The Colorado Avalanche head to Chi-Town to take on the Chicago Blackhawks. The Avalanche are 24-15-0 this season, while the Blackhawks are 13-25-2. Chicago has won the only matchup so far this season. The Avalanche have won seven of their last eight games. Colorado is fifth in goals and 10th in shots per game. They have scored four or more goals in seven of the last 10 games. The Avalanche's defense has been good, and the goaltending has started to tuen things around with the trade for Blackwood. They are 22nd in goals against and sixth in shots against per game. The Balckhawks have been just the opposite, losing six of their last seven. Chicago’s offense needs to get better, as they rank 31 in goals and 29th in shots per game. They have scored three or fewer goals in seven of their last nine games. On the defensive end, they are 28th in goals against and 28th in shots against per game. The Avalanche are putting up 3.39 goals per game, while the Balsckhawks allow 3.43 goals per game. The Blackhawks are putting up just 2.53 goals per game, and the Avalanche have been getting good net play after trading for Blackwood. Colorado should dominate on the offensive end and get the job done defensively against an less than potent Balckhawks offense.

Play on Colorado minus 1.5 goals. This is a 3% play.