If Vance Joseph could forge a successful second act at a Mile High, why not Paxton Lynch?

Colorado Avalanche lose on the road in overtime, 3-2 to San Jose Sharks. The game marked the NHL debut for Cale Makar’s brother, Taylor Makar.

LAS VEGAS — The Colorado Avalanche decided to live dangerously in Sin City, but lived to tell the tale.

Necas has averaged a point per game. In the postseason, however, he has been half the player, netting 43 points in 82 games. He had five points and one goal in seven games against Dallas last spring, compared to 12 points and five goals for the Stars’ Rantanen. You see the problem?

One of the biggest decisions about the future of the Colorado Avalanche has been made.

The Avs power play propelled Colorado to a much-needed 8-4 win over New Jersey that snapped a four-game losing streak (0-1-3).