Just when you think it couldn’t get any worse … it does. Yes, the Avalanche collapsed again Thursday night. After leading Edmonton 2-0 early and 4-2 after two periods, Colorado fell 7-4 to the Oilers at the Pepsi Center. Related ArticlesMarch 23, 2017 Avalanche Journal: Jared Bednar is planning on returning next season March 23, 2017 Avalanche podcast: Winding down the lost season March 22, 2017 Avalanche’s Mark Barberio: From odd man out at Montreal, to top pairing with Colorado March 21, 2017 Avalanche again unravels in third period, falls to Blues March 21, 2017 Erik Johnson has some real talk for Avalanche, saying: “It’s just been a terrible year for everyone” Avalanche backup goalie Jeremy Smith struggled all night, and it ultimately was costly, with the Oilers coming back to take the lead on third-period goals from Zack Kassian, Jordan Eberle and Drake Caggiula.