Colorado at Toronto

Colorado has finally hit a cold patch losing four of its last five games. Toronto is even colder with losses in five of its past six games, including the last three. Something has to give here. And that something is defense. Don't expect much of it with these two offensive-oriented teams desperate for a victory. The Avalanche lead the NHL in goals per game at 4.0 and also fire the most shots on net. The Maple Leafs are giving up an average of 4.8 goals a game during their past six games. Toronto ranks seventh in scoring at 3.3 goals a game. The Maple Leafs also are the top face-off team, important since they have home ice here. The Avalanche are surrendering an average of 4.6 goals a game during their past five games. Take the OVER.