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The Colorado Avalanche<\/a> and Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> are slated to face off at Ball Arena on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. ET, a matchup that includes Nathan MacKinnon<\/a> and Connor Bedard<\/a> as two of the main players you’ll want to keep tabs on. Check out everything you need to know about the Avalanche-Blackhawks game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over\/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.<\/p>\n Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Game Information and TV ChannelWhen: Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 6 p.m. ETWhere: Ball Arena in Denver, ColoradoTV: ESPN+Live Boxscore: FOX Sports<\/a> Avalanche vs Blackhawks Betting<\/a> Information Favorite Puck Line Favorite Puck Line Odds Underdog<\/a> Puck Line Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Avalanche -1.5<\/a> -125 105 6.5 -105 -115 -345<\/a> +275<\/a> <\/p>\n This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Prediction<\/p>\n ATS Pick: Avalanche (- 1.5) Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Betting InsightsColorado and its opponent have gone over 6.5 combined goals in 26 of 57 games this season.Chicago has combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 23 of 58 games this season.These two teams average 6.4 goals per match combined, 0.1 less than this game’s total.Opponents of these teams average 5.6 goals per game combined, 0.9 fewer than this game’s over\/under.In terms of goals scored, the Avalanche are first in the league, and the Blackhawks are 26th.This match features the league’s 22nd-ranked (Blackhawks) and top-ranked (Avalanche) teams in terms of defense.Avalanche StatsThe Avalanche’s 217 total goals (3.8 per game on 6.7 assists per outing) lead the league.Defensively, Colorado has been the stingiest squad in NHL<\/a> play, allowing 140 total goals (just 2.5 per game).Their +77 goal differential is the best in the league.The 28 power-play goals Colorado has scored this season rank 24th in the NHL (on 185 chances).The Avalanche’s 15.14% power-play conversion rate ranks 32nd in the league.The one shorthanded goal Colorado has scored this season rank 30th among all NHL teams.Avalanche Leaders Name Games Goals Assists Points Giveaways Takeaways Faceoff Win % Nathan MacKinnon 56 40 55 95 120 16 50.9% Martin Necas<\/a> 54 25 40 65 89 15 45% Cale Makar<\/a> 57 15 43 58 61 33 – Brock Nelson<\/a> 57 30 20 50 49 16 49.9% Artturi Lehkonen<\/a> 57 19 22 41 39 11 17.6% Blackhawks StatsThe Blackhawks have 153 goals this season (2.6 per game), 26th in the NHL.Chicago’s total of 184 goals conceded (3.2 per game) ranks 22nd in the league.With a goal differential of -31, they are 28th in the league.Chicago has 32 power-play goals (17th in NHL) on 167 chances.The Blackhawks’ power-play percentage (19.16) puts them 21st in the league.Chicago has scored four shorthanded goals (16th in league).Blackhawks Leaders<\/p>\n
O\/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Avalanche 5 – Blackhawks 1<\/p>\n