Red Wings, Avalanche look to reignite old rivalry
The rivalry was heated and filled with hatred between the fan bases and the organizations, and the NHL made each game between them must-see TV. From 1996-2002 Colorado and Detroit met in the playoffs five times and they collectively won five Stanley Cups.
The Avalanche fell off after the 2002-03season while the Red Wings continued to excel and won another Cup in 2008, so the rivalry cooled. And when Detroit moved to the