Chicago at Colorado

The Colorado Avalanche have sure played inside out. They opened the season at home, and were blanked by the Red Wings, then went out on the road and won five straight games - the first time in franchise history. They return home tonight against the Chicago Blackhawks who are also out of the gate strong and are looking to get back to the Stanley Cup Finals. The Blackhawks should be toting their "A" game here, as last year they faced a home-and-home situation vs. the Avalanche and were beaten in both games. They will face the Avalanche once again in a home-and-home starting tonight. The Blackhawks have followed a great effort on the defensive end and in the net very strong, as they are now 59-29 in a game following a matchup where they allowed 2 goals or fewer. Colorado may be winning, but this team has sure had a lot of problems putting one in the win column vs. a winning team, where they are a pathetic 5-24 in their last 29 vs. a winning team. Chicago gets revenge, so play on them here.