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NHL Predictions: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche, October 16th

Tonight’s game with NHL Predictions here at Last Word On Hockey features the Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche as they do battle for crucial points in the early goings-on of the season. The Pittsburgh Penguins continue their Western road trip…

By Rohit Bhamra · Last Word on Sports

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 11:40 AM

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Last Word On Hockey previews the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Colorado Avalanche, predicting a 6-2 Avalanche win.
Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon headline the inter-conference matchup at Ball Arena in Denver.
The Penguins enter following a 5-3 loss to Chicago, while the Avalanche hold a 4-2-1 season record.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins face the Colorado Avalanche on October 16, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. The game features a marquee matchup between Nova Scotia natives Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon. Pittsburgh enters the contest following a 5-3 defeat against the Chicago Blackhawks, while Colorado holds a 4-2-1 record after splitting a two-game series with the Dallas Stars.

Arturs Silovs is projected to start in goal for Pittsburgh against Colorado netminder Mackenzie Blackwood. Rohit Bhamra of Last Word On Hockey predicts a 6-2 victory for the Avalanche, citing Pittsburgh's defensive vulnerabilities against Colorado's potent offense led by MacKinnon, Martin Necas, and Cale Makar.

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NHL Predictions: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche, October 16th

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