2014 – 2015 Colorado Avalanche: Expectation…
The Avalanche defied expectations in the 2013 – 2014 season, compiling 52 wins, a first-place finish in the NHL’s Central Division, and their first playoff appearance in four years. With their top four scorers returning in 2014, along with high-performing goalie Semyon Varlamov, many expected Colorado to pick up right where they left off and possibly even improve upon their postseason performance.