Carolina Hurricanes (5-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (5-0-2, in the Central Division)
Denver; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche and the Carolina Hurricanes face off in a non-conference matchup.
Colorado has a 2-0-1 record in home games and a 5-0-2 record overall. The Avalanche have allowed 13 goals while scoring 24 for a +11 scoring differential.
Carolina has a 5-1 record overall and a 3-1-0 record on the road. The Hurricanes have a 5-0-0 record in games they score three or more goals.
The matchup Thursday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams.
INJURIES: Avalanche: None listed.
Hurricanes: None listed.
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