Detroit at Colorado

Colorado has made a late season push keyed by defense. And into town comes a Detroit team that is all about defense, #10 in the NHL in goals allowed and #13 in penalty killing. Detroit is 11-5-4 UNDER the total against a team with a winning record, plus 5-2-3 UNDER vs. the Western Conference. Detroit's offense has slipped to #21 in scoring after a 2-1 win over Columbus. Still, they've totaled only seven goals during a 1-2-2 stretch, and the UNDER is 15-6-5 following a Red Wings' win. Detroit's offense has been almost nonexistent on the road, losing six in a row away from home while scoring 10 goals. At least goalie Petr Mrazek is 1-0-2 with a 0.95 goals-against average in three career starts against the Avalanche. Colorado is 35-16-7 UNDER the total when their opponent allows two goals or less in their previous game. Colorado currently hold the West's final playoff spot with 68 points, so look for a strong all-around defensive performance by both squads. Play the UNDER in this one.