Preview: Inconsistent Avalanche look for revenge in St. Louis

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The Opponent: St. Louis Blues (18-5-1)

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Opponent’s Beat: St. Louis Game Time

10 days ago, the Colorado Avalanche lost to the Chicago Blackhawks, and alarm bells went off across Avalanche fandom. Losing to one of the worst teams in the NHL is never a good thing, but it was emblematic of some larger struggles the Avs have had beating bad teams like Anaheim, Philadelphia, and Chicago.

The next game, the Avs gutted out a defense-optional game against Ottawa, abating some concerns while still leaving others unaddressed. After Ottawa, the Avs played…