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The Wednesday NHL schedule features the Colorado Avalanche (49-14-10) hosting the Vancouver Canucks (21-44-8) at Ball Arena, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche rank first while the Canucks are 16th in the Western Conference.
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Avalanche vs. Canucks: April 1 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Venue: Ball Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Avalanche's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.75 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.45 | 1st |
| Shots | 33.8 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 18.14% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.73% | 2nd |
Canucks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.49 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.77 | 32nd |
| Shots | 26 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 19.72% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 70.95% | 32nd |
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Avalanche vs. Canucks Top Players
Avalanche
- Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado's top contributors this season with 120 points. He has averaged 0.7 goals per game, shooting 15.5%.
- Martin Necas has 91 points (35 goals, 56 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Through 73 games, Cale Makar has proven himself as a contributor for Colorado. He has 75 points (20 goals and 55 assists).
- Scott Wedgewood (27-4-6) has a 2.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .917 for Colorado.
Canucks
- Elias Pettersson has put up 46 points (0.7 per game) for Vancouver, with 15 goals and 31 assists in 65 games (playing 18:07 per game).
- Filip Hronek is one of the top contributors for Vancouver with 41 total points (0.6 per game), with eight goals and 33 assists in 73 games.
- Brock Boeser has scored 18 goals on the season, adding 21 assists.
- Kevin Lankinen has an .876 save percentage (64th in the league), with 1,006 total saves, allowing 142 goals (3.6 goals against average). He has compiled an 8-26-5 record this season.
Avalanche vs. Canucks Injury Report
Avalanche
Cale Makar: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Nicolas Roy: Out (Upper Body)
Canucks
Filip Chytil: Out (Face),
Thatcher Demko: Out For Season (Hip),
Derek Forbort: Out (Undisclosed)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Jets | W 3-2 | Away |
| 3/28/2026 | Jets | L 4-2 | Home |
| 3/30/2026 | Flames | W 9-2 | Home |
| 4/1/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
| 4/5/2026 | Blues | - | Home |
| 4/7/2026 | Blues | - | Away |
Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Kings | L 4-0 | Home |
| 3/28/2026 | Flames | L 7-3 | Away |
| 3/30/2026 | Golden Knights | L 4-2 | Away |
| 4/1/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 4/2/2026 | Wild | - | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 4/7/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |