Chambers: Avalanche needs Red Wings to win — just not in Denver

Jack Dempsey, The Associated Press Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37) and Detroit Red Wings left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) fight during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Denver. The goal for the Avalanche is to beat Detroit on Tuesday and inch closer to a Western Conference playoff berth. Losing to the Wings, though, would help the Avs’ chances of drafting top-prospect Jack Hughes with the first pick of the 2019 draft.

Downtrodden Detroit (23-33-9, 55 points) is just four points behind Ottawa (28-38-5, 51 points) with the NHL’s worst record. Since Colorado has the Senators’ first-round pick (plus their third-rounder), the Avs want the Sens to finish…