The Colorado Avalanche faced a disappointing setback as they lost to the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in a shootout at Ball Arena, ending their six-game winning streak. Despite an early lead, the Avalanche struggled offensively, managing only seven shots on goal in over 35 minutes of play. Coach Jared Bednar expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s shot mentality, highlighting their inability to create scoring chances against a Canadiens team that had just completed a back-to-back.

Montreal's rookie goalie Jakub Dobes, making only his second NHL start, showcased impressive skills by stopping 22 of 23 shots. The Avalanche had previously dominated offensively, but this game marked a stark contrast, with Mikko Rantanen scoring the only goal for Colorado in the first period, extending his scoring streak. As the team approaches the season's midpoint, they must elevate their performance to maintain competitiveness.