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

TRENDINGBrewers sweep DodgersGuardians take 2-1 ALCS leadNFL updatesBroncos defeat Seahawks in OTWNBA All-Defensive first teamStory byStory byGame Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Colorado Avalanche 10/16/2026DENVER, COLORADO - MARCH 4: Evgeni Malkin #71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins takes a shot on goal against Scott Wedgewood #41 of the Colorado Avalanche in the third period at Ball Arena on March 4, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesJim RixnerFri, October 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC·7 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesPens Points: Heading Further WestComing off a loss in Chicago to open their first major road trip of the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins will now continue heading west and climb to a mile above sea level for a meeting with the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night to open a back-to-back set that will conclude on Saturday in Las Vegas […]SB NationHow to Watch Penguins vs. Avalanche Tonight: Channel, Live Stream & Start Time for NHL GameHere is everything you need to know about Penguins vs. Avalanche, including TV and streaming options for the game.Sportsnet PittsburghPens Points: Girard finally finding his grooveHere are your Pens Points for this Friday morning… The Penguins’ top line of Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell has struggled to produce offense and has been a defensive liability early in the season. Crosby scored twice in Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to Chicago for his first goals of the season, but Rakell remains […]SB NationAdvertisementAdvertisementEarly season stock reports on the PenguinsNow that the Penguins are enjoying a two-day break from games, let’s check in on the first seven games as a whole to issue a stock report on the players. We’ll judge this on a number of qualifications, from raw stats, advanced numbers, how they look to the eye and general vibes over how things […]SB NationThe highs and lows of young goalies (and other quick Penguins thoughts)The Pittsburgh Penguins have to be ready for some games like this.SB NationPenguins Practice: Power Play, MORE Power Play, & More ChangesCHICAGO — The Pittsburgh Penguins’ power play has been ineffective since a hot streak in the first couple of games […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowOpinion: It's Time To Demote Rickard Rakell From The Top LineRickard Rakell has been brutal to start the 2026-27 season, and it's time to demote him.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsAvalanche Game 7 vs Dallas Stars: The Rematch, Lines, Notes & How To WatchThe Colorado Avalanche (4-2-0) close out a home-and-home back-to-back series at Ball Arena against their Central Division rival, the Dallas […]Colorado Hockey NowAvalanche Look to Secure Back-To-Back Win Against the StarsWith the first game taking place in Dallas, the Colorado Avalanche are heading home to face the Dallas Stars in the second leg of their home-and-home series. ThColorado Avalanche On SIWhen will the Penguins top line start making an impact?The Pittsburgh Penguins need their top line to start producing more and playing better.SB NationPreview: The Avalanche and Stars have a rematch at Ball ArenaThe Avalanche and Stars in deja vu game two!SB NationKingerski: There’s Something Wrong with the PenguinsDefensive defensemen are getting burned, both with bad pinches and in the defensive zone. There are multiple lines with no […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowRecap: Colorado loses 3-2 in a shootout to DallasColorado secures three out of four points on the back-to-back.SB NationOpen Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars (6:30 p.m. MT)It’s Colorado Avalanche game day again!SB NationPostgame: Avalanche Salvage a Point Against Stars Despite Shorthanded MistakeDefeating the same team on consecutive nights is no easy feat, especially when you’re going head-to-head with another powerhouse Central […]Colorado Hockey Now10 Takeaways: The Power Play Is Struggling and a New Voice Could Be on the Way (+)The first game between the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars looked a lot more entertaining than the second one did. […]Colorado Hockey NowAvalanche Fall to Stars in Shootout After Rallying to Force OvertimeColorado overcame disallowed goals and a late deficit to force overtime, but Dallas ultimately prevailed in a tense shootout to split the high-stakes back-to-back series in Denver.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalanchePittsburgh Penguins $92M Defenseman Handed Surprising News on FutureThe Pittsburgh Penguins are hoping to return to the playoffs, but they could make some interesting roster decisions. The post Pittsburgh Penguins $92M Defenseman Handed Surprising News on Future appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAvalanche’s Nazem Kadri embracing ‘tricky’ position change in 2026-27The Colorado Avalanche traded for Nazem Kadri at the trade deadline last season. It was a blockbuster deal for the Avalanche at the last minute of the deadline. Kadri was brought back to aid the team’s center depth for a run at the Stanley Cup. However, his place on the team has shifted. Colorado has received big-time contributions from Brock […] The post Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri embracing ‘tricky’ position change in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsDeen’s Daily: Assistant Coach Change Coming; PP Woes Get Worse; Makar Welcomes Twin BoysThe Colorado Avalanche secured a point in the second game of a back-to-back against the Dallas Stars. They’re also expected […]Colorado Hockey Now