The Vancouver Canucks host the Colorado Avalanche on Friday with their playoff aspirations fading and head coach Bruce Boudreau's job security looking tenuous. Read on for our best Avalanche vs. Canucks pick based on top odds.
With one regulation win in their past 10 games, the Canucks are sinking in the Pacific Division standings. Rumors are rampant that Boudreau is about to be replaced by Rick Tocchet as the season slips away from Vancouver.
The defending-champion Avalanche have dealt with a litany of injuries for the majority of the season – and that has left them unexpectedly scrambling for a playoff spot at the midway point of the season. Colorado does appear to be trending positively, though, with three straight wins.
With expectations that they will be healthy eventually, the Avs remain one of the top contenders for the Stanley Cup at the best sportsbooks despite languishing in the middle of the NHL pack.