The Colorado Avalanche are experiencing a rough patch this season, and it seems the nostalgia of donning the Quebec Nordiques jerseys hasn't brought them much luck. It's been 30 years since the franchise moved from Quebec to Colorado, capturing a Stanley Cup in their first season post-relocation. Now, as they revisit their roots with the Nordiques throwbacks, the results have been less than stellar.
Corey Masisak highlighted the struggles on social media, pointing out that the Avalanche were trailing 6-3 after two periods against the league's last-place team. The numbers aren't pretty: they've allowed 27 goals in just under six games wearing the Nordiques jerseys, with their goalie being pulled in half of those contests.
Despite a spirited comeback attempt in the third period, where Parker Kelly, Brent Burns, and Sam Malinski each found the back of the net to level the score at six, the Avalanche fell short. Marcus Pettersson quickly responded with a goal, and Brock Boeser put the game out of reach with an empty-netter.
While the Avalanche still hold the top spot in the NHL, their recent defensive woes are cause for concern. Mason Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood combined to concede seven goals on just 25 shots, a troubling sign as the playoffs approach.
The silver lining? The Nordiques jerseys won't be seen in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Avalanche will be hoping their goaltenders, who were instrumental in their record-breaking start to the season, can find their form when it matters most.