The Colorado Avalanche (4-2-1) close out a two-game homestand at Ball Arena against the Pittsburgh Penguins (3-3-1). Puck drop is…
The Colorado Avalanche host the Pittsburgh Penguins at Ball Arena for their eighth game of the season on October 16, 2026. This matchup marks Colorado's first game with assistant coach Brett McLean running the power play after replacing Dave Hakstol. Head coach Jared Bednar promoted Jaden Schwartz to the top power-play unit alongside Martin Necas moving to the second unit, giving McLean full authority to implement changes.
Colorado will dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen due to injuries to Nicolas Roy and Zachary L'Heureux, while Logan O'Connor remains on long-term injured reserve. Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood is confirmed to make his sixth start of the season against Pittsburgh's Arturs Silovs, and former Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard makes his return to Denver.
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