Team Identity: Colorado's Entry Defense

The Avs' NZ play again comes to the forefront

At the time of writing, the Colorado Avalanche is leading the NHL’s West Division with a 6-3 record and a +14 all-situations goal differential.

However unlike last season, it is the team’s defense that’s been its biggest asset.

(Related: How 2019-20 COL became the NHL’s most efficient rush team)

According to Patrick Bacon’s expected goals model, COL has o…