The Colorado Avalanche aim to extend their impressive four-game winning streak as they welcome the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets to Ball Arena for a pivotal Central Division matchup on Tuesday evening.
The Avalanche have been surging lately, winning eight of their last ten games behind NHL points leader Nathan MacKinnon's remarkable 24-point December performance and newly acquired goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood's stellar play.
The Jets arrive in Denver showcasing their league-best offense averaging 3.8 goals per game, led by Kyle Connor's outstanding 20-point December and Connor Hellebuyck's elite goaltending with a .928 save percentage.
While Colorado looks to close the nine-point gap with Winnipeg in the division standings, the Jets aim to maintain their position atop the NHL while building on their recent 5-1 stretch over their last six games.
The teams' previous meeting in November resulted in a tight 1-0 Jets victory, setting the stage for what promises to be another intense battle between these division rivals.
As both teams enter this contest playing their best hockey of the season, hockey fans can expect a high-stakes showdown between two of the Western Conference's most dynamic offensive powerhouses.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets: who will win?
For tonight's Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets matchup, our predictive model gives the Jets a 52.33% chance of defeating the Avs.
Winnipeg Jets: 52.33% win probability
- League-leading defense (91 goals against in 38 games)
- Superior goal differential (+49, best in Western Conference)
- Exceptional recent form (WWWWL, 27 wins in 38 games)
Colorado Avalanche: 47.67% win probability
- Poor defensive record (121 goals against in 37 games)
- Inconsistent goal differential (+4, significantly lower than Jets)
- Lower points percentage (44 points in 37 games vs Jets' 55 in 38)
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Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets odds
| Colorado Avalanche | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -170 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +145 (via bet365 US) |
Key stats
- 1The Colorado Avalanche have won 22 out of 37 matches this season.
- 2The Winnipeg Jets have won 27 out of 38 matches this season.
- 3With 44 points, the Colorado Avalanche holds the 6th position in the league standings.
- 4Winnipeg Jets's 55 points place them 1st in the rankings.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets form
Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets head to head
Colorado Avalanche
67%
Winnipeg Jets
33%
Nov 8, 2024
Winnipeg Jets
1 : 0
Colorado Avalanche
May 1, 2024
Winnipeg Jets
3 : 6
Colorado Avalanche
Apr 28, 2024
Colorado Avalanche
5 : 1
Winnipeg Jets
Apr 27, 2024
Colorado Avalanche
6 : 2
Winnipeg Jets
Apr 24, 2024
Winnipeg Jets
2 : 5
Colorado Avalanche
Apr 21, 2024
Winnipeg Jets
7 : 6
Colorado Avalanche
