Heading into this contest the Colorado Avalanche continued to limp along on their road trip nursing several injuries and in search of a win to build on their victory in Vancouver. They received good news in the morning that both Philipp Grubauer and Pavel Francouz would be able to dress in this contest with the former taking the net.
The Avalanche were looking to push their winning streak against the Flames to five going back to last season’s playoffs when the Avalanche closed out the first round series with three straight wins and then won their season opening matchup as well.