Watch Chicago v Colorado Online Free Live Stream NHL -20 October-2011,03:00 CET .This is the first of four meetings between the two Western Conference foes, who will meet again in Chicago on Saturday night in the second half of the home-and-home series. The Avalanche won three of the four meetings last season and put up 15 goals in those games. The Hawks' lone win in a 4-0 shutout in the last game.Big Story: While the thought of last season's struggles against the Avs weigh slightly on the minds of some Hawks, the goal will be to continue playing solid hockey, as the team has amassed seven of a possible 10 points thus far. Meanwhile, the Avs aim to prove their 5-1-0 start to the new season is no fluke, and what better way to do that than to do so against the club many feel can return to the Stanley Cup Final? Watch Chicago v Colorado Live Stream Online PC TV Video Free, Chicago v Colorado Live Online Instant Streaming Internet TV Free, Chicago v Colorado Live Soccer TV Channels Online, Chicago v Colorado live streaming broadcast Online Today, Chicago v Colorado Live Stream Online Video Coverage Now, Spain Primera Division live stream online HD TV Online, Chicago v Colorado Live Stream Online HDTV Coverage Here.TEAM NEWS :Match Preview :Two seasons ago, the Chicago Blackhawks went from being an upstart team to Stanley Cup champions. After finishing up the best road trip in franchise history, the Colorado Avalanche are confident they can follow the same path.
In their return home Thursday night, the Avalanche will try to keep rolling by claiming the first leg of a home-and-home set with the Blackhawks.
With young stars Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane leading the way, Chicago ended a 49-year Cup drought in 2010. The Avalanche (5-1-0) won their most recent title in 2001, but the franchise has endured some difficult times lately.
Colorado finished last in the Western Conference in 2008-09, then rebounded to reach the playoffs a season later. A miserable second half in 2010-11 cost the Avalanche a chance to return to the postseason, but they appear ready to put that behind them.
Detroit spoiled Colorado's home opener by winning 3-0 on Oct. 8, but coach Joe Sacco's team started to thrive once it hit the road. David Jones' overtime goal at Toronto on Monday -- his fourth in three games -- gave the Avalanche a 3-2 victory and the franchise its first perfect trip of at least five games.
It was a great road trip and the guys certainly played hard," Sacco said. "I thought as the road trip went on, we found ways to win. That's the sign of a good team, when you're not at your best and you find a way to win. It's a good start to the year for us, but now we have to move ahead."
The Avalanche will next try to match their best win streak from last season, which occurred Dec. 10-19 and, coincidentally, included a home-and-home sweep of the Blackhawks (3-1-1).
Colorado has won four of five matchups against Chicago in Denver and prevailed 3-1-0 in last season's series. The Blackhawks' lone victory came Jan. 12 at the United Center as Corey Crawford made 24 saves in a 4-0 victory.
After the salary cap hurt Chicago's chances of defending its Stanley Cup last season, it spent this offseason upgrading its roster by adding Andrew Brunette's veteran scoring, Steve Montador's defensive skills, and toughness from forwards Dan Carcillo and Jamal Mayers.
The acquisitions have helped the Blackhawks get off to a better start. They opened this brief two-game trip with their first road win Tuesday, a dominant 5-2 victory over Phoenix that featured Mayers' first goal.
Chicago outshot the Coyotes 35-16, and Marian Hossa scored after missing one game with an upper-body injury. Dave Bolland's short-handed tally in the third period was his team-best fourth.
"I thought it was rock solid across the board," coach Joel Quenneville said. "We got all the lines contributing. (Crawford) was good in the net. Our defense was active. I was very pleased with the effort."
The Avalanche and Blackhawks conclude their home-and-home Saturday night at the United Center.
NHL
Match : Montreal v Pittsburgh
Date: , Thursday 20 October, 2011
Kick Off Time: 9:00 PMBST 21:00 EST BST
Live/Repeat: Live
In their return home Thursday night, the Avalanche will try to keep rolling by claiming the first leg of a home-and-home set with the Blackhawks.
With young stars Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane leading the way, Chicago ended a 49-year Cup drought in 2010. The Avalanche (5-1-0) won their most recent title in 2001, but the franchise has endured some difficult times lately.
Colorado finished last in the Western Conference in 2008-09, then rebounded to reach the playoffs a season later. A miserable second half in 2010-11 cost the Avalanche a chance to return to the postseason, but they appear ready to put that behind them.
Detroit spoiled Colorado's home opener by winning 3-0 on Oct. 8, but coach Joe Sacco's team started to thrive once it hit the road. David Jones' overtime goal at Toronto on Monday -- his fourth in three games -- gave the Avalanche a 3-2 victory and the franchise its first perfect trip of at least five games.
It was a great road trip and the guys certainly played hard," Sacco said. "I thought as the road trip went on, we found ways to win. That's the sign of a good team, when you're not at your best and you find a way to win. It's a good start to the year for us, but now we have to move ahead."
The Avalanche will next try to match their best win streak from last season, which occurred Dec. 10-19 and, coincidentally, included a home-and-home sweep of the Blackhawks (3-1-1).
Colorado has won four of five matchups against Chicago in Denver and prevailed 3-1-0 in last season's series. The Blackhawks' lone victory came Jan. 12 at the United Center as Corey Crawford made 24 saves in a 4-0 victory.
After the salary cap hurt Chicago's chances of defending its Stanley Cup last season, it spent this offseason upgrading its roster by adding Andrew Brunette's veteran scoring, Steve Montador's defensive skills, and toughness from forwards Dan Carcillo and Jamal Mayers.
The acquisitions have helped the Blackhawks get off to a better start. They opened this brief two-game trip with their first road win Tuesday, a dominant 5-2 victory over Phoenix that featured Mayers' first goal.
Chicago outshot the Coyotes 35-16, and Marian Hossa scored after missing one game with an upper-body injury. Dave Bolland's short-handed tally in the third period was his team-best fourth.
"I thought it was rock solid across the board," coach Joel Quenneville said. "We got all the lines contributing. (Crawford) was good in the net. Our defense was active. I was very pleased with the effort."
The Avalanche and Blackhawks conclude their home-and-home Saturday night at the United Center.
NHL
Match : Montreal v Pittsburgh
Date: , Thursday 20 October, 2011
Kick Off Time: 9:00 PMBST 21:00 EST BST
Live/Repeat: Live
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