It's time for interesting matches in the regular season of the NHL. In one of the brightest meetings of the game day, Colorado and Chicago will fight. The game of these teams will take place on January 25 at 05:00 Moscow time at the Ball Arena. Our portal has prepared its forecast for this confrontation for you.
Colorado Avalanche
After the loss of the main goalkeeper and injuries to key players, the Colorado players started the new season hard and do not have stability yet. It will be difficult for the Avalanches to surpass the success of last year, although they have recently begun to show good hockey, especially on their own court. Colorado players gave out a series of victories, and in the last match they defeated Los Angeles 1-4 on the road.
Chicago Blackhawks
The big signings of the "chiefs" in the off-season have not yet brought any results, but on the contrary have reduced the position of the club. The Indians failed the start of the season. It was only with the return of the leaders that Chicago managed to reach its level and get several important victories, but stability is still lacking. The Chiefs gave out a confident winning streak, but in recent games they began to fail, losing to Seattle and twice to Minnesota.
Injuries and disqualifications:
- Injuries:
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Colorado - McDonald (upper body injury), Matto (leg injury), Byram (illness), Helm (upper body injury).
Chicago - Khaira (illness), Johnson (head injury), Stillman (shoulder injury).
Statistics and figures:
- The last match between these teams ended with a victory for Colorado with a score of 3:4.
- Chicago has won only twice in its last five meetings.
- At home, Colorado has an excellent streak of fifteen consecutive wins.
Forecast
In this confrontation, Colorado looks like a clear favorite, which has been showing good hockey lately, but has an overcrowded infirmary and problems in defense, although it gives out an impressive series of victories on its site. Chicago is failing this season and rarely wins. I think the guests still don't have enough power to give battle to the favorite.