Colorado Avalanche Gameday Open Thread: Avalanche vs. Blackhawks (7:30 p.m.)

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The Opponent: Chicago Blackhawks (0-0-0)

Time: 7:30 p.m. MT

Listen: Altitude Sports Radio FM 92.5, AM 950

We are here Avs faithful! The Colorado Avalanche are finally back to playing hockey for the first time since winning the Stanley Cup in games that count! They already have their eyes set on another Stanley Cup win as they enter the season as the odds-on favorites.

It all starts tonight with a banner-raising ceremony shortly and then playing against the Chicago Blackhawks in the season opener. The Blackhawks are used to hosting these ceremonies but are now on the other end. They’ll look to play spoiler tonight…