The Colorado Avalanche have answered an eight-game losing streak with winning three of their last four and outscoring opponents 14-5 in the process. The Avs put a 7-1 beating on Winnipeg last time out and here they'll take on a Chicago team that is 3-14 in its last 17 when its opponent scored five goals last time out.

The red hot Blackhawks have won 10 of their last 12 games overall but have struggled on the defensive end lately, giving up 16 goals through their last three games. Chicago has won each of the first two contests but I think the value is on the visitors in this matchup.

8* play on Colorado Avalanche.