Avalanche-Rangers a big draw for Norway

Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg, left, fights for control of the puck as Avalanche left wing Andreas Martinsen, of Norway, defends during the first period of a Dec. 3 game in Denver. (David Zalubowski / Associated Press)

DENVER — Tonight's Avalanche-Rangers game at the Pepsi Center is going to be big news in Baerum, Flekkefjord and Oslo — and likely everywhere else in Norway.

That's because Rangers standout Mats Zuccarello and Avalanche winger Andreas Martinsen are the only Norwegian-born players currently active in the NHL. They've been teammates on national teams, but never have played against each other in the NHL. The Avalanche has had two other Norwegian-born players in their…