OILERS (23-30-4) at AVALANCHE (31-22-4)
TV: 1:00 p.m. MST; Televised on Sportsnet West
Head-to-Head:
This is the second of three meetings between the Oilers and Colorado Avalanche this season. Colorado defeated Edmonton in overtime by a score of 4-3 on Feb. 1, thanks to J.T. Compher's winner. The two clubs will meet again on Feb. 22, in Edmonton to conclude the season series.
Oilers team scope:
The Oilers are on a six-game losing streak, having most recently dropped a 1-0 decision against the Arizona Coyotes.
The club will conclude their three-game road trip with the game against the Avalanche, then return to Edmonton for two games before departing for the road once again.
Avalanche team scope:
The Avalanche are coming off a 6-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. Before that, the squad defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2-0.
The club is 4-5-1 in their last 10 and own a 20-7-1 record at home this season. Nathan MacKinnon is expected to return to the lineup against the Oilers after missing eight games with an upper-body injury.
By the Numbers:
Connor McDavid continues to lead the Oilers in scoring with 23 goals and 66 points in 57 games. The Oilers Captain is five assists shy of 150 in his career and has 13 points in his last nine games.
The Avs are a much-improved club this season, with a record of 31-22-4 through 57 games this season. Last year after 57 matches, the club was 16-38-3.
The Avalanche have the worst power play in the league since Jan. 20, clicking at 8.1 percent. The Oilers, meanwhile, own a 12 percent clip since then.
Injury Report:
OILERS - Al Montoya (upper body) is day-to-day; Andrej Sekera (upper body) is on IR; Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (cracked ribs) is on IR.
AVALANCHE -Vladislav Kamenev (arm) is on IR; Sven Andrighetto (leg) is on IR; Mark Barberio (lower body) is on IR; Jonathan Bernier (concussion protocol) is on day-to-day.
-- Paul Gazzola, EdmontonOilers.com
