In the Clutch

No…Colorado may not be exactly where we want them in the standings.  We may have expected a bit better performance at home.  However, Avalanche fans, we have something here in Colorado we can be proud of.
 
When push comes to shove, Colorado shoves back.  When it’s clutch time, the Avalanche seize the opportunity.  With the Avs 4-3 shootout win against the San Jose Sharks, Colorado improved to 5-0 in shootouts.   Now only the Avs and the Red Wings are undefeated in shootouts this season.  The Red Wings are just 1-0…so I am not going to even count that.  Plus they are the Red Wings, so I think that’s the only appropriate thing to do.
 
Think about that 5-0 record, and it’s pretty remarkable.  To me, the shootout is the highest pressure situation there is in sports.  It’s one-on-one.  The goalie against the shooter.  All eyes on that matchup.  Somehow, Colorado has figured out a way to make this pressure cooker their specialty.  When other teams and their fans get to the shootout, it’s nerve-wracking.  When the Avs get to the shootout, it’s like a sense of relief and calmness.  So while we all would like to see this team higher in the standings, let’s enjoy rooting for a team that is undefeated in shootouts.  And Detroit…you don’t count.