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Colorado Avalanche to Face St. Louis Blues: Nathan MacKinnon Leads the Charge in NHL Showdown

The highly anticipated clash between the Colorado Avalanche and the St. Louis Blues is set to take place at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis on March 20th. Both teams have been performing well in recent games, but all eyes will be on Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche as he leads his team into battle.


Dec 29, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Colorado Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byram (4) checks St. Louis Blues left wing Mackenzie MacEachern (28) during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

MacKinnon, a forward for the Avalanche, has been in exceptional form over the past three games. In the previous game against the Edmonton Oilers, MacKinnon showcased his skills with 1 goal and 1 assist, contributing to his team's victory. He displayed great accuracy with a shooting percentage of 33% and was a force to be reckoned with on the ice.


But MacKinnon is not alone in his stellar performance. Devon Toews and Yakov Trenin have also made significant contributions to the team's success. Toews, a defenseman, has shown his defensive prowess with 3 shots and 1 hit in the last game. Trenin, a forward, has impressed with 5 hits and 2 takeaways.


Dec 29, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) gives up the game winning goal to Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (not pictured) during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

The average player statistics of the Colorado Avalanche over the past three games are equally impressive. The team has shown great offensive power with an average of 3 goals per game. Their shooting percentage stands at an impressive rate of 16%. Defensively, they have been solid with an average of only 2 goals against per game.


On the other side of the rink, the St. Louis Blues will be looking to put up a strong fight against their formidable opponents. Torey Krug and Robert Thomas have been standout players for their team in recent games. Krug, a defenseman, has contributed greatly to his team's offense with 2 goals and 1 assist in the previous game. Thomas, a forward, has showcased his playmaking abilities with 3 assists.


Dec 29, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Colorado Avalanche center Ryan Johansen (12) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game promises to be an exciting showdown between two talented teams. The Colorado Avalanche will rely on the exceptional performance of Nathan MacKinnon and the solid defensive skills of Devon Toews to secure a victory. However, the St. Louis Blues will not go down without a fight, with Torey Krug and Robert Thomas leading the charge.


Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ (Internet), ALT2 (TV), and BSMW (TV) at 9:00 PM local time. Be sure not to miss this thrilling NHL showdown at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.

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