Avalanche 3 Red Wings 2

Fun game to watch in person tonight. Tough loss, however. This was a typical first game back after being out west, where the Wings didn't show up until the second period. Usually they don't pay for it, but tonight they did. I don't think Colorado is much of a force in this league but I'll give them this: When other opponents mess up, they capitalize. That was the difference tonight, and that's how the Avs have won a lot of their games this year. A bad giveaway and a stupid penalty spotted them a 2-0 lead, then a dumb penalty by Lebda gave them a shootout winner. Raycroft made some solid saves as well this evening.