Vegas brings 3-game win streak into matchup with Colorado

Vegas Golden Knights (14-6-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (12-10, in the Central Division)

Denver; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights will attempt to extend a three-game win streak with a victory over the Colorado Avalanche.

Colorado has a 6-6-0 record at home and a 12-10 record overall. The Avalanche have a -8 scoring differential, with 75 total goals scored and 83 given up.

Vegas has gone 6-4-2 in road games and 14-6-2 overall. The Golden Knights rank second in NHL play with 85 total goals (averaging 3.9 per game).

The teams play Wednesday for the second time this season. The Golden Knights won 8-4 in the previous matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Mikko Rantanen has 14 goals and 18 assists for the Avalanche. Sam Malinski has scored goals over the last 10 games.

Jack Eichel has eight goals and 26 assists for the Golden Knights. Alexander Holtz has scored goals over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Avalanche: 7-3-0, averaging 3.5 goals, six assists, 2.8 penalties and 5.6 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game.

Golden Knights: 6-3-1, averaging 3.1 goals, 5.3 assists, three penalties and 7.1 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

INJURIES: Avalanche: None listed.

Golden Knights: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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