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Avalanche Primed to Freeze Out Blues in Upcoming Enterprise Center Clash

As the Colorado Avalanche gear up for their next encounter, all eyes are on the team's ability to maintain their recent momentum. The Avalanche have shown a remarkable resilience and an offensive prowess that could spell trouble for the St. Louis Blues in their upcoming game at the Enterprise Center.


Dec 29, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Blues right wing Alexey Toropchenko (13) controls the puck against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Looking back at Colorado's performance on March 9 against the Minnesota Wild, it was a nail-biter that ended with a 2-1 victory for the Avalanche after an intense overtime period. The game showcased Colorado's defensive strength, with goaltending saving 29 out of 30 shots and keeping them in contention throughout regular play and beyond.


The Avalanche also demonstrated their capability to capitalize on powerplay opportunities during their March 7 clash with the Detroit Red Wings. They notched an impressive two goals out of six powerplay chances, contributing to a dominant 7-2 win. This kind of special teams execution could be crucial against St. Louis.


Dec 29, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) is congratulated by left wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) after scoring against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Moreover, when facing off against Chicago Blackhawks on March 5, Colorado left no doubt about their offensive depth by securing a shutout victory with five goals spread across multiple lines. Their shooting percentage stood at an impressive 14 percent as they peppered Chicago's netminder with shots throughout each period.


While these victories paint a picture of dominance by COL, it would be unwise to underestimate STL who will have home-ice advantage and are known for being formidable opponents within the confines of Enterprise Center.


Dec 29, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Colorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) checks St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou (25) during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

The Blues will certainly look to leverage any opportunity given by COL’s occasional lapses in discipline; penalties could become pivotal moments where games are won or lost. However, if recent performances are anything to go by – particularly noting COL’s even-strength goal-scoring capabilities – fans can expect another display of strength from Colorado as they aim to keep STL at bay.


As we approach this highly anticipated matchup scheduled for March 20th at midnight GMT (March 19th at 7 PM local time), fans should prepare for what promises to be another thrilling chapter in this ongoing rivalry between two competitive teams. For those unable to attend in person at Enterprise Center, you can catch all the action live via ESPN+ online or ALT2 and BSMW television networks – ensuring you don’t miss a moment of what is expected to be an electrifying encounter.

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