The Chicago Blackhawks (22-27-9) face off against the Colorado Avalanche (38-10-9) in Denver on Saturday at 6 p.m. EST, following the Avalanche’s 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Colorado is strong in the Central Division with a record of 9-2-4, while Chicago has struggled with a -31 scoring differential. This matchup marks their second meeting this season, with the Avalanche winning the first 1-0. Key players include Martin Necas for Colorado and Tyler Bertuzzi for Chicago, both contributing significantly to their teams’ scoring efforts.



