Colorado at Seattle

Colorado has beaten the Kraken five straight times, including 5-3 on Dec. 16 in the only meeting this season. The Avalanche had a five-game win streak snapped in a 4-3 loss to Edmonton on Tuesday, but they still have allowed only 2.33 goals per game in their past six games. Scott Wedgewood is expected to start, and he is 24-4-5 with a 2.19 goals-against average and a .916 save percentage for the Avalanche, who have won their past five road games. They have also won five straight road games against the Kraken. Seattle has lost five of seven overall and four of five against Western Conference opponents. The Kraken have allowed 14 goals while losing their past three games and have averaged just 2.6 goals per game in 10 games. Seattle has won only 16 of 33 home games. Take the Avalanche.