3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s Opening Win Over Blackhawks October 14, 2021 by The Hockey Writers No Nathan MacKinnon? No problem. With their superstar sitting out the season opener after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week, the Colorado Avalanche didn’t miss a beat, using… Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)