Avalanche's Tough Loss to Lightning: Key Takeaways 

Wow, what a game for the Avalanche! That 8-2 loss to the Lightning is definitely one for the books, but not in the way Colorado fans would want. It's tough to see a team that was riding high just a few games ago get completely dismantled like that. Brandon Hagel's performance was nothing short of spectacular, tying records and making it look easy.

But let's talk about the Avalanche's goaltending situation. It's been a recurring theme this season, and it seems like they just can't catch a break. Justus Annunen and Alex Georgiev both struggled, and it's hard to blame them entirely given the pressure they were under. The Avalanche need to find a way to stabilize that position if they want to compete in such a tough division.

On a brighter note, Ivan Ivan's two goals were a silver lining in an otherwise dark cloud. It's great to see young talent stepping up, especially when the stars like Nathan MacKinnon are struggling. Hopefully, this can spark some momentum for him moving forward.

The Avalanche have a tough road ahead, especially with the Golden Knights coming up next. They need to shake off this loss quickly and refocus. It's all about resilience in the NHL, and I believe they have what it takes to bounce back. What do you think? Can they turn it around against Vegas?