Banged-up Avalanche set to open season vs. Knights

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The Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche are still in championship windows, but they aren't as wide open as they were in the past.

Colorado won it all in 2022 and Vegas grabbed the Stanley Cup the following year before both teams made it no further than the second round of the playoffs last season. They now head into the 2024-25 campaign as strong contenders, bu