Colorado won this season's first encounter by a 7-4 score. Prior to that, three straight meetings were decided by 1 goal. The last game at Colorado had a final score of 1-0.

Close games are the norm. The Avalanche have played 3 1-goal games in their past 6. The Islanders have played 2 1-goal games in their past 5. Six of their past 11 have been decided by a goal.

The Avalanche are still dealing with a few injuries. The Islanders are mostly healthy. The Islanders have responded to each of their last 3 losses with a win. Give me the extra +1.5 goals on the puck-line! **Neutral Zone Trap**