The Colorado Avalanche (2-0) take on the Dallas Stars (1-0) during Saturday's NHL action, starting at 9 p.m. ET at Ball Arena and broadcast on ESPN+.
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Avalanche vs. Stars: Oct. 11 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Venue: Ball Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Avalanche's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.82 | 11th |
| Shots | 29.8 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.9 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 25.22% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.51% | 12th |
Stars' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.35 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.71 | 6th |
| Shots | 28.4 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 22% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.02% | 4th |
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Avalanche vs. Stars Top Players
Avalanche
- Nathan MacKinnon was one of Colorado's top contributors last season, totaling 116 points. He averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 10.1%.
- Cale Makar was another of Colorado's top contributors last season, tallying 92 total points (30 goals and 62 assists).
- In 79 games a season ago, Martin Necas proved to be another option for Colorado. He posted 84 points on the year (27 goals and 57 assists).
- As Colorado's top goalkeeper last season, Mackenzie Blackwood posted 28 wins and 21 losses while giving up 137 goals against 1,407 saves.
Stars
- Mikko Rantanen's 88 points last season made him an important offensive option for Dallas. He had 32 goals and 56 assists in 82 games.
- Matt Duchene was one of the top contributors for Dallas with 82 total points (one per game), with 30 goals and 52 assists in 82 games.
- Dallas' Jason Robertson was among the leaders on the team with 79 total points (35 goals and 44 assists).
- Jake Oettinger was 36-18-4 last season, conceding 147 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .909 save percentage (13th in the league).
Avalanche vs. Stars Injury Report
Avalanche
Mackenzie Blackwood: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Samuel Girard: Out (Upper Body),
Ronnie Attard: Out (Lower Body),
Sean Behrens: Out (Undisclosed),
Nikita Prishchepov: Out (Undisclosed),
Jacob MacDonald: Out (Hip),
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip)
Stars
Luke Krys: Out (Achilles),
Oskar Back: Out (Undisclosed),
Chase Wheatcroft: Out (Wrist),
Kyle McDonald: Out (Knee),
Jamie Benn: Out (Lung)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2025 | Kings | W 4-1 | Away |
| 10/9/2025 | Mammoth | W 2-1 | Home |
| 10/11/2025 | Stars | - | Home |
| 10/13/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 10/16/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Jets | W 5-4 | Away |
| 10/11/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 10/14/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 10/16/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Blues | - | Away |