The Colorado Avalanche put forth an impressive performance against one of the best teams in the NHL in their last outing. The Avalanche will need to remain focused on Monday afternoon when they host the Detroit Red Wings, who have the fewest points in the league.

The cellar-dwelling Minnesota Wild have reason for optimism heading into Monday's tilt versus the visiting Florida Panthers. The Wild answered a season high-tying four-game skid (0-3-1) with a 3-2 victory over Tampa Bay on Thursday and the most lopsided home win in franchise history two nights later, a 7-0 shellacking of Dallas.