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Recap: Avalanche set Oilers ablaze in 9-1 torching

After a good week of practice, the Colorado Avalanche headed north to begin another weekend back-to-back versus Canadian foes. First up was the always tough test Edmonton Oilers with their duo of elite forwards. What wasn’t tough, however, was Edmonton’s goaltending who between Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard gave up nine goals on 34 shots […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Oilers’ Mattias Ekholm set to play 900th NHL game

When the Oilers hit the ice tonight against the Colorado Avalanche, veteran defenceman Mattias Ekholm will hit another impressive milestone in what has been a rock-solid NHL career. The 34-year-old blue liner will suit up for his 900th career regular-season game, a mark that reflects not just longevity but the kind of consistency and dependability…

From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche @ Edmonton Oilers (8:00 P.M.)

Any night is a good night for hockey, but in the eyes of generations of hockey fans, Saturday nights are sacred. If your team is scheduled to play on Saturday night, especially against a Canadian opponent, you drop everything. Tonight, the Colorado Avalanche is that team, as they slot into the most coveted night of […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Will Leon Draisaitl Score a Goal vs. the Colorado Avalanche on November 8?

When the Edmonton Oilers play the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday (at 10:00 PM ET), is Leon Draisaitl going to score? We have stats and trends to help you make the right bet in this article. Leon Draisaitl Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Avalanche Anytime Goal Odds: +110 (Bet $10 to win $11.00 if he scores a goal) Draisaitl Goals Betting Stats Draisaitl has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop. Draisaitl has recorded a point in 12 games this seas...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Will Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Score a Goal vs. the Colorado Avalanche on November 8?

When the Edmonton Oilers meet the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, is Ryan Nugent-Hopkins likely to score? Stats and trends to help you make the right call are provided here, so take a look before the game starts at 10:00 PM ET. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Avalanche Anytime Goal Odds: +270 (Bet $10 to win $27.00 if he scores a goal) Nugent-Hopkins Goals Betting Stats In every game Nugent-Hopkins has played with a set points prop — one opportunity — he’s exceeded th...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Will Connor McDavid Score a Goal vs. the Colorado Avalanche on November 8?

When the Edmonton Oilers play the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, is Connor McDavid going to score? Stats and info to help you make the best bet are provided below, so take a look before the puck drops at 10:00 PM ET. Connor McDavid Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Avalanche Anytime Goal Odds: +140 (Bet $10 to win $14.00 if he scores a goal) McDavid Goals Betting Stats McDavid has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop. Through 15 games played this ...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Will Victor Olofsson Score a Goal vs. the Edmonton Oilers on November 8?

Will Victor Olofsson score for the Colorado Avalanche against the Edmonton Oilers, on Saturday at 10:00 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the right bet are provided in this article. Victor Olofsson Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Oilers Anytime Goal Odds: +280 (Bet $10 to win $28.00 if he scores a goal) Olofsson Goals Betting Stats Over 14 games, Olofsson has tallied 12 points, with two multi-point games. Olofsson has a goal in two of 14 games this season, scoring more than once...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Will Andrew Mangiapane Score a Goal vs. the Colorado Avalanche on November 8?

Will Andrew Mangiapane score for the Edmonton Oilers against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday? Stats and info are provided in this article, to help you make the best bet before the puck drops at 10:00 PM ET. Andrew Mangiapane Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Avalanche Anytime Goal Odds: +450 (Bet $10 to win $45.00 if he scores a goal) Mangiapane Goals Betting Stats Mangiapane has registered a point in six of his 15 contests so far this season. Mangiapane has scored in four of 15 games...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Preview: Avs Square Up Against Edmonton in a Saturday Night Showdown

Any night is a good night for hockey, but in the eyes of generations of hockey fans, Saturday nights are sacred. If your team is scheduled to play on Saturday night, especially against a Canadian opponent, you drop everything. Tonight, the Colorado Avalanche is that team, as they slot into the most coveted night of […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Pre-Scout: Avalanche enter Edmonton as top team in Western Conference

Buckle in. If there’s one opponent that seems to provide entertaining hockey against the Edmonton Oilers over the years, it’s the Colorado Avalanche.  In many ways, it’s the perfect Hockey Night in Canada late game, the stuff that Tim Hortons hockey cards and adolescent memories are made of.  While the Oilers’ wheels seem to be…

From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Dissecting the Avalanche power play

One of the greatest concerns and topic of discussion on this young Colorado Avalanche season despite their sparkling record of 8-1-5 is the power play. With the disappointing results in the 2025 playoffs and subsequent letting go of assistant coach Ray Bennett, it’s natural that there would be even more focus on how the new-look […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 1 read

MHH Roundtable: Early Surprises and Disappointments

With the first 14 games of the 2025-26 season schedule already in the books, now is the time we look at and evaluate how the Colorado Avalanche have fared this season thus far. First, thoughts on Martin Necas’ $92 million contract extension? Matthew: Let’s address the elephant in the room on this first. Martin Nečas […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Lightning come up short in Colorado, 3-2

We’ll keep this short. A couple of mistakes ended up in the back of the net, and the power play continued to struggle as the Lightning had their five-game winning streak snapped by the Avalanche in a 3-2 loss. The good news. Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov scored 5v5 goals. The bad news, well everything else. Max Crozier returned as the Bolts went 11/7. Andrei Vasileskiy had 30 saves on 33 shots.

