Blackhawks vs avalanche

Colorado struck first at the mark of the opening period when a Jujhar Khaira turnover led to a Devon Toews shot on goal that Andrew Cogliano deflected into the net: Andrew Cogliano sets up in the shooting lane and deflects a shot that bounces into the net, giving the Avalanche a lead in the 1st period COLvsCHI GoAvsGo Blackhawks pic.

Valeri Nichushkin scored on the power play just 75 seconds later to give the Avalanche a advantage heading into the first intermission. Artturi Lehkonen added a pair of power-play goals in the second to make it a game. Early in the third, Max Domi brought the Hawks back within two when he tapped home this neat pass from Tyler Johnson: Tyler Johnson sets up Max Domi at the back post with an incredible pass, Hawks within 2 Blackhawks pic.

The pass from Kurashev to Toews for that goal was sublime, and Kurashev had another sweet pass out to Seth Jones on the point later in the game that the broadcast said was inches away from a goal. One downside of having so much power-play time for each side is that it felt like some guys never had a chance to get into a 5-on-5 rhythm.

Well worth it, of course, to take part in the emotion-stirring, banner-raising ceremony before the game that lasted 20 or so minutes. Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin each scored two power-play goals, Rantanen had four assists and the fast-skating Colorado Avalanche began their Stanley Cup title defense with a victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night.

Shortly after raising their newest banner to the rafters, the Avalanche went to work. Andrew Cogliano scored Colorado's first goal of the season, the only goal in the game that wasn't on the power play. Nathan MacKinnon , fresh off a new lucrative contract , contributed two assists, while new goaltender Alexandar Georgiev stopped 15 shots. Petr Mrazek finished with 30 saves against an Avalanche team that won the title last season by dethroning Tampa Bay in six games.

You got to go out there and try to win the game. The crowd was revved up well before the puck even dropped. The appetizer: A highlight video of Colorado's run to the franchise's third Stanley Cup title. There also was captain Gabriel Landeskog hoisting the Cup and skating around with the trophy he missed the game with a lower-body injury.

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There also was captain Gabriel Landeskog hoisting the Cup and skating around with the trophy he missed the game with a lower-body injury. Of course, there were plenty of on-ice pictures, including a memorable shot of the team with Blackhawks defenseman Jack Johnson joining in. Johnson was with Colorado last season. Finally, the feature attraction — the banner raised to the rafters.

As it climbed higher and higher, the cheers got louder and louder. The Avalanche took a little bit of time to find their rhythm, but once they did they were flying around the ice. They scored four power-play goals, including two by Lehkonen in the second period, for a lead. After a summer filled with parades, parties and celebrations with the Cup, the Avalanche embark on the difficult task of becoming a back-to-back champion.

Or at least that's the opinion of Hoppus, whose band's song was belted out at Ball Arena all the way to the title. No Stanley Cup. This line of thinking aligns with the current price of this game as Colorado is laying over four dollars in its opening game. That is unheard of in hockey, regardless of the matchup. Appearing disinterested both mentally and physically, Toews and his agent have made it clear to the organization that he does not want to be a part of a rebuild in the limited amount of time he has left in this league.

His body is starting to fail him in regard to the high level of physical demand that this sport requires, which has caused him to miss an extended period of time over the last several years. He is not getting any younger, and he does not want to be a part of a sinking ship. To end last season, he failed to record a point in nine of his last 15 games and in two of his three matchups against the Avalanche.

My best bet: Jonathan Toews Under 0. Also, check out our full list of best sportsbook promotions for Blackhawks vs Avalanche moneyline analysis I think Colorado will both win and cover, but no way am I paying the egregious price that is listed. At the time of writing, the Avs are laying four-and-a-half dollars on the moneyline and are now listed as I absolutely do not think it will cover that, but no team in this league should ever be getting 2.

There is no good angle to attack in terms of picking a side.