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Avalanche vs. Kings: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions The Colorado Avalanche (39-10-9) are heavy favorites when they visit the Los Angeles Kings (24-21-14) on Monday, March 2 at 10:30 p.m. ET on...

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Devon Toews - Collects helper Toews notched an assist, four PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact This was Toews' first point in five games since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 32-year-old defenseman missed nearly all of January due to the issue, though he had three points in six games for Canada at the Olympics. In the NHL, he's recorded just 14 points with 77 shots on net, 61 blocked shots, 24 PIM and a plus-27 rating over 45 appearances this season.

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Martin Necas - Plucks two apples in win Necas recorded two assists and put two shots on goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Necas stayed hot Saturday with his third consecutive two-point game following the Olympic break. The 27-year-old winger continues to push up the NHL's point leaderboard, as he's currently tied for 11th with 68 points. He has 25 goals, 43 assists and 136 shots on net across 55 appearances this season, and he could be poised for an electric back half of the season following his success with Czechia at the Olympics. Necas is an elite fantasy option in all formats for the foreseeable future.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nathan MacKinnon - Supplies pair of helpers MacKinnon distributed two assists and fired six shots on net in Saturday's 3-1 win over Chicago.

Impact MacKinnon slid the primary helper on both of Cale Makar's goals Saturday. The 30-year-old MacKinnon has been steady with two assists in both of Colorado's games since the Olympic break. Overall, the superstar center has 57 assists, 97 points, 258 shots on net and 46 hits, and 29 blocked shots across 57 games this season. With 40 goals, he remains the frontrunner for the Rocket Richard Trophy and should continue to be one of the three contenders for the Art Ross Trophy throughout the remainder of the regular season.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Brindley - Deposits go-ahead goal Brindley tallied the game-winning goal and placed two shots on net in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Brindley broke the 1-1 tie midway through the third period with a goal that would ultimately stand as the go-ahead tally. With Saturday's twine finder, the 21-year-old forward is up to six goals, 12 points, 53 shots on net and 30 hits across 45 games this season. His goal Saturday snapped a 25-game streak without finding the back of the net and 13-game run without recording a point. The young forward has flashed his potential this season, but remains off the fantasy radar until he earns a larger role with the Avalanche.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cale Makar - Lights lamp twice in win Makar scored two goals, including an empty-netter, put three shots on net and recorded two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over Chicago.

Impact Makar found the back of the net with just nine seconds remaining in the second period to tie the game at one before sealing the victory with his empty-net goal in the third. With the pair of twine finders, he is up to 17 goals, 60 points, 155 shots on goal and 95 blocked shots across 58 games this season. The reigning Norris Trophy winner is crafting another solid case for the award, and he could be fueled even further to post a strong season following Canada's second-place finish at the Olympics. Look for Makar to challenge the 90-point mark for the third consecutive season.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mackenzie Blackwood - Cruises to win Saturday Blackwood halted 14 of 15 shots on net in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Apart from Connor Bedard's power-play goal just under seven minutes into the first period, Blackwood experienced smooth sailing en route to his first win following the Olympic break. With the victory, he is up to a 17-6-1 record, a 2.23 GAA and a .916 save percentage across 24 games this season. Despite alternating wins and losses over his last eight outings, he's remained a strong overall option when healthy and has appeared to have surpassed Scott Wedgewood as the team's No. 1 netminder. Barring injury, Blackwood should continue to see a bulk of the workload moving forward and profiles as a strong fantasy option behind Colorado's elite offense.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche vs. Kings Prediction, Odds, Picks - March 2

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Avalanche vs. Kings Prediction, Odds, Picks - March 2

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Avalanche visit the Kings after Makar's 2-goal game

The Colorado Avalanche visit the Los Angeles Kings after Cale Makar scored two goals in the Avalanche's 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks

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Makar scores twice, Avalanche rally past Blackhawks | Chicago Blackhawks MacKinnon, Necas each gets 2 assists for Colorado; Chicago drops 3rd in row

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Makar scores 2 goals as NHL-leading Avalanche beat Blackhawks 3-1

Gavin Brindley scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1

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Joel Kiviranta - In concussion protocol Kiviranta is in the concussion protocol, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports Saturday.

Impact Kiviranta sustained the injury during Thursday's game against Minnesota. He was already expected to miss Saturday's match versus Chicago, but Kiviranta being in the concussion protocol means he will probably miss additional time. Zakhar Bardakov will likely play regularly on the fourth line during Kiviranta's absence.

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Joel Kiviranta - Slated to miss Saturday's game Kiviranta (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Chicago, per Colleen Flynn of Colorado Hockey Now.

Impact Kiviranta is considered day-to-day after sustaining the injury during Thursday's game against Minnesota. He has two goals and seven points in 30 appearances in 2025-26. Zakhar Bardakov is expected to draw back into the lineup due to Kiviranta's absence.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mackenzie Blackwood - Expected to start Saturday Blackwood is expected to start at home against Chicago on Saturday, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Impact Blackwood has a 16-6-1 record, 2.29 GAA and .916 save percentage in 23 outings with Colorado in 2025-26. He turned aside 31 of 34 shots en route to a 5-2 loss to Minnesota on Thursday. Chicago is 1-5-2 while averaging just 2.13 goals per game across its past eight outings.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Blackhawks at Avalanche — Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread We're now less than one week away from the NHL Trade Deadline and, after just one game in 22 days, the Blackhawks did not have a morning ska...

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PREVIEW: Blackhawks Continue West to Face Avalanche on Saturday Night | Chicago Blackhawks Chicago continues four-game road trip with matchup against Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena

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NHL Now: Lead with our Best | NHL.com The NHL Now crew break down last night's action including the Wild victory over the Avalanche and the Hurricanes extend their point streak t...

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Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 28

Preview the Feb. 28 matchup between the Colorado Avalanche and Chicago Blackhawks with betting odds over/under, game spread, moneyline, pred...

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Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 28

Avalanche host the Blackhawks after Necas' 2-goal game

The Colorado Avalanche host the Chicago Blackhawks after Martin Necas' two-goal game against the Minnesota Wild in the Avalanche's 5-2 loss

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nathan MacKinnon - Picks up pair of assists MacKinnon notched two assists and eight shots on goal in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Wild.

Impact MacKinnon sat out Wednesday's game versus the Mammoth to recover after his time at the Olympics with Canada. He was able to return a day later and should be good to go in a heavy role for the remainder of the campaign. The 30-year-old superstar is at 95 points (40 goals, 55 assists), 252 shots on net, 45 hits, 29 blocked shots and a plus-48 rating over 56 appearances this season.

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Avalanche host the Blackhawks after Necas' 2-goal game