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Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Colorado Avalanche 10/16/2026

The Pittsburgh Penguins (3-3-1, 7 points) open their road swing with a visit to the Colorado Avalanche (4-2-1, 9 points) on October 16, 2026, at Ball Arena. The Penguins, currently fifth in the Metropolitan Division, will look to build momentum after a tough start, while the Avalanche—ranked third in the Central Division—return from a grueling back-to-back against Dallas, where they split the series after a shootout loss at home.

This marks the first of two meetings between the teams, with the second game set for January 12 in Pittsburgh. The Avalanche, led by stars Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, have made significant roster adjustments since their 2022 Stanley Cup win, adding depth like Brock Nelson and Martin Necas while dealing with injuries to key forwards like Nicolas Roy and Zachary L’Hereux.

Meanwhile, Pittsburgh’s recent success has been fueled by a mix of veteran leadership and rising talent, though they’ll need to prove consistency on the road after a mixed record in recent trips to Ball Arena, where they’ve earned points in four of their last six games there. The game will be televised locally on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and ALT, with streaming available on ESPN+ for out-of-market viewers.

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