Well the Avalanche just won a meaningless game to bring the preseason record to a dismal (and meaningless) two wins and three losses. But this was a rather fun one to watch, and there were several interesting things observed here. While this game may not count in the standings, it is an opportunity to look at things that are perhaps to come. Hopefully a few of the things seen in this game carry over into the regular season (so maybe these aren’t entirely pointless, besides giving certain guys a look). With that, let’s get into it.
The period started with two great saves by Philip Grubauer after the second line for the Avalanche came on.