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Colorado continues to correct the unsuccessful start of the championship and has already achieved victory three times in a row. The last success turned out to be especially interesting, as the team lost to Chicago 0:2, but managed to completely turn the tide of the meeting. The Avalanche will now travel to Columbus, where the local team is trying to get out of the bottom of the standings. The hosts have several hockey players who can cause trouble for any opponent, but there are still difficulties with performance. We analyze the features of the teams' game in our betting tip and determine the bet
Command Analysis
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus can't achieve stable results in any way, although there are enough interesting performers in the line-up. Kent Johnson stands out in particular, scoring 12 points in 12 games this season. The striker has already scored seven goals and continues to regularly participate in effective attacks. Zach Werensky also remains one of the main assistants of the attack. The defender recorded ten assists and scored points in three previous meetings. However, even the activity of the leading hockey players does not always allow the team to achieve positive results. The Blue Jackets currently have five wins in 12 games and are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.
The last opponent of Columbus was Dallas, which managed to take advantage of the unsuccessful start of the meeting. Already in the first period, the hosts scored twice thanks to Mikko Rantanen and Thomas Harley, and the guests could not find an answer for a long time. It wasn't until the third twenty minutes that Damon Siverson narrowed the gap, but he couldn't save the match. The 1-3 defeat was the second in a row after the setback against Carolina (2-3). At the same time, Ivan Provorov returned to the squad, having missed the first 11 games of the championship due to injury. His appearance should add reliability to the defense, although the main problems of the team are still related to the implementation of the moments.
Colorado Avalanche
Three wins in a row with a score of 5:2 allowed Colorado to significantly improve its position in the Central Division. Moreover, the rivals were completely different. First, the Avalanche beat New Jersey, then beat Calgary, and after that they achieved success in Chicago. The variety of attacks is especially impressive. Nathan McKinnon and Martin sometimes continue to create a lot of chances, but now they are being seriously helped by other links. For example, Nazem Kadri is gradually getting in shape, and Jayden Schwartz regularly finds himself in advantageous positions in front of other people's gates. In the last five matches, the team scored 23 goals, which pretty well characterizes its current capabilities.
Against Chicago, Jared Bednar's men had to show their mettle. By the eighth minute, the visitors were trailing 0-2, with both goals resulting from defensive errors. However, even before the first break, Kadri and Schwartz restored equality, scoring two goals with a difference of only 26 seconds. In the second period, both forwards scored once more, and the final score was set by Devon Taves, who hit an empty net. The 5-2 victory turned out to be well deserved, although the start of the meeting made me nervous. Now Colorado faces its second match in two days, which may complicate the task a bit.
The main advantage of Colorado right now is the variety of attacking combinations. Even if the opponent manages to restrain McKinnon and Nechas, the danger may come from other links. The last meeting with Chicago was a good example, as the victory was secured primarily by the effective actions of Kadri and Schwartz. Columbus has noticeably fewer such opportunities. Johnson and Werenski are trying to support the offense, but in most recent matches the team has had difficulty implementing. At the same time, the hosts often allow their opponents to create dangerous moments after quick attacks.
The only serious drawback of the guests may be a busy calendar. Colorado will host the second away game in a row, so some fatigue is quite possible. However, the current form of the attackers allows us to count on the continuation of a successful series. Columbus is able to resist, especially at the beginning of the meeting, but it will not be easy to withstand the constant pressure. We give preference to the guests who now look stronger and have more opportunities to win.
Our prediction is that Colorado will win the match in 1.75
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