Stephen Nover's NHL Monday Totals Dominator
(NHL) Pittsburgh vs. Colorado, 12/18/2017 4:00 PM, Score: 2 - 4
Total: 6.00 | -118.00 Under
Result: Push
Pittsburgh ranks 23rd defensively. Colorado is 27th defensively.

The Penguins have scored three or more goals in nine of their last 11 games. They lead the NHL in shots and catch Colorado short-handed on the blue line with defenseman Erik Johnson out.

The Avalanche are averaging 3.6 goals in their last five games. Matt Murray has been confirmed as Pittsburgh's goalie. Murray isn't nearly as good on the road where he's a mediocre 6-6 with a 3.25 GAA and has an .885 save percentage.