The Colorado Avalanche have been arguably the most formidable team in the NHL since the start of March, turning around after a tough two-game stretch against the Arizona Coyotes to kick off the month to roll over every team that’s come in their path since.
The only team not to lose to the Avalanche in regulation through the first half of the month was Arizona — they defeated Colorado 3-2 in their first contest, then took them to overtime in a 2-1 decision the second time around — so if the high-flying Avs were going to face a challenge, it was potentially going to be against the scrappy (if inconsistent) desert dogs.