The Colorado Avalanche ended their challenging road trip with a loss, falling 6-3 to the Tampa Bay Lightning, which marks their eighth loss in nine games. Despite efforts to rebound from a rugged start against the Capitals, the Avalanche's performance was hampered by what coach Spencer Carbery described as 'head-scratching mistakes' and struggles with puck touches. This loss, part of a road trip where the Avalanche managed to secure only 3 of a possible 12 points and ended with a 1-4-1 record, has raised concerns about the team's prospects in the Central Division. The Avalanche's road trip performance, including an empty net in the final minutes against Tampa, reflects broader issues that need addressing if the team hopes to recover its form.
Some road trips bring teams together. This road trip might cost the Avalanche the Central Division. Trip Of Nightmares: Mistakes Cost Avalanche, Fall 6-3 To Lightning https://t.co/JixJIqMycY
Now I see why Colorado is 1-6 on the road.
Brutal road trip for the Avs will come to an end with another loss. Picked up just 3 of a possible 12 points. Back home Sunday.
Tampa sinks the empty netter. Avs are gonna lose this thing and end their road trip 1-4-1
Avs net empty with 2:48 to go.
an empty net for Colorado with 2:48 remaining in regulation
Colorado's net is empty with 2:48 left in the third.
Empty net for Buffalo with just over two to go.
Buffalo's net is empty w/ just over 2 minutes left.
"Our puck touches are just a real struggle... head-scratching mistakes." Spencer Carbery had some strong words for the Capitals' play after days off. So what needs to change for D.C. after eight losses in 9 games? We break it down: https://t.co/zVbxfvf9uu
Avs Snap Skid at #Caps’ Expense, 6-3 — Caps rebound from rugged start, but fall for eighth time in nine games: https://t.co/2mlGlU1FgY