Published Dec 3, 9:28am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Dec 3, 9:28am ET
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Updated Dec 3, 9:28am ET
Competitive action is set for the NHL on Dec 4, as the in-form Colorado Avalanche bid to record a tenth win in eleven when they travel to the New York Islanders. Find our picks here.
The Avalanche have been the standout team in the Western Conference so far this season, scoring a remarkable 106 goals across their NHL-leading 19 wins.
Meanwhile, the Islanders will have the home ice advantage this week, as they bid to record a second straight win and improve on their 5-4-1 record over their last ten.
The NY Islanders will have the home ice advantage this week, as they chase back-to-back wins. They come into this clash sitting sixth in the Metropolitan Division, having gone 5-4-1 across their last ten.
The Islanders were excellent in their previous outing, as they battled to a 2-1 home success against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Anthony Duclair and Bo Horvat scored the goals.
The latter is enjoying a stunning campaign, leading the team with a staggering 25 goals. However, home form would be a slight concern this week, as the Islanders have gone 5-6-2 at UBS Arena.
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There have been few more eye-catching teams in the NHL this season than the Colorado Avalanche.
They come into this round of games sitting top of the Central Division standings, having accumulated an overall record of 19-1-6 this term. Meanwhile, their recent form is very consistent, winning on nine occasions, and suffering just a single defeat in overtime.
The Avalanche have won their last two games, with their latest outing ending in a 3-1 home success over the Vancouver Canucks. Nathan MacKinnon was the standout star in the win, scoring from two of his six shots on goal.
| TOTAL | Avalanche | Islanders | DRAWS | |
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| WINS | 100 | 47 | 49 | - |
| GOALS | 671 | 340 | 331 |
The Avalanche have been the standout team in the NHL this season, and their form is showing no signs of slowing after winning nine of their last ten.
Their record on the road has been very consistent, and their free-scoring approach and strong defensive game will make them incredibly hard to oppose when making Avalanche vs. Islanders picks on Thursday.
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