Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks (5:30 p.m.)

The Avalanche start a back-to-back situation with the Chicago Blackhawks tonight at the United Center in Chicago, IL. The Avalanche are climbing the standings as they stack points, having secured at least one in their last eight contests. It's the year of the debut, as Trent Miner will get the starters net tonight against the central's least successful group.

Colorado Avalanche: 25-15-1

The Opponent: Chicago Blackhawks (13-25-2)

Time: 5:30 p.m. MT

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