A shorthanded Avalanche team without Makar, Rantanen, Burakovsky, Toews, Nichushkin, and Francouz blow a two goal lead against the Columbus Blue Jackets with one of their worst third periods of the season. However, they managed to battle their way back because of Bo Byram's best game of his career, but fall short 5-4 in overtime. How much injuries can be used an excuse for this one? How much is there to be concerned about from this one heading into a rematch against Columbus on Saturday?
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