Date: Friday, November 20, 2009
Venue: General Motors Place (Canada Hockey Place) in Vancouver, BC
Time: 10:00 PM ET

Avalanche vs Canucks Preview
The Colorado Avalanche have struggled since opening the season with 10 victories in their first 13 games. Facing the team that routed them last week might not be the best way for the Avalanche to get back on track. Colorado closes out its three-game trip Friday night, when it faces a well-rested Vancouver Canucks team opening a five-game homestand. The Northwest Division-leading Avalanche (13-6-3) finished last in the Western Conference in 2008-09, but opened this season with an NHL-best 10-1-2 mark. Since then, however, Colorado is 3-5-1 following Wednesday’s 6-4 loss at Edmonton. (nhl.com)