The Colorado Avalanche bring their red-hot momentum to Rogers Arena as they face off against the Vancouver Canucks in a pivotal Western Conference matchup on Tuesday night.
The Avalanche enter the contest riding high on back-to-back shutout victories, with netminder Mackenzie Blackwood showcasing exceptional form through his recent 12-5-2 run and impressive .925 save percentage.
The Canucks, despite their recent overtime setback against Detroit, have proven formidable on home ice and hold a meaningful victory over Colorado from their last meeting in December.
While Colorado's high-powered offense ranks eighth in the league with 3.26 goals per game, Vancouver's defensive challenges at home, allowing 3.46 goals per game, could prove decisive in this matchup.
The historical rivalry adds another layer of intrigue, with Colorado holding a slight 6-4 edge in their last 10 meetings.
As both teams vie for crucial playoff positioning in the Western Conference standings, this showdown promises to deliver intense hockey action with significant implications for both clubs' postseason aspirations.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Colorado Avalanche: who will win?
For tonight's Vancouver Canucks vs Colorado Avalanche matchup, our predictive model gives the Avalanche a 66.67% chance of defeating the Canucks.
Colorado Avalanche: 66.67% win probability
- Superior offensive output (177 goals scored vs Canucks' 148)
- Better overall standing position (6th vs 9th in Western Conference)
- Higher points total (64 points in 54 games vs 57 points in 52 games)
Vancouver Canucks: 33.33% win probability
- Weaker defensive record (164 goals against vs Avalanche's 165 in more games)
- Lower win percentage (23 wins in 52 games vs 31 wins in 54 games)
- Inconsistent recent performance (LLWWW vs Avalanche's WWLWL)
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Vancouver Canucks vs. Colorado Avalanche odds
| Vancouver Canucks | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +120 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | -135 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Vancouver Canucks have won 23 out of 52 matches this season.
- 2The Colorado Avalanche have won 31 out of 54 matches this season.
- 3With 57 points, the Vancouver Canucks holds the 9th position in the league standings.
- 4Colorado Avalanche's 64 points place them 6th in the rankings.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Colorado Avalanche form
Vancouver Canucks vs. Colorado Avalanche head to head
Vancouver Canucks
33%
Colorado Avalanche
67%
Dec 17, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
3 : 1
Colorado Avalanche
Mar 14, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
3 : 4
Colorado Avalanche
Feb 21, 2024
Colorado Avalanche
3 : 1
Vancouver Canucks
Nov 23, 2023
Colorado Avalanche
5 : 2
Vancouver Canucks
Jan 21, 2023
Vancouver Canucks
1 : 4
Colorado Avalanche
Jan 6, 2023
Vancouver Canucks
4 : 2
Colorado Avalanche
