The Colorado Avalanche (26-16-1) are set to face another top Central Division team on the road, taking on the Winnipeg Jets (28-12-3). Puck drop is scheduled for 5:08 p.m. MT.
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The Avalanche are coming off a spectacular performance against a severely injured Minnesota Wild. They defeated them 6-1, scoring three times in the final period, which allowed several of their top stars to rest in preparation for the Jets. Colorado is 1-1-0 against Winnipeg this year with the home team winning each of the first two games.
In the early November matchup, Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck stood on his head, helping his team capture a 1-0 shutout victory. In the…