UPDATE: The Colorado Avalanche face off against the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at 7 p.m. MT at Ball Arena in a highly anticipated Heritage Night matchup. Fans are urged to arrive by 6:55 p.m. for a special on-ice ceremony honoring Brent Burns as he celebrates his 1,500th career game.
This game features a unique twist as both teams will don retro jerseys, with the Avalanche sporting their classic Quebec Nordiques uniforms and the Hurricanes representing the Hartford Whalers. This event is part of the six-game Heritage Series at Ball Arena, celebrating the rich history of hockey in the region.
The Avalanche are looking to bounce back after a tough 4-3 overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth earlier this week. Cale Makar, Jack Drury, and Martin Necas scored for Colorado, while goaltender Scott Wedgewood made 29 saves. The team currently stands at 5-0-2 this season, showcasing their strong performance.
Meanwhile, the Hurricanes are coming off a 4-1 defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday, struggling to find their rhythm. Sebastian Aho was the lone goal-scorer for Carolina, which now holds a record of 5-1-0.
As the Avalanche aim to improve on their solid start, Nathan MacKinnon leads the charge, ranked fourth in the NHL with 6 goals and 10 points. Makar continues to shine among defensemen, leading the league with 8 points and contributing to the Avalanche’s impressive 3.43 goals per game average.
Fans can tune in to the game on Altitude and Altitude Sports Radio (950 AM) for live updates. The two teams will meet again later this season on January 3, 2024, in Raleigh, where they will wear their Heritage jerseys once more.
Don’t miss the exhilarating action tonight as the Avalanche and Hurricanes battle for supremacy in this storied rivalry!
