The biggest theme of this NHL season is parity, but the Colorado Avalanche has declined its invitation to that party.
Colorado is bulldozing its way through the early-season schedule with historical might. The Avs became the third team in league history to reach 23 games played with no more than one regulation loss Wednesday night, a 6-0 drubbing of the rapidly-improving San Jose Sharks that put all of the Avs’ strengths on display.
The stars were sensational. The depth was overwhelming. The goaltending and the penalty kill were impenetrable. The commitment to collecting a third straight shutout was immense, even with the lopsided score.