Seemingly hitting their stride, Avalanche visit Flames

Bad news for the NHL: The defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche appear to be back on track.

The Avalanche, buoyed by a stream of players returning from injury, head into Wednesday's road clash with the Calgary Flames having won two straight, combining for 13 goals over the course of their modest winning streak.

It could represent a much-anticipated turnaround for the team, which currently sits outside a play