NHL action on Thursday features the Colorado Avalanche (5-0-2) hosting the Carolina Hurricanes (5-1) at Ball Arena, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche are first in the Western Conference (12 points), and the Hurricanes are third in the Eastern Conference (10 points).
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Avalanche vs. Hurricanes: Oct. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 23, 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 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.43 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 1.86 | 1st |
| Shots | 33.3 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 25.6 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 11.54% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.33% | 10th |
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.5 | 8th |
| Shots | 35.5 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 23.3 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 9.52% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 89.47% | 5th |
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Avalanche vs. Hurricanes Top Players
Avalanche
- With five goals and six assists this season, Martin Necas is one of Colorado's leading contributors (11 points).
- Having scored six goals and adding four assists, Nathan MacKinnon is a strong contributor for Colorado through seven games.
- Cale Makar has created eight points for Colorado in seven games this season, scoring on 15% of his shots and putting up three goals and five assists.
- Scott Wedgewood (5-0-2) has a 1.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .927 for Colorado.
Hurricanes
- Seth Jarvis has collected six goals and three assists in six games for Carolina, good for nine points.
- Sebastian Aho is a top offensive contributor for Carolina with eight total points this season. He has scored two goals and added six assists in six games.
- Shayne Gostisbehere is a key player on offense for Carolina with one goal and six assists.
- Frederik Andersen has an .894 save percentage (38th in the league), with 84 total saves, giving up 10 goals (2.5 goals against average). He has put up a 3-1-0 record this season.
Avalanche vs. Hurricanes Injury Report
Avalanche
Joel Kiviranta: Out (Lower Body),
Samuel Girard: Out (Upper Body),
Mackenzie Blackwood: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip)
Hurricanes
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out (Lower Body),
Shayne Gostisbehere: Out (Lower Body),
Jaccob Slavin: Out (Lower Body)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 4-1 | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Bruins | W 4-1 | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Mammoth | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 10/26/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
| 10/28/2025 | Devils | - | Home |
Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | Ducks | W 4-1 | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Kings | W 4-3 | Away |
| 10/20/2025 | Golden Knights | L 4-1 | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 10/25/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 10/28/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 10/30/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |