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Colorado Avalanche face Bruins as top team in NHL

The Colorado Avalanche head into Saturday night's action as the top team in the NHL.

The Colorado Avalanche are riding a strong start to place them atop the NHL standings. | Jason Mowry/GettyImages

The Colorado Avalanche are first overall in the NHL after their first five games this season. That statement should surprise no one. The Avalanche are showing why they’re the most talented team in the league.

That’s without one of their top four blueliners and their starting goalie. Imagine just how good the Avalanche could be once they get Samuel Girard back and MacKenzie Blackwood in the fold.