The Opponent: Columbus Blue Jackets (3-7-0)
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The Colorado Avalanche have been off all week preparing for back-to-back games against the Blue Jackets in Tampere, Finland, and today the first one has finally arrived. After blowing a 3-0 lead in Long Island before heading overseas, the Avalanche will look to bounce back by extending Columbus’ early season losing streak to 4 straight Ls.
Both teams have spent the week exploring Tampere with their Finnish stars, Mikko Rantanen and Patrick Laine, and should be ready to showcase the NHL in front of a crowd that is expected to be equal parts Avs and Jackets fans.