This will mark the third time the Avs have played their home opener against the Wild. Colorado also began the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons against Minnesota. The Avalanche also began the 2012-13 campaign against the Wild, though that game was played in St. Paul.
Additionally, it is fourth time in the last five seasons that Colorado has faced a division opponent in its first home contest.
The NHL Network will reveal the full 82-game schedule for the upcoming campaign on Thursday at 3 p.m. MT.
