San Jose Sharks (11-9-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (16-1-5, in the Central Division)

Denver; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche head into a matchup against the San Jose Sharks as winners of nine consecutive games.

Colorado is 16-1-5 overall and 8-0-2 in home games. The Avalanche have scored 88 total goals (4.0 per game) to lead the NHL.

San Jose has an 11-9-3 record overall and a 4-5-0 record in road games. The Sharks have gone 9-3-2 when scoring at least three goals.

Wednesday's game is the second time these teams match up this season. The Sharks won the previous meeting 3-2 in overtime. Philipp Kurashev scored two goals in the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: Nathan MacKinnon has scored 17 goals with 20 assists for the Avalanche. Martin

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