Most RecentColorado opens season at home against ChicagoBy The Associated PressOctober 11, 2021 GMTChicago Blackhawks vs. Colorado AvalancheDenver; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Avalanche -279, Blackhawks +226; over/under is 6Avs head coach Bednar sidelined after positive COVID-19 testOctober 7, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche announced that coach Jared Bednar has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the next two preseason games against the Dallas Stars.Assistant coaches Ray Bennett and Nolan Pratt will take his place on the bench, the team posted Thursday on Twitter.