Colorado Avalanche Seek Fourth Straight Win Against Struggling Tampa Bay Lightning

The Avalanche, riding a three-game win streak, face a Lightning team grappling with inconsistency and offensive struggles.

The Colorado Avalanche, currently 12-9 this season, are on a three-game winning streak and rank fourth in the Central Division.
Tampa Bay Lightning, with a 10-7-2 record, have struggled in November, going 3-4-2, and face criticism from coach Jon Cooper for overcomplicating their offensive play.
The Avalanche recently defeated the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers, 7-4, showcasing strong performances from Mikko Rantanen and returning players Valeri Nichushkin and Jonathan Drouin.
Tampa Bay's Anthony Cirelli has been a bright spot, extending his goal streak to five games despite the team's recent losses.
This matchup marks the second meeting between the teams this season, with Tampa Bay winning the first game 5-2, led by Cirelli's two goals.