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Colorado -1.5 (-130)
The Avalanche have been one of the league’s best teams over the past two months, ranking third in expected goals for percentage (xGF%). A key reason for their success has been their stellar defensive play. Over that same stretch, Colorado ranks third in expected goals against per 60 minutes (xGA/60). This strong defensive effort could pose significant problems for a Chicago offense that struggles to generate high-danger scoring chances. The Blackhawks rank last, by a wide margin, in expected goals for per 60 minutes (xGF/60) over the past two months. The Avalanche also hold the goaltending advantage, with Mackenzie Blackwood expected to start in net. Blackwood is 7-2-1 over his past 10 starts with a .915 save percentage and 2.08 goals-against average.