Don't look now but the Colorado Avalanche are playing defense at an extremely high level to start the season. Coach Bednar's bunch is making life easier for Scott Wedgewood in net behind a defense that's #1 in the leagu in expected goals allowed per game across all situations. Utah hasn't been as good but they're still a top 7 defensive unit and an offense that's generating chances at a league average level. I made this total 5.5 flat but understand why books give proper respect to the star power up front for Colorado and their high end scoring talent.