Colorado at Detroit

How can Colorado expect to have any shot here? They went 0-4 vs. the Presidents' Trophy winner this season, managing just two total goals! They were shut out three times. The Avs have beating the Red Wings just twice in 12 games the past three seasons. Yes, the Avs are a better team now. But, are they good enough to go on the road and beat Detroit? No. The Red Wings were 32-12 here this season winning by an average score of 3.2 to 2.2. They are 27-5 the past three seasons at home vs. teams at .500 to .600. Detroit is now 42-15 off a win (15-3 off a road win by 2+ goals) this season. Colorado will again struggle to find the net tonight as Detroit takes game one.