The Opponent: New York Rangers (3-2-1)
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The Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers are set to face off tonight at Madison Square Garden. This nationally televised contest features a few intriguing storylines, including Alexandar Georgiev starting against the franchise that drafted him back in 2017 and Cale Makar matching up with long-time comparable Adam Fox. These two clubs have not faced each other since December of 2021 in a game that Colorado won by a score of 4-2.
COLORADO AVALANCHE
Valeri Nichushkin has been a clear and early standout for the Avalanche, scoring six goals and five assists in six contests.