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Penguins vs. Avalanche predictions and NHL picks for Monday, March 16. Valeri Nichushkin finds the scoresheet.
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here . Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas are one of the best offensive duos in the NHL, and Valeri Nichushkin is riding shotgun.
My Penguins vs. Avalanche predictions expect the veteran power winger to take full advantage of the increased opportunity. Let’s get into my NHL picks for Monday, March 16.
Penguins vs Avalanche prediction Penguins vs Avalanche best bet: Valeri Nichushkin Over 0. 5 points (-115) The Colorado Avalanche are dealing with a wave of injuries up front, most notably to Artturi Lehkonen and Gabriel Landeskog. Valeri Nichushkin is on the top line with Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas as a result, providing him a golden opportunity to find the scoresheet.
MacKinnon and Necas hold the team's top two slots in 5-on-5 points by a wide margin. Playing alongside them will raise Nichushkin's floor and ceiling. Nichushkin has averaged more than two points per 60 with MacKinnon , and that trio has posted an encouraging 72% xG share through 18 minutes.