The Anaheim Ducks will travel to Colorado on Friday night to play the Avalanche. Anaheim is coming off a 5-4 overtime victory against Utah, while Boston defeated Colorado 5-3 at home. The Avalanche had a dominant 8-1-1 edge in the past ten games, indicating a strong recent form.
Anaheim, with a 2-1-0 record, is tied for third place in the Pacific Division. They give up 2.33 goals a night and concede 2.67 on average every game. However, their offensive prowess cannot be overlooked. Colorado, with a record of 0-4-0 overall, is tied for eighth place in the Central Division. Though they give up 6.25 goals per game, they average 3.25 each night, making them a formidable opponent.
Anaheim had an 11–10 lead in shots on goal in the first period against Utah, but they were down 2-1. They took a 3-2 lead in the second quarter after outscoring Utah 2-0. They saw an equal number of shots in the third period but were outscored 2-1, tying the game at four going into overtime. 54 seconds into the overtime period, Carlson netted the winning shot.
Despite their defensive problems resurfacing against Boston, the Colorado Avalanche showed resilience. They fell 2-1 after being outshot 10-5 in the first quarter. After 40 minutes of play, they were down 4-2 despite outscoring Boston 2-1 in the second session. They had a 14–4 edge in shots on goal in the third, and both teams scored once, demonstrating their fighting spirit.
Based on the teams’ recent performances, the over 6.5 goals overall is the bet. This suggests that the game is expected to be high-scoring, with both teams likely to concede several goals.