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Here's a preview capsule via the Associated Press:

Edmonton Oilers (28-13-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (27-17-1, in the Central Division)

BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers visit the Colorado Avalanche after Connor McDavid's two-goal game against the Minnesota Wild in the Oilers' 5-3 win.

Colorado is 27-17-1 overall and 13-8-1 at home. The Avalanche have gone 10-1-0 in games decided by one goal.

Edmonton has gone 13-6-2 in road games and 28-13-3 overall. The Oilers are 11-2-3 in games decided by a single goal.

The teams play Thursday for the second time this season. The Oilers won 4-1 in the last matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Mikko Rantanen has 25 goals and 36 assists for the Avalanche. Artturi Lehkonen has six goals over the past 10 games.

Evan Bouchard has seven goals and 26 assists for the Oilers. Leon Draisaitl has seven goals and six assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Avalanche: 7-2-1, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.1 assists, 2.3 penalties and 4.9 penalty minutes while giving up two goals per game.

Oilers: 7-2-1, averaging 3.4 goals, 6.2 assists, 2.6 penalties and 5.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.

(The Associated Press contributed to this report)