Denver — The Red Wings were no match Monday for the defending Stanley Cup champions.
Colorado hasn't played to the level it did last season, with a ton of injuries impacting its lineup, but the Avalanche looked powerful in defeating the Wings 6-3.
The Wings have lost nine consecutive games to Colorado in recent years.
Andrew Copp scored his fourth goal to prevent a shutout, after the Avalanche had taken a 5-0 lead late in the second period.
"Against a team like that you have to be real tight checking and disciplined and we found our way into the (penalty) box," Copp said.