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Preview: Colorado primed for revenge against New Jersey

A lot has transpired since the Colorado Avalanche met the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center just a week ago. The Devils traded for a little-known goaltender in Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets over the weekend. In the…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 3:00 PM
Preview: Colorado primed for revenge against New Jersey
Key Things to Know
  • The Colorado Avalanche host the New Jersey Devils seeking revenge for a 4-3 defeat suffered the previous week.
  • Colorado enters the matchup on a three-game losing skid, holding a 6-5-1 record.
  • New Jersey has won four consecutive games and sits second in the Metropolitan Division.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Colorado Avalanche host the New Jersey Devils at Ball Arena, aiming to avenge a 4-3 defeat suffered against them just one week earlier. Colorado enters the matchup on a three-game losing streak, most recently falling to the Nashville Predators, while the Devils have built a four-game winning streak.

Mackenzie Blackwood is expected to start in goal for Colorado as forward Nic Roy returns to full availability. The Devils are expected to start goaltender Jake Allen on the second night of a back-to-back, after newly acquired Connor Hellebuyck debuted in their 5-1 victory over the Dallas Stars.

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