Colorado clinched the top seed in the Western Conference on Tuesday, defeating St. Louis 3-1, and so the Avalanche could suffer a slight letdown in tonight's matchup with Calgary, especially if they partied a little too hard. Colorado has lost six of its past seven home games and has scored just seven goals in three games. Calgary defeated Anaheim 5-3 on Saturday before losing 4-3 in overtime at Dallas. Mackenzie Blackwood has lost his past three starts for the Avalanche while allowing 12 goals on 68 shots, including an 8-6 loss to lowly Vancouver. Blackwood is the likely starter tonight, and he is 9-7-0 at home this season. Take the Flames.
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