Blackhawks at Avalanche 12/21/18 - NHL Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 08/08/2019 at 9:01 AM ET

Blackhawks at Avalanche 12/21/18 - NHL Picks & Predictions

The Colorado Avalanche reamin at at home and will host the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday. Colorado is 19-10-6 on the season and 3rd in the Central. The Avalanche are 4-4-2 over their last ten games and beat Montreal at home on Wednesday. Colorado is 8-4-3 on their home ice.

Collin Delia was recalled and will make the start in goal for Chicago on Friday. Delia made two NHL appearances last season and carried a 3.96 goals against average and a .889 save percentage.

Chicago has struggled most of the season and have been terrible on the road. The Avalanche have some momentum after beating Montreal and have been successful in finding the back of the net. The Blackhawks are 7-29 in their last 36 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. The Avalanche are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. Western Conference. The home team is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Final Score Prediction, Colorado wins and covers the puck line 5-2.