The Colorado Avalanche (3-0-1) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (1-2) at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on October 16, 2025, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets: Oct. 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
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Avalanche's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.82 | 11th |
| Shots | 29.8 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.9 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 25.22% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.51% | 12th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.26 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.26 | 25th |
| Shots | 29.0 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.9 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 18.92% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.96% | 22nd |
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Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Avalanche
- One of Colorado's top offensive players last season was Nathan MacKinnon, who put up 116 points in 79 contests.
- Cale Makar was another of Colorado's major contributors last season, tallying 92 total points (30 goals and 62 assists).
- Colorado's offensive effort last season was aided by Martin Necas' 92 points, including 57 assists.
- In 24 games played last season, Scott Wedgewood (14-6-2) allowed 53 goals.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski racked up 82 points (1.0 per game) for Columbus last season, with 23 goals and 59 assists in 81 games (playing 26:25 per game).
- Kirill Marchenko racked up 74 total points (0.9 per game) last season. He had 31 goals and 43 assists.
- Sean Monahan had 57 points, including 19 goals and 38 assists.
- Elvis Merzlikins had an .892 save percentage (46th in the league) last season, giving up 168 goals (3.2 goals against average). He put up a 26-21-5 record.
Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Avalanche
Ronnie Attard: Out (Lower Body),
Nikita Prishchepov: Out (Undisclosed),
Jacob MacDonald: Out (Hip),
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip),
Samuel Girard: Out (Upper Body)
Blue Jackets
Luca Marrelli: Out (Shoulder),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Upper Body),
Miles Wood: Out (Upper Body)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Mammoth | W 2-1 | Home |
| 10/11/2025 | Stars | L 5-4 | Home |
| 10/13/2025 | Sabres | W 3-1 | Away |
| 10/16/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Predators | L 2-1 | Away |
| 10/11/2025 | Wild | W 7-4 | Away |
| 10/13/2025 | Devils | L 3-2 | Home |
| 10/16/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 10/24/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |