This is a 7* play on COLORADO

Colorado has been struggling of late, but this is a great spot for them to get two points as the lowly Kings pay a visit. Although they have lost 10 of their last 12 games (2-8-2), the Avalanche are still 3rd in the Central Division (50 points) and should be able to turn things around on a five-game homestand that goes past next weekend's All-Star Break. The Avs are coming off a very treacherous five-game Canadian trip where they picked up just one win, in Toronto of all places, and things ended in embarrassing fashion with a loss to Ottawa. I don't see them losing to another last place team though, not at home. The Avs' nine home wins is near the bottom of the league, but they've been pretty unlucky with five losses here coming past regulation. They've also played only 20 home games, a league low. The Kings are off a rare win, but remain the lowest scoring team in the league. They are averaging less than two goals per game on the road. Play on COLORADO

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