Colorado Welcomes Columbus Following Nelson’s Impressive Two-Goal Performance

The Colorado Avalanche are set to host the Columbus Blue Jackets in a highly anticipated matchup this Saturday in Denver. The game is scheduled for 4 p.m. EST and follows a remarkable performance by Brock Nelson of the Avalanche, who scored two goals in their recent 8-2 triumph over the Ottawa Senators.

Team Records and Standings

The Avalanche hold an impressive record of 32 wins, 4 losses, and 7 overtime losses, placing them first in the Central Division. At home, they are a remarkable 18-0-2. They lead the league with a total of 174 goals, averaging 4.0 goals per game.

The Columbus Blue Jackets, in contrast, have a record of 18 wins, 18 losses, and 7 overtime losses, currently sitting in the Metropolitan Division. On the road, their record is 9 wins, 11 losses, and 3 overtime losses. Notably, the Blue Jackets have succeeded in 17 out of 26 games when scoring three or more goals.

Previous Matchup

This will be the second encounter between these two teams this season. In their last meeting, the Avalanche emerged victorious, winning 4-1. Valeri Nichushkin led the Avalanche with two goals in that game.

Top Performers

• Colorado Avalanche:
  • Martin Necas: 20 goals and 34 assists
  • Nathan MacKinnon: 8 goals and 12 assists in the last 10 games
• Columbus Blue Jackets:
  • Zachary Werenski: 16 goals and 30 assists
  • Kirill Marchenko: 6 goals and 3 assists in the last 10 games

Recent Performances

In their last ten games, the Avalanche have showcased their scoring strength, with a record of 8 wins and 2 losses. They are averaging 4.1 goals and 7.3 assists per game, while allowing just 2.1 goals on the defensive end.

The Blue Jackets have not fared as well, achieving 4 wins, 5 losses, and 1 overtime loss in their recent outings. Their average is 3.2 goals and 5.7 assists per game, while conceding 2.8 goals.

Injury Reports

Both teams report no injuries ahead of the game, indicating a full-strength lineup for this crucial matchup.

The upcoming face-off promises to be an exciting event as the Colorado Avalanche welcome the Columbus Blue Jackets. Fans will be eager to see if Colorado can continue their dominance at home and extend their lead in the Central Division.