- Matchup: Colorado Avalanche vs St. Louis Blues
- Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
- Venue: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network Midwest
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On Tuesday, the St. Louis Blues (33-31-12) will face off against the Colorado Avalanche (50-16-10) at the Enterprise Center
The Colorado Avalanche aim for redemption after their recent 3-2 loss to the Blues. In that game, Colorado spent 8 minutes in the penalty box and struggled offensively. They had three power-play opportunities but failed to capitalize, managing only 2 goals from 28 shots.
When playing at even strength, the Avalanche have conceded 155 goals while scoring 241. Their opponents have had 218 power-play opportunities (18th in the NHL), resulting in 35 power-play goals against Colorado. The Avalanche currently lead the league with 284 goals this season, also allowing 190. They have attempted 2,551 shots, boasting a shooting percentage of 11.1%. With 110 points, their points percentage stands at .724. The team has faced 1,982 shots, achieving a .904 save percentage. On power plays, Colorado has 244 chances, converting 43 into goals for a percentage of 17.62%.
In goal for the Avalanche will be Mackenzie Blackwood. Throughout his career, Blackwood has faced 786 goals, holding a goals-against average of 2.91 over 288 NHL games. His career save percentage is .905, with 13,438 minutes played and a record of 124-113-29. Blackwood has achieved 153 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .567, having seen 8,271 shots and made 7,485 saves.
In their previous encounter, the Blues triumphed over the Avalanche with a score of 3-2, despite having four power-play chances without scoring. The Blues managed 3 goals on their 28 shots on goal.
At even strength, the Blues have recorded 169 goals and scored 35 while on the power play (ranking 30th in the league). They have made 1,923 shot attempts (also 30th in the NHL) with a shooting percentage of 10.61%, while allowing 2,090 shots. This season, St. Louis has generated a total of 204 goals and accumulated 78 points, resulting in a .513 points percentage. They have permitted 234 opponent goals, including 183 at even strength and 51 while on the penalty kill. The Blues have had 199 power-play opportunities, achieving a 17.59% conversion rate, while their penalty kill stands at 75.83% against 211 opportunities, with an overall save percentage of 88.8%.
For the Blues, Joel Hofer will take to the crease. Opponents score an average of 2.66 goals per game against him, while he has allowed 271 goals overall. Hofer holds a quality start rate of 58.8%, with 60 quality starts in his career. He has started in 102 games and played 3,757 minutes, boasting a career record of 56-34-10 over 111 games, and has made 2,680 saves out of 2,951 shots faced, giving him a .908 save percentage.
Who will come out on top in this NHL showdown, against the spread or moneyline?
Recommendation: Back St. Louis
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