From Raw Charge | about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Recap: Colorado bests the Bolts 3-2

After coming back home to Ball Arena for a game following a weekend back-to-back trip to Vegas and San Jose, the Colorado Avalanche took on the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight, and ultimately won by a final score of 3-2. Let’s take a look at all the action from tonight! First Period Tampa Bay would be […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (7:30 p.m.)

After a quick back-to-back on Halloween Weekend, the Colorado Avalanche are back home tonight to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning. This past back-to-back, the Avs secured a total of three out of four points, winning against the Vegas Golden Knights and losing in overtime against the San Jose Sharks. This will be the first […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 5 reads

Preview: Avs look to bounce back against the Bolts

After a quick back-to-back on Halloween Weekend, the Colorado Avalanche are back home tonight to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning. This past back-to-back, the Avs secured a total of three out of four points, winning against the Vegas Golden Knights and losing in overtime against the San Jose Sharks. This will be the first […]

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Avalanche vs. Lightning Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Tuesday, November 4, 2025

The bookmakers fancy the Colorado Avalanche to top the Tampa Bay Lightning in their clash on Tuesday, Nov. 4, with the Avalanche given moneyline odds of -148 at home, and the Lightning at +124. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Avalanche vs. Lightning Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Avalanche (-148) Underdog: Lightning (+124) Total: 6 Best Avalanche vs. Lightning Promo Codes How to Watch Avalanche vs. Lightning Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Time: 9:30 p.m. ET How to wat...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 5 reads

The challenges keep coming: Lightning at Avalanche Preview

Game Thirteen: Tampa Bay Lightning (6-4-2) at Colorado Avalanche (7-1-5) Time: 9:30 PM EST Location: Ball Arena, Mile High City TV/Stream/Radio: TNT, truTV, HBO MAX, SN1, ALT, 102.5 FM Odds: Lightning +105 Know the Opponents: Mile High Hockey Through their first 13 games, the Colorado Avalanche have tasted regulation defeat just once, and that came on the road against Boston just over a week ago. Yet, they have just seven wins on the season. Five times they’ve los...

From Raw Charge | about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Avalanche vs. Lightning NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Nov. 4

The Colorado Avalanche play the Tampa Bay Lightning at 9:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, and if you’re considering making a wager, we have best bets tips below. Best Avalanche vs. Lightning Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche +115 10 G in 13 GP Valeri Nichushkin, Avalanche +180 5 G in 13 GP Brayden Point, Lightning +180 2 G in 12 GP Jake Guentzel, Lightning +190 5 G in 12 GP Nikit...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 4 reads

NHL Anytime Goalscorer Bets and Odds Today – November 4

Wagering on a player to score is an exciting way to get involved with an NHL game — here’s a full list of anytime goal-scorer odds for Tuesday, featuring all 10 matchups across the league. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Today’s Top Anytime Goal Odds Kirill Kaprizov (Wild) -110 to score Wild vs. Predators Game Time: 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 4 Kaprizov’s stats: 7 goals in 13 games Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche) +115 to score Avalanche vs. Lightning Game Time: 9:30 p.m. ET on ...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Weekly Cupcakes – Necas re-signs for 8 years

The Colorado Avalanche re-signed Martin Necas for 8 years with a $92 million contract extension. [ Sportsnet ] Taylor and Cale Makar were the first set of brothers to dress for the Avalanche/Nordique franchise in the same game since Peter and Anton Stastny in 1986. [ Sports Illustrated ] The Colorado Avalanche have been frequently losing in overtime this season. [ Yahoo Sports ] In case you missed it, and you were unable to buy the Quebec Nordiques throw back, you can sign u...

From Mile High Hockey | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Sunday Scramble: Nečas collects the bag, Zegras gets his mojo back, and Dobeš is stealing the crease

The further we get from the Mikko Rantanen shenanigans for last year, the less I understand it.  This week, the Colorado Avalanche extended Martin Nečas — the prize for relinquishing Rantanen to Carolina — in a major way, eight years and $92 million ($11.5M annually).  The 26-year-old Nečas has been tremendous in an Avalanche sweater: 44…

From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read