Can the Avalanche Surge Past the Devils at Prudential Center?

As the Colorado Avalanche gear up to face off against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their winning ways. The Avalanche have been on a roll, and their recent performances suggest they could dominate in Newark.

Looking back at their last game on December 24th against the Arizona Coyotes, the Avalanche displayed an impressive offensive performance with a 15 percent shooting accuracy and secured a solid 4-1 victory. Their ability to capitalize on even-strength opportunities was evident as they netted all four goals during regular play. Moreover, with an even-strength save percentage of 100 percent and only one goal allowed throughout the game, it's clear that defensively, Colorado is not giving much away.

The powerplay unit might not have contributed directly to scoring in that particular game, but with two opportunities created and a faceoff win percentage of 67 percent during those moments, it's just a matter of time before they convert those chances into goals.

In contrast to this dominant performance was their December 22nd encounter with the Ottawa Senators where despite conceding four goals and having a minus-five plus/minus rating overall, Colorado managed to pull through with six goals for themselves. This resilience is what makes them such a formidable opponent; even when things aren't going perfectly defensively or on special teams – where they scored four out of five powerplay opportunities – they find ways to win.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for COL as evidenced by their December 20th matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks where they faced defeat despite scoring two powerplay goals. The loss highlighted areas for improvement such as discipline; accumulating eight penalties totaling thirty-two penalty minutes can disrupt any team's rhythm.

The upcoming clash against NJ promises excitement given both teams' recent forms. While COL has shown some defensive vulnerabilities recently – particularly when shorthanded – there’s no denying their offensive prowess which could prove too much for NJ’s defense if not contained early on.

Fans should expect an intense battle but based on recent performances; it seems likely that COL will come out strong looking for another victory adding pressure from puck drop till final horn sounds.

The highly anticipated match-up is scheduled for February 7th at Prudential Center in Newark starting at 7:30 PM EST. Fans won’t want to miss this action-packed game which will be broadcasted nationally via ESPN+ and Hulu platforms.