The Colorado Avalanche (35-24-2) square off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (24-29-10) in NHL play on Tuesday, starting at 9 p.m. ET at Ball Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Avalanche sit in sixth place in the Western Conference. The Penguins are 15th in the Eastern Conference.
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Avalanche vs. Penguins: March 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, March 4, 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 | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.23 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.97 | 16th |
| Shots | 29.5 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.2 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 22.99% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.47% | 15th |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.89 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.62 | 31st |
| Shots | 28.8 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.3 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 24.16% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.79% | 18th |
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Avalanche vs. Penguins Top Players
Avalanche
- Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado's leading contributors this season with 91 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 9.4%.
- Having scored 20 goals and adding 49 assists, Martin Necas is a strong contributor for Colorado through 61 games.
- Colorado's offensive effort is aided by Cale Makar's 69 points. He's contributed 45 assists.
- Mackenzie Blackwood (22-16-5) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .915 for Colorado.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has scored 19 goals (0.3 per game) and put up 46 assists (0.7 per game), fueling the Pittsburgh offense with 65 total points (one per game). He takes 2.8 shots per game, shooting 10.9%.
- Rickard Rakell is one of the top contributors for Pittsburgh with 51 total points (0.8 per game), with 28 goals and 23 assists in 62 games.
- Erik Karlsson is a key player on offense for Pittsburgh with eight goals and 37 assists.
- Alex Nedeljkovic is 12-12-5 on the season, giving up 94 goals (3.2 goals against average) and collecting 777 saves with an .892 save percentage (51st in the league).
Avalanche vs. Penguins Injury Report
Avalanche
Tucker Poolman: Out For Season (Head),
Josh Manson: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Gabriel Landeskog: Out (Knee)
Penguins
Michael Bunting: Out (Abdomen),
Pierre-Olivier Joseph: Out (Upper Body)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/23/2025 | Blues | L 3-1 | Away |
| 2/26/2025 | Devils | W 5-1 | Home |
| 2/28/2025 | Wild | W 5-2 | Home |
| 3/4/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 3/6/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 3/8/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 3/10/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2025 | Flyers | W 5-4 | Home |
| 3/1/2025 | Bruins | L 3-2 | Home |
| 3/2/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 6-5 | Home |
| 3/4/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 3/7/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 3/9/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 3/11/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |