Colorado Avalanche Favored in Matchup Against Struggling Chicago Blackhawks

The Avalanche aim to continue their strong road performance while the Blackhawks look to rebound from recent losses.

The Colorado Avalanche (25-15-1) face the Chicago Blackhawks (13-25-2) in their second matchup of the season, with Chicago having won the first game 5-2 in October.
Colorado has been dominant on the road recently, winning six of their last seven away games, including a 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Monday.
The Blackhawks have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 5 goals per game over their last seven contests, resulting in a 1-6-0 record during that span.
Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon leads the team with 66 points this season, while Mikko Rantanen has contributed 24 goals and 34 assists.
Chicago's Connor Bedard has underwhelmed in his sophomore season, leading the team with only 35 points, as the Blackhawks continue to face challenges in building a competitive roster.