Mile High Hockey · Feb 19, 2023
Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Edmonton Oilers (1:00 p.m.)
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty ImagesThe Opponent: Edmonton Oilers (30-19-7)
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The last time the Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers faced off at Ball Arena, they got goal-ied by Pavel Francouz.
This time around, the Avs will have to go into battle without Francouz as they play the Oilers in a Sunday matinee on National TV. Both teams need points in their own playoff situations which are key and could influence both teams no matter the result. The defense has been the story as Bowen Byram, Cale Makar, and Josh Manson have all returned and caught the headlines in more ways than one. Will the three do it again this afternoon?