Avalanche visit the Oilers after Necas’ 2-goal game

Colorado Avalanche (32-22-2, in the Central Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (34-16-4, in the Pacific Division)

Edmonton, Alberta; Friday, 9 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Oilers -179, Avalanche +149; over/under is 6.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Edmonton Oilers after Martin Necas’ two-goal game against the Calgary Flames in the Avalanche’s 4-2 win.

Edmonton is 34-16-4 overall and 18-9-2 in home games. The Oilers have gone 14-5-4 in games they convert at least one power play.

Colorado is 16-12-0 on the road and 32-22-2 overall. The Avalanche have an 11-2-1 record in games decided by a goal.

Friday’s game is the third meeting between these teams this season. The Oilers won 4-3 in the previous matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Leon Draisaitl has 38 goals and 43 assists for the Oilers. Zach Hyman has four goals and two assists over the past 10 games.

Cale Makar has 20 goals and 40 assists for the Avalanche. Artturi Lehkonen has six goals and three assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Oilers: 6-3-1, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.4 assists, 3.4 penalties and 7.1 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.

Avalanche: 5-4-1, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.7 assists, 3.1 penalties and 7.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.3 goals per game.

INJURIES: Oilers: 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.