New Jersey Devils @ Colorado Avalanche - February 26, 2025

Alright, folks! It’s time to lace up those skates and put on your game faces because we have an electrifying matchup on the horizon! The New Jersey Devils are taking their talents to Ball Arena to face off against the Colorado Avalanche. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, as I can already feel the tension in the air!

First off, let’s talk about what each team has been up to lately. The Avalanche are coming off a tough loss against the Blues where they fell 3-1. That’s not how you want to head into a crucial game like this one, especially when you’re facing a hungry opponent like New Jersey who just crushed Nashville 5-0. That victory was nothing short of dominant for the Devils; they’ve shown they can light up the scoreboard when it matters.

Now, let’s dive into some numbers. Colorado boasts an offensive output of about 3.2 goals per game with nearly 30 shots fired at opposing goalies each night. Their power play is solid, converting at around 21%, but there seems to be a chink in their armor lately given their recent struggles – which might just provide New Jersey an opening to exploit.

On the flip side, New Jersey isn’t too shabby either with roughly 3 goals per game and an impressive power play percentage hovering around 28%. You can bet that they’ll be looking to take advantage of any penalty opportunities that come their way against a Colorado squad that has struggled defensively recently.

Speaking of defense, both teams have had mixed results. The Devils boast a stellar save percentage at just over 90% and an even better penalty kill percentage above 84%. That’s going to serve them well as they look to stifle Colorado’s firepower at home. However, Colorado’s defense has seen better days with a penalty kill sitting below 80%, which could lead them into hot water if they find themselves in undisciplined situations.

The stats tell us both teams have recently leaned towards games finishing under—Colorado has hit UNDER in four of their last five games at home while New Jersey has gone UNDER in four of its last five overall games too! With these two squads colliding on Wednesday night, I wouldn’t be surprised if we see another low-scoring affair as both clubs look to tighten things up defensively.

As much as it pains me (because I’m all about my home team), my gut feeling is telling me that New Jersey will pull off an upset tonight! They’ll cover the spread and take this one down while keeping it under that total line set by oddsmakers.

So grab your favorite snacks and settle in because this is bound to be one wild ride! Let’s go Devils! 🏒🔥