Why Avalanche Fans Should Still Believe Despite the 5–4 Loss to the Blues

Despite a narrow 5–4 loss to the St. Louis Blues — a team riding a 12-game win streak — on Saturday, Colorado Avalanche fans have plenty of reasons to stay optimistic as the playoffs approach. Here’s why this setback could actually be a timely boost for the team:

1. Avalanche Fought Back Fiercely – and Still Packed Offensive Firepower
Falling behind 0–4 to a red-hot team would break many squads — but not Colorado. Instead of giving up, the Avs stormed back with three consecutive goals and came incredibly close to pulling off a comeback. That kind of fight is exactly what makes a team playoff-ready.

2. Special Teams Struggles Provide a Valuable Lesson Before the Playoffs
Colorado’s power play remains one of the league’s best, but this game highlighted a weak spot: the penalty kill. But this isn’t a failure — it’s an opportunity. With four regular-season games left, there’s still time to tighten up discipline and sharpen both ends of the special teams unit before the real battle begins.

3. MacKenzie Blackwood Is More Than Capable of Bouncing Back
Yes, Blackwood didn’t have his best night, but let’s not forget he’s been consistent all season with a .914 save percentage. One off game doesn’t define him. Instead, it can serve as motivation to focus and rise to the occasion come playoff time. He’s done it before — and he can do it again.

The Avs still have everything to play for. A loss like this, late in the season, might be just what the team needs to regroup, lock in, and come out firing in the first round — likely against the Dallas Stars.