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Why the Colorado Avalanche should not shy away from adversity

The Colorado Avalanche finally lost consecutive games. Here's why the team and fans shouldn't be worried.

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It was bound to happen eventually. The Colorado Avalanche lost two back-to-back games in regulation. For the first time this season, the club failed to claw at least a point from consecutive contests. More concerning than the minor dings to the overall record (31-4-7) are the injuries that suddenly seem to be piling up.

It started with the unexpected and decidedly unwelcome news about starting goalie Mackenzie Blackwood on Friday.