Avalanche Seek Fourth Straight Win Against Struggling Lightning

The Colorado Avalanche are set to face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, November 25, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, as they aim to extend their winning streak to four games. The Avalanche, currently 12-9-0 and fourth in the Central Division, are coming off a strong performance against the Florida Panthers, where they secured a 7-4 victory. Jonathan Drouin scored his first two goals of the season, and Mikko Rantanen contributed with one goal and three assists, earning him the NHL’s Second Star of the Week.

The Avalanche have been in impressive form, with Mikko Rantanen leading the charge with 17 points in his last nine games. Nathan MacKinnon continues to be a key player, leading the team with seven goals, 28 assists, and 35 points. Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev has been on a hot streak, securing his fifth consecutive win, the longest active streak for a goalie in the league this season.

On the other hand, the Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to bounce back from a two-game losing skid. With a record of 10-7-2 and fifth in the Atlantic Division, the Lightning were recently defeated by the Dallas Stars 4-2. Nikita Kucherov remains a crucial player for the Lightning, leading the team with 11 goals, 18 assists, and 29 points. Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has a strong goals-against average of 2.13 and a save percentage of .915.

The matchup is expected to be closely contested, with both teams having strong offensive and defensive capabilities. The Avalanche have a high-scoring power play, converting 30.3% of their opportunities, while the Lightning’s penalty kill unit is successful 76.3% of the time. Historical trends suggest that the game could be low-scoring, with the UNDER having cashed in several recent games involving both teams.

The Avalanche are seeking to continue their winning form on the road, where they are 6-3-0 this season. The Lightning, however, have a strong home record at 6-2-1. The game promises to be an exciting encounter between two high-scoring teams, with the Avalanche looking to capitalize on their current momentum.