Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said he is throwing his new forward into the fire to start off a six-game road trip. The Colorado Avalanche look to maintain their excellent position in the Western Conference tonight as they play against the New York Rangers. The Rangers are one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, sporting a 30-16-3 record and 63 points. Colorado Avalanche vs New York Rangers [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA0MTQyNzM0OTQ3MTMzMDY4/usatsi_19597203_168401874_lowres.jpg] Colorado Avalanche vs New York Rangers Conversely the Avalanche are second in the Western Conference with a 32-14-3 record and 67 points. They are also 7-3-0 in their last 10 games and presently on a three game win streak. All those factors considered, this should be a great match up. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaJx3zGsrSc[/embed] GAME PREDICTIONS * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined STARTING GOALIES & OTHER LINEUP NOTES The Avalanche will get a new addition to their lineup tonight. Zach Parise will be inserted into the roster. He will begin the Avalanche chapter of his career on a line with Ryan Johansen and Artturi Lehkonen — the team's second line. Zach Parise. [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAzOTExODI5NDUyMjM2Mjgz/usatsi_20287074_168400956_lowres.jpg] Zach Parise. Alexandar Georgiev will be the starting goalie while Jonathan Quick will start in net for the Rangers. Game time is 5 p.m. MT. RECENT AVALANCHE STORIES Avalanche kick off season's longest road trip with back-to-back [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/news/avalanche-kick-off-seasons-longest-road-trip-with-back-to-back] Avalanche 'obvious fits' for Canadiens goalie [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/news/avalanche-obvious-fits-for-canadiens-goalie] 2 underperforming Avalanche players at the All-Star break [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/news/2-underperforming-avalanche-players-at-the-all-star-break] Avalanche should roll the dice with Fleury [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/news/avalanche-should-roll-the-dice-with-fleury] AROUND THE NHL Beloved Former Oiler Makes a Comeback [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/beloved-former-oiler-makes-a-comeback] 2018 WJC Sexual Assault Case: What We Know [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/news/2018-wjc-sexual-assault-case-what-we-know] OPINION: Lightning Forward Gives Nonchalant Performance [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/news/lightning-forward-gives-nonchalant-performance] Bruins Discuss Importance of Seven-Game Homestand [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/news/bruins-discuss-importance-of-seven-game-homestand]