BOSTON — A year ago, the Avalanche began 3-1 but won just 19 of its final 78 games and finished with an NHL-low 48 points.
So don't get too excited about Colorado's 2-1 start.
A healthy and happy Semyon Varlamov, however, could carry the Avs to a turnaround season they can be proud of.
On Monday, Varlamov was again fabulous in goal and the Avalanche continued to play flawless defense at even strength in defeating the Boston Bruins 4-0 in a Columbus Day matinee at TD Garden.
Colorado, which has now defeated the Bruins in 10 consecutive games in Boston, closed out its season-opening, three-game road trip.