The Avs are closing out their Florida vacation in late October with a dance with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lightning won the Presidents Trophy last year, but have started this season without the same punch as they did last year. Nevertheless, this will still be a challenge for the Burgundy and Blue as the Lightning are starting to heat up after an awful start to the season.
The Avalanche are on fire to start the season, having yet to lose in regulation this season and sit second in the NHL. However, this will be the second night of a back-to-back for the Avs, after having to go to overtime to beat the Florida Panthers 5-4 last night.