Vancouver at Colorado

Vancouver has a winning road mark and has won five of seven as an underdog. Vancouver just finished a seven-game home stand and is 42-27 after playing a home game. Colorado has a losing record struggling with injuries, suspensions, and illness, losing two straight while surrendering nine goals. Center Nathan MacKinnon, the No. 1 pick in the 2013 NHL Draft, is going to miss three weeks with a lower-body injury. Colorado is 69-91 when playing three games or fewer over 10 days and Vancouver is on a 29-12 run against the Avalanche. Play Vancouver.