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The Colorado Avalanche (9-6-1) host the Nashville Predators (6-4-5) as a part of Thursday's NHL schedule, starting at 9:30 p.m. ET at Ball Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Avalanche rank seventh with 19 points and the Predators are eighth with 17 points in the Western Conference.
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Predators vs. Avalanche: Nov. 5 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Venue: Ball Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Avalanche's 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4.13 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.25 | 19th |
| Shots | 30.5 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 27.4 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 21.15% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.6% | 17th |
Predators' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 11th |
| Shots | 25.9 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 30.61% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 89.36% | 3rd |
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Predators vs. Avalanche Top Players
Avalanche
- One of Colorado's top offensive players this season is Nathan MacKinnon, who has put up 27 points in 16 games.
- With four goals and 14 assists, Cale Makar is one of the most important offensive options for Colorado with his 18 points (1.1 per game).
- With 18 points through 16 games (seven goals and 11 assists), Martin Necas has been an important part of Colorado's offensive attack this season.
- In the 12 games Mackenzie Blackwood has played this season, his save percentage is .894, 25th in the league.
Predators
- Filip Forsberg has recorded five goals and 14 assists in 15 games for Nashville, good for 19 points.
- Roman Josi has helped lead the attack for Nashville this season with two goals and 15 assists.
- Nashville's Steven Stamkos is among the leaders on the team with 16 total points (eight goals and eight assists).
- Juuse Saros is 4-3-4 on the season, giving up 31 goals (2.8 goals against average) and collecting 305 saves with a .908 save percentage (15th in the league).
Predators vs. Avalanche Injury Report
Avalanche
Josh Manson: Out (Lower Body),
Zachary L'Heureux: Out (Upper Body)
Predators
Jonathan Marchessault: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
William Trudeau: Out (Upper Body)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2026 | Flames | W 5-2 | Home |
| 11/2/2026 | Blackhawks | W 5-2 | Away |
| 11/3/2026 | Blue Jackets | L 7-2 | Away |
| 11/5/2026 | Predators | - | Home |
| 11/7/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 11/10/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 11/12/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2026 | Capitals | L 4-3 | Home |
| 10/31/2026 | Lightning | W 5-4 | Home |
| 11/3/2026 | Hurricanes | W 4-1 | Home |
| 11/5/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 11/7/2026 | Blues | - | Home |
| 11/10/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 11/11/2026 | Ducks | - | Away |