The Colorado Avalanche (44-13-10, first in the Western Conference) take on an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the Chicago Blackhawks (25-30-12, 14th in the Western Conference), on Friday, March 20 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will come out on top in Friday’s hockey action.

The Blackhawks have scored 24 goals over their last 10 outings, while conceding 28 goals. A total of 31 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into six power-play goals (19.4%). They are 3-4-3 over those contests.

Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday

Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Avalanche 4, Blackhawks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-266)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

The Avalanche have gone 5-10-15 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 44-13-10.
Colorado is 8-3-4 (20 points) in its 15 games decided by one goal.
Looking at the six times this season the Avalanche finished a game with only one goal, they have a 2-2-2 record, good for six points.
Colorado has taken six points from the nine games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-5-2 record).
The Avalanche have scored more than two goals in 51 games (40-5-6, 86 points).
In the 21 games when Colorado has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 15-1-5 record (35 points).
In the 51 games when it outshot its opponent, Colorado is 33-10-8 (74 points).
The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents 13 times, and went 10-3-0 (20 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a 7-12-19 record in overtime games this season and a 25-30-12 overall record.
In the 23 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 25 points.
This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
Chicago has 14 points (5-9-4) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
The Blackhawks have earned 49 points in their 34 games with more than two goals scored.
This season, Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in 27 games and registered 31 points with a record of 13-9-5.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 10-7-4 (24 points).
The Blackhawks’ opponents have had more shots in 44 games. The Blackhawks went 16-20-8 in those contests (40 points).

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Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Friday, March 20, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

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