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The Colorado Avalanche (5-4-1) and the Tampa Bay Lightning (7-2) hit the ice in Denver, Colorado on October 23, 2026 at Ball Arena, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche sit in eighth place in the Western Conference. The Lightning rank fourth in the Eastern Conference.
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Lightning vs. Avalanche: Oct. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Venue: Ball Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Avalanche's 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4.1 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 11th |
| Shots | 30.6 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 18.75% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.61% | 11th |
Lightning's 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.44 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.56 | 6th |
| Shots | 29.8 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.2 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 12.9% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.17% | 17th |
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Lightning vs. Avalanche Top Players
Avalanche
- One of Colorado's top offensive players this season is Nathan MacKinnon, who has recorded 16 points in 10 games.
- Having scored three goals and adding eight assists, Cale Makar is a top contributor for Colorado through nine games.
- On 23 shots (for five goals) and six assists, Martin Necas has contributed 11 points this season.
- As Colorado's top goalie, Mackenzie Blackwood has recorded 4 wins and 3 losses this season while allowing 20 goals with 160 saves.
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov's four goals and nine assists in nine games for Tampa Bay add up to 13 total points on the season.
- Brandon Hagel has racked up 12 total points (1.3 per game) this season. He has seven goals and five assists.
- Jake Guentzel has nine points so far, including four goals and five assists.
- Andrei Vasilevskiy is 5-2-0 on the season, allowing 17 goals (2.5 goals against average) and collecting 149 saves with an .898 save percentage (25th in the league).
Lightning vs. Avalanche Injury Report
Avalanche
Nicolas Roy: Out (Lower Body),
Zachary L'Heureux: Out (Upper Body),
Georgii Merkulov: Out (Undisclosed)
Lightning
Yanni Gourde: Out (Hip)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2026 | Penguins | W 5-2 | Home |
| 10/19/2026 | Flyers | L 3-2 | Away |
| 10/20/2026 | Devils | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/23/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 10/25/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 10/28/2026 | Devils | - | Home |
| 10/31/2026 | Flames | - | Home |
Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2026 | Kraken | W 4-3 | Home |
| 10/17/2026 | Canucks | W 4-2 | Home |
| 10/20/2026 | Golden Knights | W 6-2 | Away |
| 10/23/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 10/24/2026 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 10/29/2026 | Jets | - | Home |
| 10/31/2026 | Predators | - | Away |