The New Jersey Devils will go for their ninth straight win when they head to Ball Arena tonight for a meeting with the Colorado Avalanche, but they have a problem. The Avalanche have lost 4 straight, are due for a win, and are tough at home. Colorado is 2-0-2 in the mountains and matches up well with New Jersey. The Avs average 3.3 goals per game and allow an average of 2.4. The Devils average 3.89 goals per game and allow an average of 2.44. Altitude does play a factor on teams that visit Ball Arena and that will be evident tonight.
TONIGHT’S PICK: COLORADO AVALANCHE