Mar 12, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) battles for the puck with Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson (6) in the third period at the Pepsi Center. The Avalanche won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Like the Denver Nuggets, the Colorado Avalanche have been winning a lot of games of late. The Avalanche are coming off a 4-3 overtime win over the Arizona Coyotes as they play in the back-end of a back-to-back Wednesday night. Colorado has won four out of their last five as they host the Chicago Blackhawks at home.
What:NHL Preview – Game 23: Chicago Blackhawks (12-8-1, 25 points) vs. Colorado Avalanche (8-9-5, 21 points)
When:Wednesday, November 26th
Where:Pepsi Center (Denver, Colorado)
Time:9:00 PM EST, 7:00 PM MST
TV:Altitude Sports
Last night’s overtime win was a true testament to Colorado’s will to win. The Avalanche faced a 3-0 deficit after the first period asPatrick Roypulled the plug on starterReto Berra.Calvin Pickardcame in and cleaned up the mess, stopping 25-of-25 shots as he has won two-straight games.
Colorado scored four unanswered goals asGabriel Landeskoggave the Avs’ a boost in the second period – collecting his sixth goal of the season. Landy scored another goal early in the third period to cut Colorado’s deficit to one, followed by aMatt Duchenegoal to tie it up at three.Daniel Brierewas the hero, recording his third game-winning goal of the season as he pushed the Avs’ to another victory.
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Colorado will look to make it three-straight wins as they play host to the Chicago Blackhawks. Good news for Colorado is that they have beat the Blackhawks in 8 of their last 11 meetings at the Pepsi Center. Chicago is coming off a 4-1 loss on the road to the Vancouver Canucks.Kris Versteegscored the lone goal on the night for Chicago on the power-play; his 7th of the season.
Colorado’s defensemanErik Johnsonis a game-time decision after suffering a concussion in last night’s game. The Avs’ have recalled defensemanKarl Stolleryfrom Lake Erie and they placed goaltenderSemyon Varlamovon injured-reserve retroactive to November 15th.
Puck-drop between the Chicago Blackhawks and Colorado Avalanche is scheduled for 9:00 PM EST, 7:00 PM MST.
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