"This is a short road trip for the Avalanche, but the second of a back-to-back series that started off in Las Vegas yesterday. Colorado beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2, but then had to travel to San Jose and now have a day game today as well. It's a short turnaround and travel. The young Sharks could jump on the Avs and cause some trouble."
"The Avalanche comes to town just a few days after signing Martin Necas to a new eight-year contract extension. Necas scored just 41 seconds into the game against Vegas, clearly inspired by the $11.5 million annually that will kick in next season. There are a few familiar faces in the Avalanche lineup. Brent Burns now wears an Avs jersey. He also scored against the Golden Knights yesterday, his first for Colorado. Mackenzie Blackwood is expected to start in the net for the Avalanche."
The San Jose Sharks host the Colorado Avalanche after Colorado posted a 7-4-1 start and sits atop the Central Division with 18 points. The Avalanche face a short road trip and a back-to-back schedule following a 4-2 win in Las Vegas, creating fatigue concerns. Martin Necas recently signed an eight-year extension and scored early against Vegas. Brent Burns joined Colorado and scored his first goal for the Avs. Mackenzie Blackwood, recovered from surgery, is expected to start in net. The Sharks likely insert Michael Misa and Sam Dickinson, with Alex Nedeljkovic expected to start in goal.
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