Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (56-19-7, first in the Central Division)
Denver; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
LINE: Avalanche -178, Oilers +150; over/under is 6.5
STANLEY CUP SEMIFINALS: Avalanche host series opener
BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche host the Edmonton Oilers to open the Western Conference finals. The teams meet Friday for the fourth time this season. The Avalanche went 2-1 against the Oilers in the regular season. In their last regular season matchup on April 22, the Oilers won 6-3.
Colorado is 56-19-7 overall and 31-5-3 at home. The Avalanche have a 29-8-1 record when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent.
Edmonton has a 20-14-5 record on the road and a 49-27-6 record overall. The Oilers have a 16-7-2 record in games their opponents commit more penalties.
TOP PERFORMERS:
LAST 10 GAMES: Avalanche: 8-1-1, averaging 4.3 goals, 6.9 assists, 3.1 penalties and seven penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.
Oilers: 7-2-1, averaging 4.3 goals, seven assists, 5.5 penalties and 13.6 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game.
INJURIES: Avalanche: Ryan Murray: out (hand/wrist), Samuel Girard: out for season (sternum).
Oilers: Oscar Klefbom: out (shoulder).
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