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NHL Wednesday night: Florida vs. Colorado
NHL Wednesday night: Florida vs. Colorado

In a rare sign the Florida Panthers will go out of their usual schedule and play a game with the Colorado Avalanche.


For the latest NHL betting options and hockey odds, check out online sportsbook Bet Phoenix. The Florida Panthers will embark on a three-game road trip at a critical point in the season, as they are fighting for a spot atop the Southeast Division — which they currently hold — with the Washington Capitals. Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche are just a point away from the final playoff spot in the tight Western Conference, so a rendezvous with an Eastern Conference club with playoff positioning on the line figures to be incentive enough.

Despite winning just one of the past five games, the Panthers still occupy the top spot in the Southeast Division. When the club skates into Colorado, it will mark the first of a three-game road trip, all against Western Conference foes. A solid road trip could help the Panthers build on their division lead or at least get the team feeling good about their game as the club closes the month of January before the All-Star break. Most recently, the Panthers earned a point in a shootout loss to the Boston Bruins Monday night.

Win some, lose some. That's been the story of late for the Colorado Avalanche, who followed up a two-game win streak to begin the month of January with a two-game skid. That was followed up with an overtime loss, tight win and, most recently, a 6-1 loss to Phoenix. When the Panthers come to town, which Avs team shows up remains to be seen, but after a tough loss, Colorado figures to come out motivated to get back on the winning track. Converting on whatever scoring chances the Avs create will be the key, as the team feels it left some plays on the ice against Phoenix.

The Panthers need to respond on the road if they hope to stay among the top spot in the standings and be known as one of the hottest teams in the NHL.



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