Toronto Maple Leafs (2-2-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (3-1, in the Central Division)
Denver; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche host the Toronto Maple Leafs after Cale Makar scored two goals in the Avalanche's 7-3 win over the Calgary Flames.
Colorado has a 3-1 record overall and a 2-0-0 record in home games. The Avalanche lead the league with 23 total goals (averaging 5.8 per game).
Toronto is 0-0-1 on the road and 2-2-1 overall. The Maple Leafs have scored and allowed 14 goals this season for an even scoring differential.
Saturday's game is the first time these teams match up this season.
INJURIES: Avalanche: Logan O'Connor: day to day (lower-body), Georgii Merkulov: out (undisclosed), Trent Miner: out (undisclosed).
Maple Leafs: Dakota Joshua: out (abdomen), Cade Webber: out (elbow), Elvis Merzlikins: out (shoulder), Max Domi: out (back), William Villeneuve: out (knee).
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