The Colorado Avalanche (19-14-3) meet the Vancouver Canucks (16-18-3) Thursday at Rogers Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Avalanche vs. Canucks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The defending champs are on a slide, going 0-3-1 in the last 4 games, including an 0-2-1 skid in 3 games at home. Defense and goaltending has gone south, allowing a total of 20 goals during the 4-game stretch.
The Canucks have dropped 3 in a row, including a 6-2 spanking at home from the New York Islanders on Tuesday. Vancouver has also struggled on defense and goaltending, as it has allowed 13 goals in the 3-game skid.
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