This is a 6* play on COLORADO

We don't think that whomever ends up as the two Wild Cards in the Western Conference will be a threat to go deep into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But someone has to grab the two spots. Right now, 77 points is the threshold, so Colorado (72 points) is really in must-win territory the rest of the way. Good news for the Avs tonight as they are catching Anaheim in the second night of back to back road games. Thursday didn't go well for the Ducks as they lost 6-1 at Arizona. Tonight's game doesn't figure to go any better. The Ducks have scored the fewest goals in the league this year. Having been shutout twice in their last three games, including the last one, look for the Avs to break loose tonight. They're well rested, having last taken the ice on Monday. From a situational perspective, this is one of the bigger mismatches we've see in the NHL in awhile. It's a spot Colorado MUST take advantage of, playing at home. Anaheim is one of the worst teams in the NHL. Play on COLORADO

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