**Colorado Avalanche vs. Vancouver Canucks Preview**
*Date:* Sunday, 10 p.m. EST
*Location:* Vancouver, British Columbia
*Division Standings:*
– Colorado Avalanche: 9-1-5 (Central Division)
– Vancouver Canucks: 8-8 (Pacific Division)
**Betting Lines (BETMGM Sportsbook):**
– Avalanche: -172
– Canucks: +143
– Over/Under: 6.5
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### Game Overview
The Colorado Avalanche will visit the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday in what marks the first meeting between these two teams this season. The Avalanche come off a dominant 9-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, highlighted by Jack Drury scoring two goals.
Colorado boasts an impressive overall record of 9-1-5 and a strong road performance at 5-1-3. The Avalanche currently lead the NHL in goal scoring, tallying 59 total goals — averaging 3.9 goals per game.
The Canucks hold an 8-8 overall record, with a 3-4-0 record at home. Vancouver has been most successful when scoring three or more goals, as evidenced by their 7-1-0 record in such games.
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### Key Players to Watch
**Vancouver Canucks:**
– *Conor Garland* has contributed 4 goals and 8 assists this season.
– *Elias Pettersson* has been productive over his last 10 games, recording 2 goals and 6 assists.
**Colorado Avalanche:**
– *Cale Makar* has tallied 6 goals and 14 assists, making him a key playmaker for Colorado.
– *Nathan MacKinnon* has also been hot recently with 8 goals and 8 assists in the past 10 games.
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### Recent Performance (Last 10 Games)
**Canucks:**
– Record: 4-6-0
– Averages: 2.5 goals, 4.5 assists, 3.6 penalties, 8.3 penalty minutes per game
– Goals allowed per game: 3.3
**Avalanche:**
– Record: 5-1-4
– Averages: 4.2 goals, 7 assists, 3.9 penalties, 8.1 penalty minutes per game
– Goals allowed per game: 2.8
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### Injuries
– *Canucks:* No injuries reported
– *Avalanche:* No injuries reported
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This game promises to be an exciting matchup as the high-scoring Avalanche face a Canucks squad that performs well when they find the back of the net. Fans can expect a competitive contest in Vancouver under the bright lights on Sunday night.
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