NHL Power Rankings: Chicago Blackhawks Move Up As Races Tighten
By George Clifford

No. 30: Colorado Avalanche
Previous: 30th
Season record: 14-33-2 (30 points)
Goaltender Semyon Varlamov’s recent season-ending hip surgery signaled Colorado’s formal surrender this season, and the club looks to unload assets as the trade deadline approaches. But the Avalanche can still play the spoiler, as it did in Saturday’s win over the Jets to halt a nine-game skid.