The Colorado Avalanche make their one and only visit to Amalie Arena tonight. The last time they were here they took the Stanley Cup home with them. As the Bolts came out of the All-Star break in a bit of a mess, hopefully a day off and this matchup staring at them will bring them back to their A-game. [Tampa Bay Times]
“It wasn’t even eight full months ago that the Avalanche scratched out a win at Amalie Arena in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final, ending Tampa Bay’s run of back-to-back championships.