Edmonton at Colorado

Edmonton is a big dog at Colorado, but what has the Avalanche done to merit being this big a favorite? Colorado is 2-3 the last five games, even losing as a -145 favorite to this Edmonton team, 4-0. Colorado is 20th in the league in goals scored, 29th on the power play, and 21st in goals allowed. They are 5-11 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. Meanwhile, young Edmonton is playing with enthusiasm, winning three of four as a dog each time. The last two games they've outscored the opposition by an 8-3 count (both wins). Edmonton has won four of the last six overall, beating Dallas 4-0 last Friday with backup goaltender Richard Bachman making 29 saves in his second start this season. Play Edmonton.