Jim Mone / Associated Press)
ST. PAUL, Minn.— The Avalanche was hit with a harsh bit of meteorological reality Tuesday night: When you're mired in a cold snap, you don't go to Minnesota, in December, hoping to warm up.
There was no miracle comeback this time, as the Avs fell behind in the first period and never recovered, losing 2-0 to the Wild despite a 31-save night from Semyon Varlamov.
It was the fourth consecutive loss for the Avs, who had rallied for a surprising win at Minnesota month ago but fell to 2-9-0 in their last 11 games.