The Colorado Avalanche have gone winless for a week, but they've remained in the thick of the race thanks to salvaging a point in all three losses.
While getting to overtime against tough matchups -- home against the red-hot Nashville Predators and road games against Chicago and Columbus -- the postseason-hopeful Avalanche need to pick up two points Saturday against the Arizona Coyotes instead of one.
On paper, Colorado (35-24-8) should beat Arizona, considering the Coyotes are last in the Western Conference and have no shot at the playoffs. But it is noteworthy that Arizona (21-34-11) is one of three teams to beat the Avalanche at home since late December, so that should get Colorado's attention.