The Colorado Avalanche welcome the St. Louis Blues to Ball Arena on Friday night in what promises to be a compelling Western Conference matchup between two teams seeking to regain their winning form.
The Avalanche, despite their recent 5-6-2 stretch over their last 13 games, maintain a strong offensive presence averaging 3.25 goals per game, good for eighth in the NHL.
The Blues arrive in Denver having won just one of their last five games, struggling particularly on special teams and averaging 2.75 goals per game, ranking 24th in the league.
Both teams face uncertainty in net, with Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood showing signs of fatigue after allowing 18 goals in his last five starts, while the Blues continue to seek consistency between Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer.
The first meeting between these teams in 2024 carries significant playoff implications as both clubs look to establish momentum heading into the season's crucial stretch.
This Western Conference battle features two teams with contrasting styles: Colorado's high-powered offense against St. Louis's defensive-minded approach, setting the stage for an intriguing Friday night hockey showdown at Ball Arena.
Colorado Avalanche vs. St. Louis Blues: who will win?
For tonight's Colorado Avalanche vs St. Louis Blues matchup, our predictive model gives the Avalanche a 57.33% chance of defeating the Blues.
Colorado Avalanche: 57.33% win probability
- Superior offensive output (170 goals for vs Blues' 142)
- Higher points total (60 points vs Blues' 50)
- Better overall win record (29 wins vs Blues' 23)
St. Louis Blues: 42.67% win probability
- Poor recent form (LLLWL in last 5 games)
- Weaker goal differential (-12 compared to Avs' +5)
- Lower win percentage (23 wins in 51 games vs Avs' 29 in 52)
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Colorado Avalanche vs. St. Louis Blues odds
| Colorado Avalanche | St. Louis Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -185 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +165 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Colorado Avalanche have won 29 out of 52 matches this season.
- 2The St. Louis Blues have won 23 out of 51 matches this season.
- 3With 60 points, the Colorado Avalanche holds the 6th position in the league standings.
- 4St. Louis Blues's 50 points place them 11th in the rankings.
Colorado Avalanche vs. St. Louis Blues form
Colorado Avalanche vs. St. Louis Blues head to head
Colorado Avalanche
83%
St. Louis Blues
17%
Mar 20, 2024
St. Louis Blues
3 : 4
Colorado Avalanche
Dec 30, 2023
St. Louis Blues
1 : 2
Colorado Avalanche
Nov 12, 2023
Colorado Avalanche
2 : 8
St. Louis Blues
Nov 2, 2023
Colorado Avalanche
4 : 1
St. Louis Blues
Feb 18, 2023
St. Louis Blues
1 : 4
Colorado Avalanche
Jan 28, 2023
Colorado Avalanche
4 : 2
St. Louis Blues
