The Avalanche have won 11 straight vs. the Sharks with nine of those coming by multiple goals. So, even with the added juice, grabbing the Avs on the puck line is the play tonight. A Western Conference tilt concludes tonight's NHL slate,

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The playoff push is on for the Avalanche and it’s a tight race. Twenty games remain on the schedule going into Thursday’s matchup against the San Jose Sharks. Hockey reference has their playoff probability at 96% sitting at 74 points.

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The Colorado Avalanche host the San Jose Sharks after Artturi Lehkonen's two-goal game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Avalanche's 4-1 win.

Timo Meier will play in his 600th NHL game against the Colorado Avalanche on Feb. 26. Meier began his NHL career with the San Jose Sharks. He was selected ninth overall in the 2015 draft and spent seven seasons with San Jose from 2016-17 until halfway through the 2022-23 season.

The Colorado Avalanche host the San Jose Sharks after Artturi Lehkonen's two-goal game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Avalanche's 4-1 win.

Eklund leads the Sharks in points (46) and assists (33) while being third in goals (13). Toffoli leads the Sharks in goals (24) and third in points (43). Celebrini is second on the Sharks in points (45) and goals (19) while being tied for second in assists (26).

If MacKinnon scores, there is a high-probability that Martin Necas is involved, given that they skate together on both the first line and first power play unit. Necas has recorded an assist on each of MacKinnon’s past two goals.

The San Jose Sharks are on the road to take on the Colorado Avalanche Thursday night. Below we will continue our NHL odds series by handing out a Sharks-Avalanche prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game.

Find value in today’s NHL slate with a sharp mix of moneyline and puck line picks. Backed by stats and trends, this breakdown sets up a profitable night.

DENVER (KDVR) — The playoff push is on for the Avalanche and it’s a tight race. Twenty games remain on the schedule going into Thursday’s matchup against the San Jose Sharks.