Blackhawks vs Avalanche Prediction, Preview, Odds & Picks
The Chicago Blackhawks are the Stanley Cup champions. They are playing the Colorado Avalanche in their season opener on Wednesday.
Colorado is favored to win the game. Chicago is expected to roll in the opener.
The Chicago Blackhawks lost five out of six exhibition games and were shut out three times. They lost 6-0 to the St. Louis Blues in their last game. The Blackhawks are going to be in the bottom of the standings even if they win this game against the Stanley Cup champions.
The Colorado Avalanche are hoping to repeat as champions. They beat the Dallas Stars in back-to-back games by a combined 5-2 score. Nathan MacKinnon is injured and is considered day- to-day for the game.
The Avalanche won all four games against Chicago last season.
The Avalanche are heavy favorites to win against Chicago. The Avs won the preseason and are the reigning champions. Chicago has improved over the offseason but it's going to take a lot to be enough to pass Colorado.
