Fansided · Feb 21
Colorado Avalanche need a reset after the Olympic break
If the Colorado Avalanche want to continue what they started at the beginning of the season, they’ll need to look themselves in the mirror and reset.
Feb 4, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) reacts with goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood (39) and goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) after the game against the San Jose Sharks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesThe Colorado Avalanche were hotter than any team for the first couple of months of the 2025-26 season. They finished the first three months of the season 30-2-7, which was best in the league.