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The Colorado Avalanche released its 2016-17 schedule Tuesday.
The schedule features the latest start (Oct. 15) in franchise history. The previous latest start in Avalanche/Nordiques history was Oct. 11, 1984.
The home opener, announced Monday, will be against the Dallas Stars at the Pepsi Center. The Avs' first road game of the season, part of a four-game East Coast swing, is against the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct. 17.
The Avs have 30 games within the Central Division and 20 games against Pacific Division opponents.