The Colorado Avalanche are the NHL's top team right now and they don't look like they are slowing down at all. The evidence is plentiful: Winners of five straight, points in nine straight, and points in 17 of 18 games. TheY have one regulation loss in 18 games with the next-closest teams being at four regulation losses. The recent dominating 9-1 win over the defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers was a statement that the Avalanche are for real. The question is, can they keep it up?
Historical hot starts and what it means
The Avalanche are 12-1-5 right now for one of the best starts in team history.