The Edmonton Oilers looked like they would close out 2014 with two consecutive victories after defeating the Kings 3-2 in a shootout, but they blew a two goal lead at Calgary the next day. I think their woes away from home will continue tonight against the Colorado Avalanche that have put up good performances as of late.
Here are my keys to the game:

1. Edmonton's Goaltending - The Oilers No. 1 netminder Ben Scrivens has yet to win a game away from home this season, going 0-4-4 with a 3.49 GAA over 11 appearances. Their back-up Viktor Fasth is 2-6-2 over 10 road starts, but it is also behind a rather swollen GAA of 3.30 and no other goalie has a higher overall GAA than Fasth's 3.50 for the season. The Avs have averaged 33 shots on goal over their last three at home, so whoever is tending the Oilers net will likely have plenty to do.

2. Road Woes - The Oilers have dropped 11 straight away from home, winning only two of 18 match-ups outside of Edmonton all season.

3. X-Factor - The Avs are 6-2 in their last eight versus a team with a winning % below .400.

Selection: This is a play on the Colorado Avalanche -1.5 (10*)