The Colorado Avalanche (12-1-5) square off against the New York Islanders (10-6-2) in NHL play on Sunday, starting at 9 p.m. ET at Ball Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Avalanche are first (with 29 points) in the Western Conference and the Islanders are fifth (22 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Avalanche vs. Islanders: Nov. 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, November 16, 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 | 4.11 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.44 | 1st |
| Shots | 34.1 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 25.9 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 17.39% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 87.93% | 2nd |
Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 18th |
| Shots | 28.8 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 16.67% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.65% | 15th |
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Avalanche vs. Islanders Top Players
Avalanche
- One of Colorado's top offensive options this season is Nathan MacKinnon, who has put up 33 points in 18 games.
- Cale Makar has 24 points (six goals, 18 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Through 18 games, Martin Necas has proven himself as an important offensive option for Colorado. He has 24 points (12 goals and 12 assists).
- In 14 games played this season, Scott Wedgewood (10-1-2) has allowed 30 goals.
Islanders
- Bo Horvat has put up 23 points (1.3 per game) for New York, with 12 goals and 11 assists in 18 games (playing 20:51 per game).
- Matthew Schaefer has racked up 15 points this season, with seven goals and eight assists.
- New York's Mathew Barzal is among the leading scorers on the team with 15 total points (five goals and 10 assists).
- Ilya Sorokin is 6-4-2 on the season, giving up 35 goals (2.9 goals against average) and collecting 310 saves with an .899 save percentage (33rd in the league).
Avalanche vs. Islanders Injury Report
Avalanche
Valeri Nichushkin: Out (Lower Body),
Joel Kiviranta: Out (Lower Body),
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip)
Islanders
Pierre Engvall: Out (Ankle),
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Ethan Bear: Out (Undisclosed)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/9/2025 | Canucks | W 5-4 | Away |
| 11/11/2025 | Ducks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 11/13/2025 | Sabres | W 6-3 | Home |
| 11/16/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 11/20/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 11/22/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
| 11/23/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2025 | Devils | W 3-2 | Away |
| 11/13/2025 | Golden Knights | W 4-3 | Away |
| 11/14/2025 | Mammoth | W 3-2 | Away |
| 11/16/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 11/18/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 11/20/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 11/22/2025 | Blues | - | Home |