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The Colorado Avalanche (4-0-1) host the Boston Bruins (3-2) at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on October 18, 2025, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche are first in the Western Conference and the Bruins are eighth in the Eastern Conference.
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Avalanche vs. Bruins: Oct. 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Venue: Ball Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Avalanche's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.40 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 1.60 | 2nd |
| Shots | 32.4 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 26.4 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 15.00% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.71% | 12th |
Bruins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.60 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.00 | 14th |
| Shots | 28.4 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 15.79% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 90.00% | 8th |
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Avalanche vs. Bruins Top Players
Avalanche
- One of Colorado's top offensive players this season is Martin Necas, who has recorded nine points in five games.
- Nathan MacKinnon has four goals and four assists for Colorado to compile eight total points (1.6 per game).
- Colorado's offensive effort is aided by Cale Makar's eight points. He's contributed five assists.
- In the five games Scott Wedgewood has played this season, his save percentage is .939, the eighth-best in the league.
Bruins
- David Pastrnak has racked up six points (1.2 per game) for Boston, with two goals and four assists in five games (playing 20:49 per game).
- Pavel Zacha is one of the impact players on offense for Boston with five total points (1.0 per game), with one goal and four assists in five games.
- Elias Lindholm has scored two goals on the season, chipping in three assists.
- Jeremy Swayman has a 2-1-0 record this season, with a .916 save percentage (23rd in the league). He has 87 saves, and has allowed eight goals (2.7 goals against average).
Avalanche vs. Bruins Injury Report
Avalanche
Samuel Girard: Out (Upper Body),
Ronnie Attard: Out (Lower Body),
Nikita Prishchepov: Out (Undisclosed),
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip)
Bruins
Hampus Lindholm: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2025 | Stars | L 5-4 | Home |
| 10/13/2025 | Sabres | W 3-1 | Away |
| 10/16/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 4-1 | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2025 | Sabres | W 3-1 | Home |
| 10/13/2025 | Lightning | L 4-3 | Home |
| 10/16/2025 | Golden Knights | L 6-5 | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 10/19/2025 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 10/21/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 10/23/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |