Avalanche visit the Oilers, look to prolong road winning streak

The Colorado Avalanche will be facing off against the Edmonton Oilers in an exciting matchup on Monday night in Edmonton, Alberta. The Avalanche, with a record of 52-16-11, are currently leading the Central Division and are on a six-game road winning streak. On the other hand, the Oilers, with a record of 40-30-10, are sitting in the Pacific Division and have a 21-14-4 record on home ice.

Edmonton has been a strong offensive team this season, ranking fifth in the league with 275 total goals, averaging 3.4 goals per game. The Oilers will be looking to continue their scoring prowess against the Avalanche. In their previous matchup this season, the Oilers came out on top with a 4-3 victory, led by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ two goals.

On the other hand, the Avalanche have been dominant on the road with a 27-7-5 record away from home. They have a remarkable 47-6-6 record when scoring three or more goals in a game. Martin Necas has been a standout performer for the Avalanche this season, with 38 goals and 60 assists.

Both teams have been performing well in their last 10 games, with the Oilers posting a 6-3-1 record and averaging 3.2 goals per game, while the Avalanche have a 6-3-1 record and averaging 3.8 goals per game. Connor McDavid has been a key player for the Oilers, scoring 47 goals and adding 86 assists, while Evan Bouchard has been on fire with two goals and 11 assists in the last 10 games.

In terms of injuries, the Oilers will be missing Leon Draisaitl, Connor Ingram, Jason Dickinson, Zach Hyman, and Mattias Janmark, while the Avalanche will be without Nazem Kadri, Josh Manson, and Cale Makar.

Overall, this matchup between the Avalanche and the Oilers promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to secure a crucial win. Stay tuned for what is sure to be a thrilling game of hockey on Monday night in Edmonton.

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