Chicago at Colorado

The Colorado Avalanche has been the surprise of the league early in the season and they are a perfect 5-0 on home ice. The Blackhawks might have something to say about that as the two teams clash tonight in Colorado. The Blackhawks have gotten some excellent play behind the net, which has limited their last five opponents to a total of eight goals. That might be the deciding factor as the Avalanche have suddenly gone cold on offense, netting just five goals in their last three games, leading to a pair of losses. The Blackhawks also a perfect 4-0 on no day’s rest, and have had a decided advantage vs. the Northwest at 7-1 in their last eight. The Avalanche is sliding vs. the Western Conference at just 8-17 in their last 25 and just 7-17 in their last 24 on a single day of rest. The Blackhawks pin the first loss on the Avalanche's on home ice.