The Colorado Avalanche, boasting a successful season with a 47-21-6 record, are set to compete against the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have a current standing of 24-38-12, in what will be their second matchup of the year.
At home, Columbus has found challenges, securing a record of 14-18-5. Conversely, the Avalanche have demonstrated strength in away games, achieving an 18-14-5 record on the road.
On the player front, Kirill Marchenko stands out for the Blue Jackets with a tally of 19 goals, whereas Cale Makar has been a key player for the Avalanche, delivering 62 assists. Mikko Rantanen has been making notable contributions for Colorado in recent games.
Injury troubles plague both teams; the Blue Jackets are without Boone Jenner, Justin Danforth, and Kent Johnson, while the Avalanche are missing Gabriel Landeskog, Pavel Francouz, and Logan O'Connor due to injuries.