Colorado opens season at home against Chicago

Updated Oct. 11, 2021 3:50 p.m. ET

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Colorado Avalanche

Denver; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT

LINE: Avalanche -279, Blackhawks +226; over/under is 6

BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche face off against the Chicago Blackhawks at home in the season opener.

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Colorado finished 39-13-4 overall and 22-4-2 at home during the 2020-21 season. Goalies for the Avalanche allowed 2.2 goals on 25.3 shots per game last season.

Chicago finished 24-25-7 overall with a 11-14-3 record on the road during the 2020-21 season. The Blackhawks averaged 2.8 goals on 29.2 shots per game last season.

INJURIES: Avalanche: Pavel Francouz: out (lower body).

Blackhawks: Wyatt Kalynuk: out (ankle).

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