The Colorado Avalanche started a five-game homestand last week hoping to turn their season around and get back into the Central Division race. The Dallas Stars embarked on a four-game road swing looking to gel on the road and find their game.
Neither has won a game since. Both are desperate.
The Stars' road swing you're familiar with- The latest indignity coming at the hands of Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins Thursday to the tune of a 6-2 lopsided result.
The Avs lost a low-scoring affair to the Canucks in a shootout, gave up six to the Oilers, five to the Preds, and most recently dropped a 3-2 decision to the Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday.