Senators take on the Avalanche, look to extend home win streak

By  THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
 
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Colorado Avalanche (41-25-3, in the Central Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (36-26-5, in the Atlantic Division)

Ottawa, Ontario; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Senators -107, Avalanche -113; over/under is 6

BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators will try to keep their four-game home win streak intact when they take on the Colorado Avalanche.

Ottawa has a 20-9-2 record at home and a 36-26-5 record overall. The Senators have a 19-8-4 record in games their opponents serve more penalty minutes.

Colorado has a 41-25-3 record overall and an 18-15-1 record on the road. The Avalanche are fourth in the league with 228 total goals (averaging 3.3 per game).

The matchup Thursday is the second time these teams meet this season. The Avalanche won 5-4 in the previous matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Brady Tkachuk has 27 goals and 24 assists for the Senators. Shane Pinto has five goals and one assist over the past 10 games.

Artturi Lehkonen has 27 goals and 14 assists for the Avalanche. Valeri Nichushkin has scored seven goals with three assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Senators: 7-2-1, averaging 3.8 goals, 5.7 assists, 3.3 penalties and 7.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

Avalanche: 8-1-1, averaging 4.1 goals, seven assists, 2.5 penalties and five penalty minutes while giving up 1.9 goals per game.

INJURIES: Senators: None listed.

Avalanche: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.