Colorado Avalanche Fans Left Disappointed as Collapse on Home Ice Continues. The Avalanche's 8-6 loss to the Vancouver Canucks at Ball Arena on Wednesday marked their third consecutive defeat at home, casting a shadow over their recent impressive run. Despite Nathan MacKinnon's historic milestone of becoming the first player to reach 50 goals this season, the team's defensive struggles ultimately led to their downfall. Sam Malinski's two-goal performance was not enough to salvage the night, as the Avalanche's usually stingy defense allowed six goals to the Canucks, leaving fans wondering if the team's home ice woes will continue to plague them.
The Avalanche lost 8-6 to the Vancouver Canucks at Ball Arena on Wednesday. Nathan MacKinnon became to first player to reach 50 goals this season, Sam Malinski scored twice, while Gabriel Landeskog, ...