Numbers Game: Canadiens @ Avalanche

DENVER -- Here's a numerical look at Wednesday's 2-0 loss to the Avalanche.

3,000 -- Number of games Colorado has played in Nordiques-Avalanche history. The Avs celebrated the milestone with a visit from the first team they ever faced on the road.
365 -- Number of days since Claude Julien took over behind the Canadiens bench.
0 -- Number of first-period goals the Habs have allowed in their last seven games, a streak dating back to Jan. 25 against Carolina.
9 -- Number of career wins Antti Niemi has notched opposite the Avalanche. On Wednesday morning, head coach Claude Julien credited the 34-year-old netminder's 9-3-3 record against Colorado as a factor in his decision to give Niemi the start.

23 -- Number of saves Niemi made on Wednesday night. The Finnish goaltender kept a clean sheet for nearly two periods before conceding a goal on his 19th shot of the night at 15:55 in the middle frame.
4 -- Number of shots taken by Karl Alzner, who matched his season high in that category at the Pepsi Center.
44 -- Number of total attempts on goal by the Canadiens, who outshot the Avalanche by a wide 44-25 margin on Wednesday, but could not solve Semyon Varlamov.