Avalanche Aim to Bounce Back at Home Against Predators

A sharper offense coupled with steadier defense is required to recover from Tuesday's heavy loss to Columbus.

Overview

The Avalanche host the Nashville Predators in Denver Thursday night with puck drop scheduled around 7:30–7:38 p.m. Mountain Time to open a two-game homestand.
Colorado suffered a lopsided defeat to the Columbus Blue Jackets two nights earlier that exposed trouble scoring chances and inconsistent netminding.
Mackenzie Blackwood is confirmed as the Avalanche starter and Nathan MacKinnon is listed in the projected lineup for the game.
Former Avs forwards Ross Colton and Jack Drury and ex-GM Chris MacFarland return to Denver as members of the Predators, adding a reunion storyline to the matchup.
The Avalanche remain a dominant home team, averaging about five goals per game at Ball Arena and holding a strong home record that the club will lean on to try to rebound.