Colorado Avalanche - New Jersey Devils

The Facts

• A mid-table host welcomes one of the top contenders in an exciting contest (ranked 7th in the Promotion - NHL Playoffs and 3rd in the Promotion - NHL Playoffs).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Colorado won 3.
• In recent outings, Colorado has recorded mixed results (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
• New Jersey shows confident form ahead of this contest (last 5 matches: 4 wins).
• Colorado could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
• Colorado is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.
• Confirmed absences for Colorado: L'Heureux Z. (Upper-Body Injury) Roy N. (Lower-Body Injury).
• Confirmed absences for New Jersey: Casey S. (Knee Injury).
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Colorado has recorded 11 wins, 0 draws, and 9 losses, with a goal aggregate of 69:52 (averaging 3.5:2.6 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Colorado against this opponent, the record stands at 8 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses, with 40:21 goals (averaging 4:2.1 per game).