The set-up: This is a revenge game for the Avs. They've also lost two straight, so they definitely won't be taking anything for granted here. The Pens are 10-7-2 on the road this season and the Avs are 11-7-2 at home. Pittsburgh ranks fourth on the road offensively and 15th defensively. Colorado ranks second in the league offensively when at home and 28th defensively. Clearly on most nights that type of defensive performance isn't going to get the job done, but after back-to-back setbacks and with revenge on their minds, I believe the Avs risk life and limb tonight getting into shooting and passing lanes in an attempt to get off the schneid.

The pick: Note as well that Pittsburgh is a poor 8-9 (-4.7 units) in its last 17 after scoring four goals or more in its previous contest, while Colorado is 10-3 (+7.6 units) this season after allowing four or more goals. I'm laying the price and expecting a decisive victory.

10* GAME OF THE MONTH on the Colorado Avalanche.