NHL Playoff Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. Colorado Avalanche
High-Stakes Matchup on Hockey Night in Canada
Edmonton Oilers Travel to Denver for Third Game of Series
The Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche will face off in a pivotal Game 3 of their Western Conference playoff series on Saturday night. The series is currently tied at 1-1, with both teams trading wins in the first two games. The Oilers come into Denver looking to steal a game on the road. They have a 1-1 record in Denver this season, with their lone victory coming in regulation. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have been leading the way offensively for the Oilers, combining for 14 points in the first two games of the series. The Avalanche, meanwhile, will be looking to protect their home ice and take a 2-1 lead in the series. They have a 3-0 record at home against the Oilers this season, with all three games being decided by one goal. Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen have been the catalysts for the Avalanche's offense, with both players recording six points in the first two games of the series. Saturday night's game is sure to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams averaging over four goals per game in the playoffs. The Oilers and Avalanche have combined for 23 goals in the first two games of the series, and there is no reason to believe that the scoring will slow down in Game 3. The game will be broadcast on Hockey Night in Canada at Rogers. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET.
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