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Avalanche Set to Surge Past Blues in St. Louis Rendezvous

As the Colorado Avalanche prepare to face off against the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends could play a significant role. The Avalanche have been on an impressive run, showcasing their ability to dominate at even strength and capitalize on powerplay opportunities.


Dec 29, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist (70) checks Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

In their last encounter with the Minnesota Wild, Colorado clinched a hard-fought victory in overtime with a final score of 2-1. Their performance was marked by resilience and efficiency, particularly during powerplays where they scored one goal out of four chances and won 71 percent of faceoffs in those situations.


The team's offensive prowess was further highlighted in their overwhelming 7-2 triumph over the Detroit Red Wings. The Avalanche's shooting percentage stood out at an impressive 13 percent as they peppered the net with 54 shots. Their special teams were also effective, converting two out of six powerplay opportunities while maintaining solid defensive play that limited Detroit's scoring chances.


Dec 29, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Blues right wing Kevin Hayes (12) and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byram (4) battle for the puck during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado continued its dominant form against the Chicago Blackhawks, securing a decisive shutout victory with five goals scored and none conceded. Their goaltending was impeccable, saving all 37 shots faced throughout the game.


These performances underline Colorado's strengths: formidable offense combined with disciplined defense and goaltending that can shut down opponents' scoring threats. As they head into enemy territory, maintaining this balance will be crucial against a St. Louis team eager to defend its home ice advantage.


Dec 29, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) collides with referee Chris Rooney (5) as St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (55) controls the puck during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch this exciting matchup scheduled for March 20th on various broadcast networks including ESPN+ online and ALT2 on television for local viewership.

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