Colorado Avalanche Faces Winnipeg Jets in Opening Game of NHL Playoffs First Round

Saturday, April 20th, 2024

The Colorado Avalanche will be visiting the Winnipeg Jets for the initial round of the Western Conference in the NHL Playoffs. During the regular season, the two teams faced off against each other three times, with the Jets coming out on top in all encounters.

With a season record of 52-24-6, Winnipeg stands strong, while Colorado trails just slightly at 50-25-7. Both teams have showcased impressive offensive capabilities throughout the season, with the Jets netting at least three goals in 46 matches and the Avalanche achieving the same feat in 47 games.

Notable contributors for the Jets have been Joshua Morrissey and Gabriel Vilardi, whereas Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar have been standout performers for the Avalanche.

Looking at their recent performance over the last 10 matches, the Jets have managed an average of 3.8 goals per game, with the Avalanche close behind at 3.4 goals per game. The Jets also boast better discipline with an average of 2.9 penalties per game, compared to the Avalanche's 3.5.

Regarding team health, the Jets are monitoring Morgan Barron's day-to-day status, while the Avalanche are dealing with injuries to three players: Samuel Girard is recovering from a head injury, Gabriel Landeskog from a knee issue, and Logan O'Connor from a hip injury.

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