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The Colorado Avalanche (43-11-9) square off against the Seattle Kraken (29-25-9) as a part of Thursday's NHL slate, starting at 10 p.m. ET at Climate Pledge Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Avalanche sit in first place and the Kraken are eighth in the Western Conference.
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Avalanche vs. Kraken: March 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Avalanche's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.78 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.44 | 1st |
| Shots | 34 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.5 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 16.02% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.42% | 5th |
Kraken's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.83 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.95 | 12th |
| Shots | 25.4 | 28th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 20.77% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.78% | 31st |
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Avalanche vs. Kraken Top Players
Avalanche
- With 43 goals and 61 assists this season, Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado's top contributors (104 points).
- Martin Necas has 76 points (29 goals, 47 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- On 167 shots (for 19 goals) and 47 assists, Cale Makar has created 66 points this season.
- As Colorado's top goalie, Scott Wedgewood has recorded 24 wins and 3 losses this season while allowing 74 goals with 808 saves.
Kraken
- Jordan Eberle has totaled 22 goals and 22 assists in 61 games for Seattle, good for 44 points.
- Matthew Beniers has racked up 40 total points (0.6 per game) this campaign. He has 17 goals and 23 assists.
- Vince Dunn is a top contributor on offense for Seattle with 10 goals and 29 assists.
- Joey Daccord has an 18-15-5 record this season, with a .902 save percentage (24th in the league). He has 972 saves, and has given up 106 goals (2.9 goals against average).
Avalanche vs. Kraken Injury Report
Avalanche
Artturi Lehkonen: Out (Upper Body),
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip),
Gabriel Landeskog: Out (Lower Body),
Ross Colton: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Kraken
Jaden Schwartz: Out (Face),
Bobby McMann: Day-To-Day (Not Injury Related)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2026 | Stars | W 5-4 | Away |
| 3/8/2026 | Wild | W 3-2 | Home |
| 3/10/2026 | Oilers | L 4-3 | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 3/14/2026 | Jets | - | Away |
| 3/16/2026 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 3/18/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
Kraken's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2026 | Blues | L 3-2 | Home |
| 3/7/2026 | Senators | L 7-4 | Home |
| 3/10/2026 | Predators | L 4-2 | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 3/14/2026 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 3/15/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 3/17/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |