NHL play on Saturday features the Colorado Avalanche (1-0) hosting the St. Louis Blues (1-0) at Ball Arena, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.
Blues vs. Avalanche: Oct. 3 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Time: 9 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 | 3.63 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.4 | 1st |
| Shots | 33.7 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 17.11% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.62% | 1st |
Blues' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.8 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.1 | 19th |
| Shots | 25.3 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.7 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 17.59% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.58% | 25th |
Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.
Blues vs. Avalanche Top Players
Avalanche
- One of Colorado's top offensive options last season was Nathan MacKinnon, who recorded 127 points in 80 games.
- Martin Necas had 99 points (38 goals, 61 assists), adding significantly to the team's scoring efforts last season.
- Cale Makar contributed 79 points for Colorado in 75 games last season, scoring on 10% of his shots and recording 20 goals and 59 assists.
- Across 45 games played, Scott Wedgewood had a goaltending record of 31-5-6 last season. During those games, he allowed 86 goals while recording 1,007 saves.
Blues
- Robert Thomas scored 25 goals (0.4 per game) and dished out 38 assists (0.5 per game) last season, fueling the St. Louis offense with 63 total points (0.9 per game). He took 1.5 shots per game, shooting 24.5%.
- Jimmy Snuggerud was a top offensive contributor for St. Louis with 51 total points last season. He scored 21 goals and added 30 assists in 70 games.
- Dylan Holloway was a key player on offense for St. Louis with 22 goals and 29 assists.
- Joel Hofer was 24-13-5 last season, giving up 114 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .909 save percentage (eighth-best in the league).
Blues vs. Avalanche Injury Report
Avalanche
Logan O'Connor: Out (Lower Body),
Zachary L'Heureux: Out (Lower Body)
Blues
Logan Mailloux: Out (Hand),
Tyler Tucker: Out (Knee),
Alexey Toropchenko: Out (Upper Body)
Sign up for ESPN+ to watch the Avalanche take on Blues.
Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Kings | W 8-4 | Home |
| 10/3/2026 | Blues | - | Home |
| 10/7/2026 | Jets | - | Away |
| 10/8/2026 | Flames | - | Away |
| 10/10/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
Blues' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2026 | Stars | W 4-0 | Away |
| 10/3/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 10/6/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 10/8/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 10/10/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |