Preview: A rematch with the Coyotes in the desert

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsColorado Avalanche: 21-11-2

The Opponent: Arizona Coyotes (17-14-2)

Time: 7 p.m. MT

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Following a quick pause for the holidays, the Colorado Avalanche are right back to work with a rematch against a division foe. It hasn’t been easy against the Arizona Coyotes in recent years but the Avalanche would like to build off of the team’s 4-1 win over the Coyotes from last weekend and extend their win streak to three games. Or will they begin to ride the roller coaster of inconsistency yet again?

All eyes will be on Nathan MacKinnon to see if he can extend the league’s longest point…