Will the Colorado Avalanche Freeze Out Winnipeg Jets at Ball Arena?

As the Colorado Avalanche prepare to host the Winnipeg Jets at Ball Arena on April 13th, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Avalanche have shown a mix of results in their past games, but there's a positive trend emerging that suggests they could be hitting their stride just in time for this matchup.

In their last game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, despite an impressive 46 shots on goal and winning 56 percent of faceoffs, the Avalanche fell short with only one goal scored and a -16 plus-minus rating. This loss highlighted some areas for improvement, particularly in capitalizing on scoring opportunities and tightening up defensively.

However, looking back at previous performances provides a more encouraging picture. Against the Nashville Predators, Colorado demonstrated formidable strength with seven goals from 42 shots – an impressive shooting percentage of 17 percent – and secured a commanding victory. Their powerplay was particularly effective that night, converting three out of six opportunities.

The game prior against the New York Rangers saw them take two points after pushing through to a shootout. Although they didn't come away with the win, it was another display of resilience from the team.

As we approach this upcoming contest against Winnipeg Jets at Ball Arena – known for its high altitude which can sometimes give visiting teams trouble – it will be interesting to see how both teams adapt. The Avalanche's recent performance suggests they're finding ways to overcome adversity and capitalize on powerplay chances while also being mindful of shoring up defensive play.

Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or ALT as Colorado looks to turn those shots into goals and continue building positive trends in front of their home crowd at Ball Arena this Friday night at 8 PM local time (Denver).