Unbeaten Colorado Avalanche to Face Carolina Hurricanes in NHL Matchup

A showdown of contrasts in Denver: Avalanche aims for 5-0 start with superior defense, while high-scoring Hurricanes struggle with league-maximum goals allowed.

• The Colorado Avalanche is currently unbeaten, having won all their first four games. They aim for a 5-0 unbeaten streak as they face the Carolina Hurricanes.
• One key player for the Avalanche is Logan O'Connor who has scored short-handed goals in their past two games, helping the team win its first four games of the season.
• Looking at defense, the Avalanche have been exceptional, giving up just four goals in their first four games. Their strategy to limit chances and use their speed have proved effective as seen in their recent game against the Chicago Blackhawks.
• On the other hand, the Hurricanes have been struggling with their defense, allowing the most goals (24) in the NHL. They've given up at least three goals in every game. However, their ability to score high (23 goals in total) keeps them in most games.
• The Hurricanes might face more challenges as they may enter the match without their center, Sebastian Aho, who has been out with an upper-body injury. This might potentially affect their performance.

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