For 14 seasons, the Quebec Nordiques and Hartford Whalers were division rivals, meeting in the playoffs for two straight years. Two relocations later, the old rivalry is reduced to meeting twice a season.

The Nordiques are now the Colorado Avalanche and Hartford headed south to become the Carolina Hurricanes. When Colorado hosts Carolina on Thursday night, it will be with a nod to the history between the franchises when they don the jerseys of their roots.

For the first time since May 3, 1995, the teams will face each other while wearing their old uniforms. The Avalanche will be in dark Nordiques jerseys and the Hurricanes will sport Whalers gear.

Colorado is celebrating its 30th season in Denver and will wear Nordiques gear seven times, including Jan. 3 at Carolina.

Both teams are off

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