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NHL action on Thursday features a meeting in Denver, Colorado between the Colorado Avalanche (5-0-2) and Carolina Hurricanes (5-1) at Ball Arena, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche are first (with 12 points) in the Western Conference and the Hurricanes are third (10 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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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
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- 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 | 4.00 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.50 | 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
- Martin Necas is one of Colorado's leading contributors this season with 11 points. He has averaged 0.7 goals per game, shooting 31.3%.
- Nathan MacKinnon has six goals and four assists for Colorado to compile 10 total points (1.4 per game).
- Through seven games, Cale Makar has proven himself as a scoring option for Colorado. He has eight points (three goals and five assists).
- In the seven games Scott Wedgewood has played this season, his save percentage is .927, 12th in the league.
Hurricanes
- Seth Jarvis' nine points make him a vital offensive option for Carolina. He has recorded six goals and three assists in six games.
- Sebastian Aho has helped lead the offense for Carolina this season with two goals and six assists.
- Carolina's Shayne Gostisbehere is among the leading scorers on the team with seven total points (one goal and six assists).
- Frederik Andersen has a 3-1-0 record this season, with an .894 save percentage (38th in the league). He has 84 saves, and has conceded 10 goals (2.5 goals against average).
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),
Jaccob Slavin: Out (Lower Body),
Shayne Gostisbehere: 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 |