Overview
- Colorado wears the Nordiques sweater for the first time Oct. 23 against Carolina, which will be in white Hartford Whalers uniforms, with a rematch in matching throwbacks on Jan. 3.
- The Avalanche published seven Heritage dates for the Nordiques look: Oct. 23 vs. CAR; Nov. 29 vs. MTL; Jan. 3 at CAR; Jan. 12 vs. TOR; March 16 vs. PIT; April 1 vs. VAN; April 11 vs. VGK.
- Carolina will wear Whalers throwbacks for multiple games, including Oct. 23, Jan. 3, and a Whalers Night on Jan. 29 against Utah.
- The jersey closely reproduces the classic Nordiques design with a baby‑blue base, fleur‑de‑lis detailing, and the red igloo “N” crest.
- Both teams enter the throwback night on strong form to start the season, with Colorado 5‑0‑2 and Carolina 5‑1‑0.