DENVER – A battle in the Rockies.

On the second game of a back-to-back the Florida Panthers (15-12-2) will take on the league leading Colorado Avalanche (21-2-7) at Ball Arena on Thursday at 9:30 p.m. ET.

“We’re not really too worried about other teams,” Sam Bennett said of the upcoming opponents all being in playoff spots. “There’s going to be some tough games on this road trip, but it’s really about playing our game and that’s playoff hockey. Even though it’s December, we got to keep playing that style.”

Looking to flip last year’s outcomes, the Avalanche took both games, winning 7-4 (Nov. 23) and 3-1 (Jan. 6)

The first game between the two teams this season, the Avalanche will visit Florida for the second and final meeting on Jan. 4.

Coming into Denver on a three-game winning stre

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