Colorado at Minnesota

Colorado missed the postseason for the first time since moving to Colorado last season. They are back and so are some of their old stars including Avs legend Peter Forsberg. But will it be enough? This is not the same Forsberg that won championships in 1996 and 2001, or the same Avs. Forsberg is older and hobbled by a groin injury. Minnesota won their first division title and they will be motivated, looking to atone for a first-round exit last season. Colorado has always been very good at home but the road is a different story. 27-14 at home, they were just 17-24 on the road this season, scoring a paltry 2.5 goals per game. Minnesota's defense was awesome all season at home (2.2 goals per game allowed). Colorado is 0-9 this seaon on the road off a home win in which they scored 4+ goals. We like Minnesota here.