The Vancouver Canucks gave up 10 goals in a 10-7 loss at Minnesota yesterday. The Canucks are 14-18 (-6.6) their last 32 tries when playing 2 games in 2 days. The 10 goals allowed is not a good sign.

The Colorado Avalanche had yesterday off after beating division rival Arizona the previous day. The Avalanche are 49-26 their last 75 tries after playing a divisional opponent and 24-10 after playing 3 or more straight overs. Colorado is also 21-5 (+12.8) in a home game where the total is 6 or more. Home ice and a scheduling advantage have me firmly backing the Avalanche.