Minnesota Wild (0-1-0, seventh in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (1-0-0, second in the Central Division)
Denver; Saturday, 9 p.m. EDT
Bottom Line
Western Conference opponents Colorado and Minnesota face off.
Colorado went 22-20-8 in Western Conference action and 21-14-6 at home a season ago. The Avalanche averaged 32.6 shots per game last season on the way to scoring 3.2 goals per game.
Minnesota went 23-22-5 in Western Conference action and 21-18-2 on the road during the 2018-19 season. The Wild scored 49 power play goals on 241 power play opportunities last season.
The matchup Saturday is the first meeting this season for the two teams.
Avalanche Injuries: None listed.
Wild Injuries: Greg Pateryn: out (lower body).
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