Preview: Defending home ice against the Coyotes

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty ImagesColorado Avalanche: 33-18-4

The Opponent: Arizona Coyotes (23-26-4)

Time: 4:00 p.m. MT

Watch: Altitude, Scripps, ESPN+ (Out of Market Only)

Listen: Altitude Sports Radio FM 92.5, AM 950

Opponent’s Beat: Five For Howling

Finally, the Colorado Avalanche are home. After a season-long six-game road trip, the Avs come home for a mini-two-game home stand.

It couldn’t come at a more important time. This afternoon/early evening, it starts with a divisional matchup against the always pesky Arizona Coyotes.

Colorado Avalanche

As mentioned earlier, this home game couldn’t come at a more important time and necessary for the Avalanche. This is due to going 1-4-1 on…