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Colorado cannot achieve stability in any way and in the previous match lost heavily to Nashville, conceding six goals at once. At the same time, shortly before that, the team confidently coped with Tampa Bay, showing high performance. New Jersey, on the other hand, is gradually gaining momentum and has already won four meetings in a row. The offense has improved especially noticeably, and the recent acquisition of Connor Hellebuyck should strengthen the goalie line. Now the guests will have to play their second match in two days against an opponent whom they recently beat on their own court. In our betting tip, we will evaluate the capabilities of the teams and choose the appropriate bid
Command Analysis
Colorado Avalanche
The previous meeting with Nashville turned out to be a real failure for Colorado. The team lost 2-6, and by the end of the second period they were losing by a five-goal margin. Especially serious problems arose when playing in the minority. The Predators managed to make four of the seven majority attempts, leaving the opponent with virtually no opportunity to return to the game. It was only at the end of the second twenty minutes that Arturi Lehkonen scored the first goal for the visitors, and at the beginning of the third Devon Taves reduced the gap. However, soon Steven Stamkos scored again and set the final score.
Such a defeat turned out to be unexpected after a confident victory over Tampa Bay (6-3), when Nathan McKinnon scored four points, and Martin Nechas scored a goal and two assists. Earlier, the Avalanche lost to New Jersey (3:4) and Philadelphia (2:3), showing a rather unstable game. At the same time, the attack has a large number of strong performers. McKinnon remains the main organizer of attacks, Cale Makar actively helps partners, and Lehkonen continues to score points regularly. However, the reliability of defense raises more and more questions. It is especially important to correct mistakes when playing in the minority, which cost the team dearly in the previous match.
New Jersey Devils
Connor Hellebuyck made his successful debut for New Jersey, helping the team defeat Dallas with a score of 5:1. The goalkeeper, who recently transferred from Winnipeg, managed 16 shots and practically did not allow the opponent to create serious problems. Niko Hishir was particularly impressive, scoring a double by the beginning of the second period. Later, Jesper Boqvist increased the advantage of the visitors, and Luke Hughes scored the fourth goal. In the final twenty minutes, Jack Hughes finally cleared the questions about the winner. Thus, the Devils ended Dallas' five-game winning streak.
Sheldon Keogh's team won four meetings in a row, and before going to Texas, they consistently beat Colorado (4:3), Anaheim (4:1) and Los Angeles (3:1). The attack looks especially good now, where Jack Hughes regularly creates dangerous moments, and Hishir helps partners to act effectively near other people's gates. However, a busy calendar can be a serious challenge. After the meeting with Dallas, the guests will have to travel to Denver almost without rest, where the opponent will certainly try to improve after a major defeat.
New Jersey is approaching the upcoming matchup in excellent shape, but the second match in two days can be a serious test. After a successful trip to Dallas, the guests will have to face an opponent who is especially dangerous on his own court. Colorado will certainly try to correct the mistakes of the previous meeting and play much more carefully on defense. At the same time, the attack of the hosts has strong enough performers to create pressure even against an organized defense. The performance of McKinnon and his partners will be especially important.
The guests are able to respond with effective attacks, as they are now regularly throwing several pucks. However, Colorado has received additional time to prepare and is certainly looking to take revenge for the recent defeat in Newark. With the support of their own fans, the hosts should be noticeably more active than in Nashville. We believe that the advantage of the site and a more convenient calendar will help the Avalanche return to winning ways.
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