Avs out to defend NHL-best home record vs. Blackhawks

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After absorbing their second four-goal road loss in the past month, the Colorado Avalanche will aim to build upon their NHL-best home record on Monday when they take on the Chicago Blackhawks in Denver.

Colorado is 23-6-0 at Ball Arena compared to 14-14-5 anywhere else. Poor puck movement and lack of possession added up during Saturday's 5-1 loss in Nashville, the