Overview

• The Avalanche enter 1-0 after a 4-1 road win over the Kings to start the season.
• Utah plays its first game under the Mammoth name after operating as Utah Hockey Club last season following the move from Arizona.
• Scott Wedgewood is confirmed to start in goal for Colorado, and Blackwood is listed week-to-week as the club carries three goaltenders.
• J.J. Peterka debuts for Utah, and 2023 No. 6 pick Dmitry Simashev made the roster out of camp and is likely to play.
• Karel Vejmelka is expected in net for the Mammoth as Colorado leans on a deep lineup featuring additions such as Brent Burns, Brock Nelson and Martin Necas.