Avalanche weekend notes: Reunions, streaks, and goaltending

The Colorado Avalanche have an eventful weekend despite having only one game on the slate. Check out the details in this weekend's roundup.

The Colorado Avalanche head into this weekend's action as the top team in the NHL with 29 points. | Tyler Schank/Clarkson Creative/GettyImagesThe Colorado Avalanche head into this weekend’s action comfortably atop the NHL standings. They are four points ahead of the New Jersey Devils and Dallas Stars for the top overall spot in the league.

The Avalanche have a +28 goal differential, explaining why the club has just one regulation loss this season. While Colorado does have five overtime losses, the loser points are crucial in getting a leg up in the…