CENTENNIAL, Colo.--The Colorado Avalanche has played every other day for more than a week now and is entering its first back-to-back of the season, making rest and readiness critical for the club at this early stage of the campaign.
With that in mind, the Avs held a team video meeting and optional practice on Thursday at Family Sports Center, with about half of the skaters and both goaltenders participating in the on-ice session.
Colorado Prepares for First Back-to-Back of Season
The Avs held an optional practice ahead of their games against the Senators and Wild
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Bednar on hosting the Sens after an optional practice