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Colorado Avalanche Set to Face Vancouver Canucks in Western Canada Showdown

The Colorado Avalanche and Vancouver Canucks are set to face off in a highly anticipated game in Western Canada. The Avalanche are coming off a recent 2-0 home win, while the Canucks fell 3-2 in overtime in their last game. In their last 10 meetings, the Avalanche have a 6-4 advantage, although the Canucks claimed a 3-1 victory in their most recent matchup. Colorado is the favored team with a -138 opening line that has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for our Avalanche vs. Canucks prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Avalanche -138 | Canucks +120
• Spread: Avalanche -1.5 (+185) | Canucks +1.5 (-220)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 58%.

Colorado vs Vancouver Stats

Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche won their second straight game and third in their last four as they shut out Philadelphia in their previous match. They are currently 31-21-2 and stand fourth in the Central Division, one point behind Dallas for the final guaranteed playoff spot. The Avalanche hold the first wild card spot in the Western Conference and are tied for 8th in the league in goals per game, averaging 3.26 goals a night. They are 18th in goals against, allowing 3.04 goals per contest. Their power play percentage is 21.4% and penalty killing is at 80.3%. In their recent game against Philadelphia, Colorado had a strong defensive performance and secured the win with goals from Samuel Girard and Nathan MacKinnon. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood made 24 saves in the victory. The team is dealing with injuries to Gabrel Landeskog, Scott Wedgewood, and Valeri Nicushkin. The Avalanche currently have a power ranking of 17, ranked 7th in offense and 20th in defense, with an overall record of 31-21-2 this season.

Vancouver Canucks Analysis

In their previous contest, Vancouver managed to salvage one point in an overtime loss against Detroit at home. The Canucks fell to 23-18-11 on the season, standing fifth in the Pacific Division. They are 11 points behind the top spot in the division and are currently three points behind the final guaranteed spot in the division and two points behind the second wild card spot in the Western Conference. Vancouver is tied for 19th in the league in both goals scored and goals against. They rank 12th in the league in power play success and tied for 13th in penalty killing. Despite having opportunities to secure a victory, Vancouver ultimately fell in overtime to Detroit. They were outshot by Detroit in overtime, resulting in the winning goal for their opponent. Quinn Hughes was absent from the game and is currently listed as day-to-day.

Avalanche Riding High with Blackwood's Stellar Performance, Canucks Struggling

The Colorado Avalanche are on a hot streak, winning three of their last four games, including back-to-back shutout wins. The acquisition of Blackwood in exchange for Alexandar Georgiev has bolstered their defense, as Blackwood has an impressive 12-5-2 record with a 2.03 GAA and a .925 save percentage. On the other hand, the Vancouver Canucks have been struggling with inconsistency and have been active in making moves, such as trading J.T. Miller to the Rangers. However, the Avalanche's strength and stability make them the superior team in this matchup. Vancouver is likely to face a tough challenge against Colorado, and it is expected that the Avalanche will come out victorious in this upcoming game.

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