The Colorado Avalanche (33-23-2) are set to face off against the St. Louis Blues (25-26-6) on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Enterprise Center in St. Louis. Puck drop is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT.
Team Overview
Colorado Avalanche: The Avalanche are currently holding the first Western Conference Wild Card spot with 68 points. They recently fell to the Nashville Predators 2-1, despite outshooting them 32-17. The Avalanche have been strong offensively, averaging 3.2 goals per game, and have outscored their opponents 154-128 in their last five games.
St. Louis Blues: The Blues are currently fifth in the Central Division and are coming off a 4-3 shootout loss to the Winnipeg Jets. Robert Thomas scored twice in that game, marking his 100th and 101st career goals. The Blues have been involved in close games recently, with all five of their February contests being decided by a single goal.
Key Players
Colorado Avalanche:
- Nathan MacKinnon: Leading the team with 87 points (21 goals, 66 assists) in just 58 games. He was also awarded MVP of the 4 Nations Face-off tournament.
- Cale Makar: One of the most offensively productive defensemen in the league, with 63 points (22 goals, 41 assists) this season.
St. Louis Blues:
- Robert Thomas: On a five-game point streak with three goals and five assists. He has 44 points (16 goals, 28 assists) this season.
- Pavel Buchnevich: Recorded a three-point game against the Jets and has six points (one goal, five assists) in his last five games.
Recent Form
Colorado Avalanche: The Avalanche have been solid, going 5-4-1 in their last 10 games. They average 2.7 goals per game while allowing 2.3 goals.
St. Louis Blues: The Blues have been struggling, going 3-5-2 in their last 10 games. They average 2.2 goals per game while allowing 3.3 goals.
