Colorado Avalanche @ Ottawa Senators

Colorado brings a road win and a potent attack

The Avalanche beat Toronto 6-3 on Tuesday, with Gabriel Landeskog scoring twice, including the go-ahead goal, and Cale Makar adding two assists.

Ottawa’s second-period surge didn’t hold

The Senators outshot Washington 17-2 in the second period and took a 2-1 lead before falling 3-2 in overtime.

Blackwood is projected to get the Colorado start

Mackenzie Blackwood is projected to start, and the most recent Avs lineup report had Artturi Lehkonen, Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas together.

Ottawa’s forward availability bears watching

Nick Cousins is listed day-to-day after leaving Tuesday’s game following a big hit; his availability could affect the Senators’ lineup.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Over 6.5 goals

Lean over 6.5 at -110 or better; recent team context lists Colorado at 4.0 goals for and Ottawa at 3.4 goals allowed per game.

Colorado to score a power-play goal

Consider Colorado to record a power-play goal: the Avalanche are at 23.3% on the power play, while Ottawa’s penalty kill is listed at 76.1%.