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The Colorado Avalanche (5-0-2) host the Carolina Hurricanes (5-1) at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on October 23, 2025, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche rank first in the Western Conference and the Hurricanes are third 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 has been imperative to Colorado's offense this season, registering 11 points in seven games.
- Nathan MacKinnon has 10 points (six goals, four assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- With eight points through seven games (three goals and five assists), Cale Makar has been an important part of Colorado's offensive efforts this season.
- Scott Wedgewood (5-0-2) has a 1.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .927 for Colorado.
Hurricanes
- Seth Jarvis' nine points make him an important offensive option for Carolina. He has six goals and three assists in six games.
- Sebastian Aho has racked up eight points this season, with two goals and six assists.
- Shayne Gostisbehere's one goal and six assists add up to seven points this season.
- Frederik Andersen is 3-1-0 this season, collecting 84 saves and giving up 10 goals (2.5 goals against average) with an .894 save percentage (38th in the league).
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 |