Avalanche Aim for Perfection in Final Homestand Game Against Blackhawks
The Colorado Avalanche (38-24-2) cap off their six-game homestand against the Chicago Blackhawks (20-35-9) at Ball Arena, with the puck set to drop at 7:08 p.m. MT. This game is crucial for the Avalanche, as a win would secure a perfect 6-0-0 record during this homestand, which commenced after a tough stretch of road losses following the 4 Nations Face-Off break.
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Match Details |
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| Date | March 10, 2025 |
| Time | 7:08 p.m. MT |
| Location | Ball Arena, Denver, CO |
Tale of Two Lineups: Rejuvenated Avalanche vs. Struggling Blackhawks
Avalanche Lineup Adjustments and Performance Insights |
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| Key Additions | Brock Nelson, Charlie Coyle, Ryan Lindgren |
| First Game Performance | Dominated the Toronto Maple Leafs, overcoming a 4-2 deficit to win in the third period. Colorado had a 12-2 advantage in scoring chances in the second period. |
| Lineup Changes | Parker Kelly and Logan O’Connor out; Mile Wood and Jimmy Vesey in. Erik Johnson returns to defense, pairing with Samuel Girard. |
The Avalanche’s recent lineup looks vastly different from just a week ago, thanks to a combination of good health and aggressive trades. These moves have given the team a deeper bench, allowing coach Jared Bednar to rotate players more effectively and keep everyone fresh for the upcoming stretch.
Blackhawks Brief: The Battle for the Lottery |
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| Key Trade | Seth Jones traded to Florida; Spencer Knight acquired |
| Knight’s Performance | Excellent debut with two wins, allowing just four goals on 81 shots. Wins came against the strong L.A. Kings and playoff-contending Utah Hockey Club. |
| New Faces | Two game leaper, No.2 pick, Artyom Levshunio as the new face. |
Avalanche vs. Blackhawks: Season Head-to-Head
| Date | Result |
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| Oct. 28, 2024 | Chicago Blackhawks (L, 5-2) |
| Jan. 8, 2025 | Chicago Blackhawks (L, 3-1) |
| March 10, 2025 | vs Chicago Blackhawks (TBD) |
| April 2, 2025 | at Chicago Blackhawks (TBD) |
Player Milestones
| Player | Milestone |
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| Mackenzie Blackwood | Needs 1 win for 100 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | Needs 1 point for 1,000 |
| Logan O’Connor | Needs 3 points for 100 |
| Martin Necas | Needs 4 assists for 200 |
| Brock Nelson | Needs 5 goals for 300, 10 assists for 300 |
| Jonathan Drouin | Needs 5 games for 600 |
| Erik Johnson | Needs 6 goals for 100 |
| Jimmy Vesey | Needs 8 points for 200, 8 assists for 100 |
How to Catch the Action
| Platform | Details |
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| TV | Altitude TV |
| Radio | 92.5 FM |
Projected Avalanche Lines (Subject to Change)
| Line 1 | Line 2 | Line 3 | Line 4 |
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| Artturi Lehkonen — Nathan MacKinnon — Martin Necas | Valeri Nichushkin — Brock Nelson — Jonathan Drouin | Joel Kiviranta – Charlie Coyle – Ross Colton | Miles Wood — Jack Drury — Jimmy Vesey |
| Defense | |
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| Devon Toews — Cale Makar | |
| Ryan Lindgren — Josh Manson | |
| Samuel Girard — Erik Johnson | |
| Goaltenders | |
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| Scott Wedgewood | |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | |
Projected Starters
| Confirmed | Expected |
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| Scott Wedgewood (COL) | Spencer Knight (CHI) |
Stay tuned for more updates as the teams prepare for this exciting matchup at Ball Arena. For more in-depth analysis and exclusive content, subscribe to CHN+ using promo code Deen10 for 25% off an annual subscription.
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