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The Colorado Avalanche (6-5-1) take on the New Jersey Devils (8-4) during Wednesday's NHL slate, starting at 9 p.m. ET at Ball Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Avalanche sit in seventh place in the Western Conference. The Devils are third in the Eastern Conference.
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Devils vs. Avalanche: Oct. 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, October 28, 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 | 4.08 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.25 | 20th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 17.95% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 75% | 21st |
Devils' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.42 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.75 | 6th |
| Shots | 33.5 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 23.4 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 18.92% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.07% | 23rd |
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Devils vs. Avalanche Top Players
Avalanche
- With seven goals and 14 assists this season, Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado's top contributors (21 points).
- Martin Necas has 16 points (six goals, 10 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Colorado's offensive effort is aided by Artturi Lehkonen's 16 points. He's contributed four assists.
- As Colorado's top goalie, Mackenzie Blackwood has recorded 5 wins and 3 losses this season while allowing 23 goals with 191 saves.
Devils
- Jack Hughes has scored four goals (0.3 per game) and put up 10 assists (0.8 per game), contributing to the New Jersey offense with 14 total points (1.2 per game). He averages 3.8 shots per game, shooting 8.9%.
- Jesper Bratt has helped lead the attack for New Jersey this season with two goals and nine assists.
- Arseni Gritsyuk's six goals and four assists add up to 10 points this season.
- Jake Allen has a 5-2-0 record this season, with an .886 save percentage (39th in the league). He has 156 saves, and has conceded 20 goals (2.8 goals against average).
Devils vs. Avalanche Injury Report
Avalanche
Zachary L'Heureux: Out (Upper Body)
Devils
Seamus Casey: Out (Knee)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2026 | Devils | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/23/2026 | Lightning | W 6-3 | Home |
| 10/25/2026 | Predators | L 6-2 | Away |
| 10/28/2026 | Devils | - | Home |
| 10/31/2026 | Flames | - | Home |
| 11/2/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 11/3/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2026 | Ducks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 10/24/2026 | Kings | W 3-1 | Home |
| 10/27/2026 | Stars | W 5-1 | Away |
| 10/28/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 10/30/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 11/3/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 11/5/2026 | Blues | - | Home |