Colorado Avalanche 5-2 Pittsburgh Penguins: result and stats
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Colorado Avalanche beat Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Saturday 17 October 2026 in the NHL.
- Competition
- NHL
- Kick-off
- Saturday 17 October 2026, 12:00 (AEST)
- Venue
- Ball Arena, Denver
- 👥
- 18111
By period
| Colorado Avalanche | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Live commentary
- 3rd · 15:06Nathan MacKinnon Goal (6) Slap Shot, assists: Cale Makar (6), Martin Necas (6)
- 2nd · 14:57T.J. Hughes Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Nathan MacKinnon (10), Cale Makar (5)
- 2nd · 4:24Gabriel Landeskog Goal (3) Wrist Shot, assists: Brock Nelson (4), Nazem Kadri (6)
- 2nd · 0:25Artturi Lehkonen Goal (6) Backhand, assists: Nathan MacKinnon (9), Martin Necas (5)
- 1st · 11:01Artturi Lehkonen Goal (5) Wrist Shot, assists: Nathan MacKinnon (8), Martin Necas (4)
- 1st · 8:57Bryan Rust Goal (3) Snap Shot, assists: Sidney Crosby (3), Samuel Girard (6)
- 1st · 8:28Evgeni Malkin Goal (4) Wrist Shot, assists: Ville Koivunen (2), Erik Karlsson (8)
Commentary: ESPN
Head-to-head record
1
Colorado Avalanche
0
Draws
0
Pittsburgh Penguins
Last meetings
Eastern Conference
| # | Team | P | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hurricanes | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 22 | LWLWW |
| 2 |  Bruins | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 19 | WLWWL |
| 3 |  Devils | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 16 | LWWWW |
| 4 |  Canadiens | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 16 | WLWWW |
| 5 |  Senators | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 16 | LWLWL |
| 6 |  Panthers | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 16 | WLLWW |
| 7 |  Maple Leafs | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 16 | WWWWL |
| 8 |  Lightning | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | WWWLL |
| 9 |  Rangers | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 15 | LWLLL |
| 10 |  Islanders | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 14 | WWLLW |
| 11 |  Sabres | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 | WLLLW |
| 12 |  Red Wings | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 | WLWLW |
| 13 |  Capitals | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | LWWLW |
| 14 |  Penguins | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 11 | LLLWW |
| 15 |  Blue Jackets | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | WLLWW |
| 16 |  Flyers | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 10 | WWWLL |
Western Conference
| # | Team | P | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Wild | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 20 | LLWWW |
| 2 |  Golden Knights | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 19 | WLLLW |
| 3 |  Oilers | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 18 | WWWLL |
| 4 |  Mammoth | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 16 | LWLWL |
| 5 |  Kraken | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 15 | LLWWL |
| 6 |  Stars | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 15 | WWWWL |
| 7 |  Avalanche | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 13 | WLLWL |
| 8 |  Predators | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | WLLWL |
| 9 |  Sharks | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 13 | LWWLL |
| 10 |  Blues | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 11 | LWWLL |
| 11 |  Ducks | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 11 | LLLWL |
| 12 |  Jets | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 11 | LLLLL |
| 13 |  Flames | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | LWWWW |
| 14 |  Kings | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 8 | WWLWL |
| 15 |  Blackhawks | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 8 | WLLLW |
| 16 |  Canucks | 14 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 7 | LLLLW |
FAQ
What was the score in Colorado Avalanche vs Pittsburgh Penguins?
Colorado Avalanche beat Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Saturday 17 October (NHL).
When do Colorado Avalanche play next?
Colorado Avalanche play New Jersey Devils on Thursday 29 October at 12:00 (AEST).
When do Pittsburgh Penguins play next?
Pittsburgh Penguins play Utah Mammoth on Friday 30 October at 10:00 (AEST).
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