“These games against teams playing with desperation — St. Louis, this game, Montreal — they’re not just going to roll over and go away,” Avs coach Jared Bednar said. “It’s really good practice for us because they’re playing must-win games, which is what every playoff game is.

Prior to a tough 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues, the Colorado Avalanche had been hot as can be. You can’t win every game, and it took a pivotal late goal for the Blues to gain the edge.

For the third time this season, the Colorado Avalanche faced off against the Calgary Flames, this time in Denver, Colorado. The Flames have been competing for a wild card spot in the Western Conference and are currently just seven points away from securing the second spot.