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The NHL is getting an old-school matchup when the Hurricanes and Avalanche collide

Both teams are set to turn back the clock when they battle in Denver on Thursday night, donning the threads of their pre-relocation franchises.

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For the average hockey fan, Thursday's battle between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Colorado Avalanche is just another hockey game. It's taking place in October, mere weeks into the new season, so there isn't much at stake this early in the year. Still, we're going to witness something very cool when two of the league's best come to blows.