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Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers NHL Ice Hockey Betting Tips - Necas fires as Avalanche challenge the Oilers
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- Opening Faceoff: 1:00 PM AEDT, Saturday, February 8
- Martin Necas to contribute with at least 3 shots on goal as Colorado cover the puck line.
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Colorado Avalanche expected to cover as the away underdog. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images)
Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers NHL Ice Hockey Betting Tips
Colorado will travel to Edmonton with the high possibility of taking victory and will cover the puck line as the away underdog. Martin Necas will be heavily involved in the offence and will have at least 3 shots on goal in the match.
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The fruits of the biggest trade in the NHL this season are starting to ripen for the Colorado Avalanche as Martin Necas finds his place in the Avs offence. Necas had 8 shots in Colorado’s most recent 4-2 victory against Calgary and the Czech forward will build on his two goal performance heading into this playoff caliber match against Edmonton.
The Oilers have given up an average of 31 shots in their past 6 matches which would rank them 28th against season averages in the NHL.
Colorado’s goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood has been extraordinary in net lately recording two shutouts and letting in just 5 goals in his past 4 matches with a save percentage of 0.965.
Expect the Avs to peg one back after recent losses to the Oilers this season with Blackwood and Necas the stars.
- Colorado have won 4 of their past 5 matches against the Oilers in Edmonton
- 6 of the last 10 matches between Edmonton and Colorado has been decided by 1 goal.
- The last 4 Colorado matches have had a game total of 6 goals or less.
- Martin Necas has averaged 4.75 shots on goal in his past 4 matches for Colorado.
Head to Head
2024-25 Season Results
30/11/24: Edmonton 4 - 1 Colorado
16/01/25: Edmonton 4 - 3 Colorado
2023-24 Season Series
Colorado won the series 2-1.
Colorado Avalanche Form
Colorado are starting to build momentum again with 3 wins from their past 4 matches with their latest a 4-2 victory over Calgary yesterday.
The most important aspect of their recent form is the goal scoring of Martin Necas, who they received in a trade for Mikko Rantannen recently. Necas was the leading point scorer for the Carolina Hurricanes, however was a little quiet in his opening matches for the Avalanche. The Czech forward has now scored 3 goals in 4 matches and 8 points in 7 games for the Colorado Avalanche.
The goaltending of Mackenzie Blackwood has also been phenomenal for the Avalanche, averaging .965 save percentage in his past 4 games while recording two shutouts.
Colorado Avalanche Team News
Josh Manson did not play yesterday against Calgary and is day-to-day.
Edmonton Oilers Form
The Oilers played in their third overtime in the last week, claiming their second extra-time victory in consecutive games when they beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 two days ago.
Zach Hyman scored the overtime goal against the Blackhawks, while Connor Brown got the winner against the Blues two nights earlier with Connor McDavid assisting both match winners.
The Oilers have now won 5 of their past 7 games with two, one-goal losses to Toronto and Detroit.
Evan Bouchard is finding his point scoring form at the moment recording 5 assists in his last 5 matches for Edmonton.
Edmonton Oilers Team News
No recent injuries for Edmonton.
Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers start?
Puck-Drop between Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers is at 1:00 PM AEDT, Saturday, February 8
What channel is Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers on?
You can watch Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers on ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel.
Verdict
Colorado will travel to Edmonton with the high possibility of taking victory and will cover the puck line as the away underdog. Martin Necas will be heavily involved in the offence and will have at least 3 shots on goal in the match.
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