Welcome back, Avs fans. Following Monday night’s comeback win in Chicago, the 9-5-1 Colorado Avalanche are on a three-game winning streak that’s catapulted them into second place in the Central Division.They’ve relied on a balanced, methodical offense that has already produced 64 goals and a plus-18 goal differential that ranks second to only Edmonton in the Western Conference.
Up next is a cross-conference trip to face the Columbus Blue Jackets. Columbus has played 12 games and enters the contest with five wins, still trying to find a consistent identity under a changing roster. Every regular-season point matters in a tight Central Division, and taking care of business on the road against struggling Eastern Conference teams is a hallmark of a disciplined roster. Puck drops at 5:00 p.m. MT in Ohio. The Avalanche clearly have the depth to control this matchup, but they need to put their hard hats on and set the tone early, rather than letting the home team hang around and build early confidence.
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Columbus Blue Jackets +111, Colorado Avalanche -132
- Puckline: Colorado Avalanche -1.5 (+184), Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5 (-225)
- Total (Over/Under): 6 (Over -121...