The Colorado Avalanche are facing unexpected challenges this season, particularly in scoring despite having top-tier players like Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen. After a promising 10-2 stretch, the Avalanche's offensive consistency plummeted, resulting in several games with minimal scoring. Their recent record of 5-4-1 illustrates this trend, with the team struggling to find the net even against depleted opponents.

While Colorado ranks sixth in the league for goals per game, their power play has faltered, netting only seven goals in the last 20 games. The Avalanche have been unable to maintain their high shooting rate, averaging only 29.4 shots on goal per game. This statistic, coupled with the inconsistency in their performance, suggests a troubling pattern that could hinder their playoff aspirations.