Avalanche pose 'great challenge' for skidding Bruins

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It has been tough sledding of late for the Boston Bruins, but a Saturday matchup with the visiting Colorado Avalanche is as good a time as any to break out of a six-game losing streak.

The game is Boston's third in a row at home and comes a week after Colorado dominated their first head-to-head matchup, winning 4-1 with a 38-14 advantage in shots.

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