The Colorado Avalanche faces the New Jersey Devils in NHL action. The Avalanche picked up where they left off last season and once again are near the top of the Central Division with a 4-2-1 record, two pints behind Dallas with a game in hand. The Devils come in with a 4-3 record. The Avalanche are putting up 3.43 goals a game. The offense is led by Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, and Valeri Nichushkin, who have combined to score have scored 13 goals and 18 assists. On the defensive end, they have struggled a bit, giving up 3.00 goals a game. Netminder Alexandar Georgiev has a .921 save percentage and a 2.56 goals-against average this season. The Devils are putting up 3.29 goals a game and have scored nine goals in the last two games. Jesper Bratt, Nico Hischier, and Jack Hughes have combined to score eight goals and 16 assists. On the defensive end, they are giving up 3.14 goals. Netminder Mackenzie Blackwood has a .871 save percentage and a 2.81 goals-against average.
The Devils have started the season better than expected but now have to face the defending Cup champs. Both defenses have struggled at the beginning of the season but the Avalanche have more offensive firepower and they have the advantage in the net. The Devils are at home but I don't think it will matter.

Play on Colorado.