The Colorado Avalanche (14-1-5) begin another weekend road trip against the Nashville Predators (6-10-4). Puck drop is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. MT.
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Key Stories to Watch
- The Avs are riding a seven-game winning streak, are 9-0-1 in their last 10, and have just one regulation loss through 20 games. On the road, Colorado is 6-1-3, which includes consecutive wins two weeks ago in Edmonton and Vancouver.
- The Predators are one of two teams with only two wins in their last 10 games. Their 0.400 points percentage is second-worst in the NHL, ahead of only the Calgary Flames. Nashville is 5-5-2 at home.
- In goal, Colorado is going with Mackenzie Blackwood, which likely means we’ll see Scott Wedgewood on Sunday. Blackwood has won his last two starts and 2-0-1 this season since making his debut on Nov. 1 at San Jose.
- This is the first of three meetings between the Avs and Predators over the next 12 Colorado games. Jared Bednar’s club has a relatively easy schedule during this stretch.
- Colorado called up Jason Polin to fill out the lineup for the recently injured Gavin Brindley. The 21-year-old forward is still being evaluated and did not make the trip with the Avs.
- In an effort to help the power play, Gabe Landeskog looks to be getting a shot on the top unit, replacing Victor Olofsson.
Season Series
- Nov. 22 at Nashville Predators
- Dec. 9 at Nashville Predators
- Dec. 13 vs Nashville Predators
- Jan. 16 vs Nashville Predators
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Avalanche Injuries
- Logan O’Connor (hip, week-to-week)
- Joel Kiviranta (lower body, indefinitely)
- Valeri Nichushkin (lower body, TBD)
- Gavin Brindley (lower body, TBD)
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Projected Avalanche Lines (Subject to Change)
Artturi Lehkonen — Nathan MacKinnon — Martin Necas
Gabriel Landeskog — Brock Nelson — Ross Colton
Parker Kelly — Jack Drury — Victor Olofsson
Jason Polin — Zakhar Bardakov — Tristen Nielsen
Devon Toews — Cale Makar
Josh Manson — Brent Burns
Samuel Girard — Sam Malinski
Mackenzie Blackwood
Scott Wedgewood
Projected Starters (Subject to Change)
- Confirmed: Mackenzie Blackwood (COL)
- Expected: Juuse Saros (NSH)
Upcoming Milestones
- Brock Nelson — needs 2 points for 600
- Devon Toews — needs 7 games for 500
How to Watch
- TV: Altitude 2
- Radio: 92.5 FM
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