Colorado at New Jersey

Up-and-down New Jersey is in a downward cycle, dropping four of six. They even lost 2-1 at home to Columbus as -125 favorite. They are #21 in goals scored and are struggling to score now. They are a .500 team at home and the Devils are 1-8 when playing on two days of rest. Colorado is in town and the Devils are 22-46 against the Western Conference. Colorado is sixth in the NHL in goals scored, and #13 on the power play behind Jarome Iginla, Nick Holden and Blake Comeau. The Avalanche are 8-1 after allowing five goals or more in their previous game. The Avalanche have controlled this series, with a 7-0-1 record in the last eight meetings, including 3-0-1 in New Jersey. Goalie Semyon Varlamov has won four straight starts against New Jersey with a 1.20 goals against average, so grab the dog with the superior offense. Take Colorado.