November Schedule:
11/1 @ Van
11/4 vs Pho
11/6 vs Chi
11/8vs Edm
11/11 @ Chi
11/14 vs Van
11/17 @ Cgy
11/18 @ Edm
11/20 @ Van
11/23 vs Phi
11/25 vs Nsh
11/27 @ Min
11/28 vs Min
11/30 @ TB
OK so lets Break this down:
Home: 7
Road: 7
Against NW Rival: 8
Points up for grabs: 28
Unlike the wild month of October where the Avs only saw 4 home games November is much more even, actually it literally breaks up perfects with seven games home and away. Up to this point the Avalanche have been very impressive at home, outscoring opponents 16-7 while winning all four games, but have definitely held their own on the road, outscoring opponents 22-19, going 4-1-2 on the road as of 10/27. If Sacco keeps the boys in stride there is no reason November won't go smoothly. The return of Liles will surely help out the PP, which has struggled since Lile's injury, and the return of McCleod will add some more of that intensity the Avs have showed early this season. I'd expect Anderson to continue seeing an abundance of playing time especially vs our North West rivals. When Budaj gets healthy he will probably see some time, but I dont expect much (possible we only see him 2 or 3 times this month). After the month of November is over the Avalanche will have played 17 road games, 1/3 of the road games for thewhole season, and if they can remain in a good spot in the Western Conference come Novembers end they will have themselves in a prime position for a playoff push. If the Avs can pulloff 18 of the 28 available points for this month I would consider this month a major success. I can settle for 14 easily but no less than 12, the Avalanche are bound to have a so/so month but if they have a disasterous month the impressive start will be all for nothing.
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