NHL action on Saturday features a matchup in Denver, Colorado between the Colorado Avalanche (4-0-1) and Boston Bruins (3-2) at Ball Arena, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche are first in the Western Conference and the Bruins are eighth in the Eastern Conference.
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Avalanche vs. Bruins: Oct. 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 18, 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 | 3.4 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 1.6 | 2nd |
| Shots | 32.4 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 26.4 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 15% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.71% | 11th |
Bruins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.6 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 15th |
| Shots | 28.4 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 15.79% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 90% | 8th |
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Avalanche vs. Bruins Top Players
Avalanche
- A leading offensive player this season for Colorado, Martin Necas has put up nine points.
- Nathan MacKinnon is another of Colorado's important contributors currently with eight total points (four goals and four assists) to his name.
- Colorado's scoring effort is aided by Cale Makar's eight points. He's contributed five assists.
- As Colorado's top goalie, Scott Wedgewood has recorded 4 wins and 0 losses this season while allowing eight goals with 124 saves.
Bruins
- David Pastrnak's two goals and four assists in five games for Boston add up to six total points on the season.
- Pavel Zacha has helped lead the offense for Boston this season with one goal and four assists.
- Boston's Elias Lindholm is among the leading scorers on the team with five total points (two goals and three assists).
- Jeremy Swayman is 2-1-0 on the season, allowing eight goals (2.7 goals against average) and collecting 87 saves with a .916 save percentage (23rd in the league).
Avalanche vs. Bruins Injury Report
Avalanche
Samuel Girard: Out (Upper Body),
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip),
Joel Kiviranta: Out (Lower Body),
Mackenzie Blackwood: Out (Lower Body)
Bruins
Hampus Lindholm: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2025 | Stars | L 5-4 | Home |
| 10/13/2025 | Sabres | W 3-1 | Away |
| 10/16/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 4-1 | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2025 | Sabres | W 3-1 | Home |
| 10/13/2025 | Lightning | L 4-3 | Home |
| 10/16/2025 | Golden Knights | L 6-5 | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 10/19/2025 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 10/21/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 10/23/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |