Colorado is 2-6 in its last eight road games and has key injuries. Out for the Avalanche are star Nathan MacKinnon and J.T. Compher. Bo Byram still may be out, too, being in concussion protocol.

Vancouver has rapid revenge for a 7-1 road loss to Colorado six days ago.

The Canucks have lost four in a row. If they keep losing it could cost them their head coach and general manager. Both are under fire.

Vancouver usually plays Colorado tough at home winning 14 of the last 19 times it has hosted the Avalanche.