The Colorado Avalanche face the Carolina Hurricanes. The Avalanche are 14-12 and in fourth place in the Central Division while the Hurricanes have a 16-8-1 record and are in third place in the Metropolitan Division but they've lost three games in a row. The Avalanche are scoring 3.27 goals per game the top line of Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen have scored 24 goals and 50 assists. As good as the offense has been the defense has been just as bad. They are giving up 3.73 goals per game including 13 goals in the last three games. The Hurricanes are putting up 3.72 goals per game. Martin Necas and Sebastian Aho have scored 20 goals and 45 assists to lead the top line. On the defensive end, they are giving up 2.92 goals per game. The Hurricanes should create plenty of scoring chances against the poor Avalanche defense. The Hurricanes, allow only 2.92 goals per game, should limit the Avalanche offense.

Play on Carolina. This is a free play.