Key Stories to Watch<\/p>\n
The Avs are riding a seven-game winning streak, are 9-0-1 in their last 10, and have just one regulation loss through 20 games. On the road, Colorado is 6-1-3, which includes consecutive wins two weeks ago in Edmonton and Vancouver.
\nThe Predators are one of two teams with only two wins in their last 10 games. Their 0.400 points percentage is second-worst in the NHL, ahead of only the Calgary Flames. Nashville is 5-5-2 at home.
\nIn goal, Colorado is going with Mackenzie Blackwood, which likely means we\u2019ll see Scott Wedgewood on Sunday. Blackwood has won his last two starts and 2-0-1 this season since making his debut on Nov. 1 at San Jose.
\nThis is the first of three meetings between the Avs and Predators over the next 12 Colorado games. Jared Bednar\u2019s club has a relatively easy schedule during this stretch.
\nColorado called up Jason Polin to fill out the lineup for the recently injured Gavin Brindley. The 21-year-old forward is still being evaluated and did not make the trip with the Avs.
\nIn an effort to help the power play, Gabe Landeskog looks to be getting a shot on the top unit, replacing Victor Olofsson.<\/p>\n
Season Series<\/p>\n
Nov. 22 at Nashville Predators
\nDec. 9 at Nashville Predators
\nDec. 13 vs Nashville Predators
\nJan. 16 vs Nashville Predators<\/p>\n
READ MORE: 10 Observations: One Regulation Loss in 20 Games? You Can Thank the Leadership (+)<\/a><\/p>\n Avalanche Injuries<\/p>\n Logan O\u2019Connor (hip, week-to-week)
\nJoel Kiviranta (lower body, indefinitely)
\nValeri Nichushkin (lower body, TBD)
\nGavin Brindley (lower body, TBD)<\/p>\n
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