This Colorado Avalanche team with a multi-goal lead remains the safest bet in sports, but this one didn’t come easy.

In the final NHL power rankings before the Olympic break, the Colorado Avalanche face a serious challenger for the No. 1 spot.

Valeri Nichushkin was involved in a car accident on his way to the rink Monday and was held out of the Avalanche's 5-2 victory over Washington as a precaution.

The recent results have been a cause for concern, but captain Gabe Landeskog was injured in Game No. 41, and should be back after the Olympics. Devon Toews also missed 13 of the final 15 contests, and then Martin Necas was absent for the two games the club’s No. 2 defenseman was back for.

The Colorado Avalanche broke out of a mini slump with a dominant win over Detroit on Saturday. They will try to make it two in a row over their old rivals when the teams meet in Denver on Monday night.

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