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NHL play on Monday features a meeting in Denver, Colorado between the Colorado Avalanche (44-12-9) and Pittsburgh Penguins (33-18-15) at Ball Arena, starting at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Avalanche are first in the Western Conference (97 points), while the Penguins are fifth in the Eastern Conference (81 points).
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Avalanche vs. Penguins: March 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, March 16, 2026
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Venue: Ball Arena
Avalanche's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.75 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.43 | 1st |
| Shots | 33.8 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.4 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 16.11% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.7% | 6th |
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.36 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.91 | 9th |
| Shots | 29 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.2 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 25% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.18% | 2nd |
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Avalanche vs. Penguins Top Players
Avalanche
- Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado's leading contributors this season with 109 points. He has averaged 0.7 goals per game, shooting 15.4%.
- With 31 goals and 48 assists, Martin Necas is one of the top contributors for Colorado with his 79 points (1.2 per game).
- With 67 points through 65 games (19 goals and 48 assists), Cale Makar has been an important part of Colorado's offensive efforts this season.
- Scott Wedgewood (25-3-5) has a 2.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .918 for Colorado.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has scored 27 goals (0.5 per game) and put up 32 assists (0.6 per game), contributing to the Pittsburgh offense with 59 total points (1.1 per game). He takes 2.4 shots per game, shooting 20.5%.
- Bryan Rust is one of the impact players on offense for Pittsburgh with 51 total points (0.8 per game), with 24 goals and 27 assists in 59 games.
- Anthony Mantha is a key contributor on offense for Pittsburgh with 25 goals and 26 assists.
- Stuart Skinner is 20-13-8 in 41 games this season, conceding 111 goals (2.8 goals against average) with 901 saves and an .890 save percentage (50th in the league).
Avalanche vs. Penguins Injury Report
Avalanche
Gabriel Landeskog: Out (Lower Body),
Ross Colton: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Artturi Lehkonen: Out (Upper Body),
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip)
Penguins
Samuel Girard: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Kevin Hayes: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Ryan Graves: Out (Undisclosed),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),
Jack St. Ivany: Out (Hand),
Justin Brazeau: Out (Upper Body),
Sidney Crosby: Out (Leg)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10/2026 | Oilers | L 4-3 | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Kraken | W 5-1 | Away |
| 3/14/2026 | Jets | L 3-1 | Away |
| 3/16/2026 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 3/18/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 3/20/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 3/22/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10/2026 | Hurricanes | L 5-4 | Away |
| 3/12/2026 | Golden Knights | L 6-2 | Away |
| 3/14/2026 | Mammoth | W 4-3 | Away |
| 3/16/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 3/18/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 3/21/2026 | Jets | - | Home |
| 3/22/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |