The Vegas Golden Knights (35-18-6) meet the Colorado Avalanche (33-19-5) Monday at Ball Arena in Denver. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Golden Knights lost 3-2 in a shootout Saturday against the Dallas Stars at T-Mobile Arena. Vegas has picked up points in 9 consecutive games, although it is just 1-0-2 in the last 3 games. Vegas, which has played in 5 straight 1-goal games,'made a splash in the trade market over the weekend, acquiring winger Ivan Barbashev from the St. Louis Blues to bolster its offense.
The Avalanche roughed up the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Saturday. Colorado has won 5 straight games while lighting the lamp at least 4 times in 4 consecutive contests.
This is the final regular-season meeting. The Golden Knights won 3-2 at Colorado on Oct. 22 while the Avalanche won 3-2 at Vegas on Jan. 2.