DENVER — This five-game homestand seemed a prime opportunity for the Avalanche to climb of the Central Division basement and start to look like a team capable of jumping back into the hunt for a playoff berth.
Uh ... never mind.
The Avalanche is winless on the hometand, at 0-3-1, heading into the final game tonight against the Dallas Stars at the Pepsi Center.
The latest setback was a 3-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night.
At 9-12-1, Colorado is tied with the Arizona Coyotes for the fewest points in the NHL, each with 19.