The Chicago Blackhawks had their hands full with the Colorado Avalanche coming to town. They slowed the Avs’ offense, but weren’t able to score themselves.

The top of the rankings proved difficult in a different way. Imagine trying to pinpoint just one good thing about the Colorado Avalanche. They haven't lost in regulation since Oct. 25, and they have multiple players up for awards. It's a bountiful feast in Denver.

The Avs had a power play in the first period, but did not register a shot attempt. Just as Blackwood was in Nashville, Wedgewood was the star of the opening period. He made three or four excellent saves among the 11 to get the Avs to the first intermission unscathed.

The Avalanche, led by Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, beat the Rangers 6-3, joining an exclusive four-team NHL group.

The Colorado Avalanche aren’t just winning — they’re completely overwhelming teams. A month and a half into the 2025–26 season, they’ve become the NHL’s model o

The Colorado Avalanche and Chicago Blackhawks meet Sunday. Puck drop from United Center in Chicago, Illinois, is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Minnesota Wild after the Wild beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in overtime. Minnesota is 13-7-4 overall and 4-2-1 against the Central Division. The Wild have a 3-1-4 record in one-goal games.

Everybody knows the Colorado Avalanche are a dominant force to be reckoned with. In November, they’ve lost just one game and rattled off nine straight wins. Ext