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Strategies for Wagering on Sharks vs Avalanche NHL Playoffs Spread, with a Focus on Game 3 Predictions

Tuesday night's home game for the Colorado Avalanche takes an unexpected turn, as earlier predictions suggested they would fall short...

NHL Playoffs Showdown: Tips for Wagering on Sharks versus Avalanche Game 3 Spread
NHL Playoffs Showdown: Tips for Wagering on Sharks versus Avalanche Game 3 Spread

Strategies for Wagering on Sharks vs Avalanche NHL Playoffs Spread, with a Focus on Game 3 Predictions

Avalanche Secure Victory in Game 2 Against Sharks

The Colorado Avalanche have continued their impressive playoff form, securing a 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks in Game 2 of their semifinal series. The Avalanche have now won three games in the SAP Center in the past 10 years, a significant achievement for the team.

Key contributors in the game included Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon, who combined for 22 points in the Avalanche's past six games. MacKinnon scored a goal and assisted on another, while Rantanen contributed one assist. Tyson Barrie, another crucial player, scored a goal and assisted on two others, setting a new playoff record for the Avalanche/Nordiques. Barrie also had three points in Game 5 of the first round.

Goalie Philipp Grubauer was instrumental in the Avalanche's success, allowing three goals on 34 shots. He even picked up the secondary assist on MacKinnon's goal into an empty net. The Avalanche's defensive stats for the game included 2.98 goals against, 31.93 shots against, and a power play/penalty kill percentage of 21.40.

For the Sharks, Brent Burns and Evander Kane stood out, each contributing two points. Burns scored two goals and assisted on another, while Kane scored a goal and assisted on another. Erik Karlsson also added an assist, his 10th of the playoffs. Tomas Hertl had a pair of assists.

Logan Couture has been the Sharks' top scorer in the 2019 playoffs, but the team was unable to capitalise on his contributions in Game 2. The loss means the Sharks trail 2-0 in the series, and they will be looking to bounce back in Game 3, which the Avalanche are slight favourites to win, according to betting trends.

The Avalanche will be aiming to continue their impressive form and secure a spot in the Stanley Cup Final. The Sharks, on the other hand, will be determined to mount a comeback and extend their season. The next game is sure to be an exciting encounter between two talented teams.

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