Go Avs Go!

Prior to Wednesday, the Avs had lost 12 of their last 18 games. Including 8 of their last 11.

But with Duchene back in the lineup, and Downie making his debut (acquired from Tampa Bay, Quincey was traded to Detroit in the deal) Colorado scored three in the first, and Varlamov stopped 32 of 33 shots. The Avs won 4-1 against a team they trailed by just two standings points after the game.

Two days after that in what had potential to be a road trap game, Colorado shutout Columbus, 5-0. Downie got his first goal in burgundy and blue and Varlamov got his third shutout of the season.

And then less than 24 hours later, the Avs faced off against the #1 team in the league, Detroit. The Red Wings hadn't lost in regulation at home since November 3rd. And instead of coming tired, the Avs came out starving.  Landeskog puts one in the net in the first two minutes, with an assist from Downie. And then a minute later, Jones adds a shorthanded goal. In the second, Landeskog gets another, again an assist from Downie. And it's 3-0 Colorado. Detroit would start the 3rd with a power play goal, but with 10 minutes left, Downie gets a goal giving the Avs an insurmountable 4-1 lead. Detroit would add two more, but it wasn't enough.

After playing 6 of their last 7 on the road, Colorado has 6 of their next 8 at home. Including a March 12 date with Anaheim, for which I will be in attendance. Keep up this pace and they could get the 8th playoff spot and a possible round one date with Detroit. Go Avs.