Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights
Head-to-Head: Avalanche 1-1 Golden Knights
How to Watch:
US TV: Altitude; Scripps Vegas; ESPN
Time: 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Our second game of NHL prediction has the Colorado Avalanche visiting the Vegas Golden Knights. MacKenzie Blackwood is the expected starter for the Avalanche, who 8-1-1 in their previous 10 games. Colorado has rattled off six consecutive victories and has only lost twice in regulation so far this season. Nathan MacKinnon is making his case for the Hart Trophy with 30 goals and 31 assists for 61 points.
Carter Hart is the likely starter for the Golden Knights, who are trying to even the season series after a 4-2 loss to the Avs on Halloween night. Vegas is 6-2-2 in its last 10 games, including a victory over the San Jose Sharks last time out. Keep an eye on leading point-getter Jack Eichel‘s status, who has missed the last few games due to injury.
Vegas has plenty of talent, but Colorado is on another level.
Prediction: Avalanche win 4-3.
