Table: rangers_season_8
Columns: game
december
opponent
score
record

Question: What was the score in the game where the record was 10-9-7?
SQL: SELECT "score" FROM rangers_season_8 WHERE "record" = '10-9-7'

Question: What was the first time in December they played the Colorado Avalanche?
SQL: SELECT MIN("december") FROM rangers_season_8 WHERE "opponent" = 'colorado avalanche'