The Avalanche, fresh off a 2022 Stanley Cup win, begin their quest to repeat as champions tonight, as the depending Cup winners host the Blackhawks on Wednesday as a part of TNT's doubleheader.
Colorado is once again seen as a favorite to win hockey's most coveted trophy. While the club lose Darcy Kuemper, Andre Burakovsky and Nazem Kadri in free agency, the Avs re-signed Valeri Nichushkin, Josh Manson and Arturri Lehkonen, in addition to acquiring Alexandar Georgiev from the Rangers to replace Kuemper in net.
With a core of Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Co., the Avalanche are one of the betting favorites in the preseason to win their division and conference. For the Blackhawks, it's the exact opposite.
Dark days are ahead in Chicago, as the team begins its first season of play while committing to a rebuild. GM Kyle Davidson traded Alex DeBrincat and Kirby Dach in the offseason, giving away two young pieces in order to obtain draft picks. With Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews in the final year of their contracts, it feels more like "when", not "if", they are traded at some point.
Colorado will be raising its Cup banner at Ball Arena tonight before the game. The action starts tonight at 9:30 p.m. in Denver, Colo.
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Here is what you need to know to watch the Avalanche and Blackhawks game on opening night.
What time is Avalanche vs. Blackhawks?
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Ball Arena, Denver. Colo.
The puck drop for the Avalanche and Blackhawks game is set for 9:30 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Ball Arena.
What channel is Avalanche vs. Blackhawks on?
- TV channel: TNT (U.S.)
TNT will be home to both games on Wednesday night in the United States, as the network is set to broadcast Bruins vs. Capitals first before Avalanche vs. Blackhawks later.
Kenny Albert, Eddie Olczyk and Keith Jones will be on the call for TNT. Jackie Redmond will join as an on-ice reporter for the crew.
How to live stream Avalanche vs. Blackhawks
- Stream: TNT app, Sling TV
Select NHL games will be available to stream in the United States on TNT. In total, 62 regular-season games will be shown on TNT and its networks, including doubleheaders on Wednesday nights.
Those games can be streamed through a TV subscription in the TNT app, in addition to being available on Sling TV.
Sling TV offers NHL fans the ability to have access to more than 60 percent of the league's nationally televised games which can be streamed on TNT, ESPN and the NHL Network for the best price.
