Blue Jackets/Avalanche

This game between the Avalanche and the Blue Jackets may be crucial for the Canucks for the Northwest division title. The Blue Jackets are probably out of it, and will not be a big threat even if they do make the playoffs unless the Blue Jackets can make a few deals, and if Steve Mason can get over his slump (I guess thats what you call it). The Avalanche compared to the Blue Jackets are a threat in the western conference, and it looks like it will be a race to the finish for both the Avs and the Canucks, with less than 30 games left. The Canucks currently sit atop the Northwest divsion with a 4 point lead on the Avalanche. The Avs sit in 6th place in the Western conference.

-With a rookie like Matt Duchene, the Avalanche look like a strong team.
-But with the Sedin line doing all of the scoring and Roberto Luongo in net, the Canucks look just as strong, maybe even stronger.