(AP) -- The Colorado Avalanche and Calgary Flames aren't just fading in the playoff race. They're also running out of chances to help themselves.
The Avalanche and Flames will try to earn a much-needed win Friday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Colorado (40-33-6) is 0-3-1 over its last four games and is the only playoff contender with just three contests remaining. A 1-0 defeat to Vancouver on Wednesday was also the team's third straight road loss, but the Avalanche remain hopeful. (MORE)