Columbus vs Colorado Prediction 3 April 2025
🔊 Can the Jackets make it to the playoffs? Columbus keep surprising everyone. The Ohio-based club continue to cling to their chances of securing a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Meanwhile, Colorado have already settled their position in the Western Conference's top 8 and are now preparing for the decisive series of the season without any possibility of significantly altering their standings.
Head-to-Head
The teams have already faced off once in the current regular season. In the second half of October, the opponents engaged in a high-scoring duel in Denver, where the Avalanche couldn't secure a victory, falling 4-6. The game was filled with dangerous plays and an impressive number of goals. Forward Kirill Marchenko made the most significant contribution to his team's success, scoring a goal and providing two assists. The forward is having the best season of his career, tallying 70 points in 70 games.
Head-to-head statistics Columbus - Colorado
Columbus Blue Jackets Team Overview
Credit must be given to Dean Evason's squad. Before the season began, few would have predicted that the team from Ohio would be fighting for a spot in the top eight of the East until the very end. They have won three out of their last four games, scoring a total of 19 goals in the process. They are currently just two points behind the eighth spot, with a game in hand. Thus, their fate is entirely in their own hands. It's worth noting that the Russian forwards Kirill Marchenko and Dmitry Voronkov are playing pivotal roles, having an impressive season.
Match Results: Columbus Blue Jackets
Colorado Avalanche Team Overview
The Avalanche have long settled any questions about their playoff participation. They have secured the third spot in the Central Division and cannot climb any higher. Their gap from Dallas has widened to eight points, making a comeback impossible. Jared Bednar's squad suffered two consecutive defeats, first falling to St. Louis (1-2) and then to Calgary (2-3 OT). However, these setbacks won't impact their standings or their determination for success in the Stanley Cup playoffs. With the deadline acquisition of Brock Nelson, the roster depth enables the team to aim for the highest goals.
Match Results: Colorado Avalanche
📌 Projected Lineups
Columbus: Merzlikins - Fabbro, Werenski - Marchenko, Monahan, Voronkov
Colorado: Wedgewood - Makar, Toews - Drouin, MacKinnon, Lehkonen
🥅 Goaltenders
Columbus goaltender Elvis Merzlikins has struggled to find his form. The Latvian netminder has failed to save more than 85% of shots in his last two outings. Despite his performances, the team managed to secure victories in both games.
Colorado's Scott Wedgewood has been sharing the netminding duties more frequently with partner MacKenzie Blackwood. As the playoffs approach, the coaching staff is strategically managing the workload. In the game against Calgary, the Canadian was outstanding, saving 92.6% of shots faced.
Editor's Prediction
Yes, the "Jackets" desperately need points and have been looking sharp recently, while the visitors' motivation is somewhat questionable. However, we must be objective and acknowledge the disparity in class between the teams. The "Avalanche" are significantly stronger, and even playing away should not alter the outcome. Dean Evason's squad might put up a fight and get on the scoresheet, but it's unlikely they'll secure any points. We recommend a bet on Colorado to win in regulation time.
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