Associated Press
Avs raise banner, beat Blackhawks 5-2 to start title defense
Mikko Rantanen and his teammates logged a lot of extra ice time in the opener. Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin each scored two power-play goals, Rantanen had four assists and the fast-skating Colorado Avalanche began their Stanley Cup title defense with a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night. Shortly after raising their newest banner to the rafters, the Avalanche went to work.
Source: Yahoo Sports
