Los Angeles at Colorado

Last place Colorado has lost four of the last six contests and ranks #24 in goals scored, #20 in goals allowed. The Avalanche have one of the worst power plays in the league too, ranked #29. Into town comes the defending champs, playing well and ranked #10 in goals allowed. With five straight victories, the Los Angeles Kings are digging their way out of a slump that has threatened their playoff chances. Jordan Nolan scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Jeff Carter added an insurance score in a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday. Jonathan Quick stopped 21 shots in his fifth consecutive victory. The Kings are 4-1 in the last five meetings and match up real well. Go with the LA Kings.