If the Colorado Avalanche qualify for the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs, it'll be due, in part, to a healthy measure of resilience.
Colorado's 4-3 shootout win over Calgary on Friday marked the fifth time the club has overcome a multi-goal deficit en route to victory this season, tying the Avalanche for the league lead with Dallas, Detroit, and Pittsburgh.
The Flames amassed a 3-1 lead by the 5:47 mark of the second period, only to witness a tying goal from Carl Soderberg midway through the third and the eventual shootout winner from Mikkel Boedker that capped the comeback.
The win puts the Avalanche three points ahead of Minnesota in the race for a wild-card spot, albeit with one more game played. They now have a greater than 50-50 chance of making the playoffs, according to Sports Club Stats.
| Team | GP | Points | Playoff Chances (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 72 | 78 | 52.5 |
| Minnesota | 71 | 75 | 46.8 |
The victory may have come at a cost, however, as Nathan MacKinnon suffered an apparent knee injury that will be properly evaluated Saturday.
