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So rare for me to play an Over in the NHL and we have to very good goaltenders here in Connor Hellebuyck and Mackenzie Blackwood, who has been reborn since a trade to Colorado from San Jose. But these teams usually play free-flowing, high-scoring games -- the Over is 7-3 in the past 10, and I assure you those totals weren't set at 5.5.
The offense didn't help in his last two starts, but Mackenzie Blackwood has provided a lifeline in goal for the Avs since being added from the Sharks in early December. Signed to a contract extension shortly thereafter, he's won in eight of his last eleven starts, and still has solid numbers in the nets for January (2.06 GAA, .921 saves). Colorado also isn't far removed from a six-game win streak in which they scored 28 goals. Also a chance for the Avs to avenge a 3-0 loss on January 11 at Winnipeg, and note the home team is 3-0 in these matchups this season. Connor Hellebuyck also off a tough outing at Utah in a 5-2 loss to the Hockey Club. Play Avs