The Colorado Avalanche cruise to a 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils at Ball Arena, outshooting the visitors 44‑22 and dominating the second period 21‑6. After conceding a shorthanded goal early, Colorado answers with goals from Gabe Landeskog, Nazem Kadri, Nathan MacKinnon and Jaden Schwartz, while Parker Kelly nets the game-winner. The Avs improve to 5‑1‑1 at home, with MacKinnon’s 12‑minute third‑period surge and Kadri’s back‑door finish highlighting the offense. New Jersey’s goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood makes 20 saves, but the Devils’ back‑to‑back fatigue proves costly.
Back‑to‑back fatigue thwarts New Jersey as Colorado Avalanche storm to a 5‑2 victory at Ball Arena on Oct. 28, 2026. The Devils open strong, earning a shorthanded goal when Connor Brown’s pass deflects off Cale Makar for a 1‑0 lead. However, the second period sees the Devils tire; Colorado dominates possession and outshoots New Jersey 21‑6, forcing goalie Jake Allen to make 22 saves. Gabriel Landeskog nets the decisive back‑door goal at 10:58 of the period, extending the lead. Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and other Avalanche stars combine for three more tallies, while New Jersey’s offense stalls, ending the night with a 5‑2 loss.
Manson left Wednesday’s 5-2 win over the Devils after taking a weird hit in the first period and going to the locker room.
The Avalanche got a much-needed victory to open their two-game home stand with a 5-2 win over the Devils on Wednesday night.
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The New Jersey Devils' four‑game winning streak ends as the Colorado Avalanche roll to a 5‑2 victory at Ball Arena on Oct. 28. Connor Brown opened the scoring, but Colorado responded with goals from Gabriel Landeskog, Nazem Kadri, Parker Kelly, Nathan MacKinnon and Jaden Schwartz to take a 5‑1 lead. Jake Allen stopped 39 of 44 shots for New Jersey, which was outshot 44‑22 – the first time this season the Devils didn’t control possession. The loss splits the season series after New Jersey’s home win the week before.
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The Colorado Avalanche (6‑5‑1) host the New Jersey Devils (8‑4‑0) at Ball Arena on Oct. 29, 2026, seeking revenge for a 4‑3 loss in New Jersey. Colorado returns a full forward roster with Nic Roy cleared, while veteran defensemen stay steady; Mackenzie Blackwood is slated to start in goal after eight appearances this season. The Devils, now on a four‑game streak and second in the Metropolitan, will rely on Jake Allen after Connor Hellebuyck’s recent debut in a 5‑1 win over Dallas. Key players include Nathan MacKinnon, Jack Hughes (14 points), and a projected line‑mix for both teams.
The latest All About The Jersey gamethread previews the New Jersey Devils (8‑4‑0) visiting the Colorado Avalanche (6‑5‑1) on Oct. 28, 2026, with tip‑off at 9:00 PM EDT. The game will air on MSGSN and stream on Devils Hockey Radio. Highlights include a photo of Jack Hughes #86 and Dougie Hamilton #7 celebrating a goal from the previous season’s matchup. Readers are encouraged to join the discussion via the SB Nation app’s Game Chat feature, while adhering to community rules on conduct and content sharing.
The Avalanche were 2-3-1 with Nicolas Roy out of the lineup. How can his return help the team get back on track?
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On Wednesday, Oct. 28, the New Jersey Devils will face the Colorado Avalanche for the season series finale, rounding out the second half of a back-to-back on the road. Last…
Detroit’s trade saga may soon snap as interim GM Shawn Horcoff intensifies talks to move captain Dylan Larkin and young defenseman Simon Edvinsson. According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Larkin has expanded his no‑trade list to ten U.S. clubs, now including the New Jersey Devils alongside interest from Minnesota, Carolina, Colorado, Dallas, Florida, Tampa Bay, Vegas and Washington. Horcoff is actively courting rival front offices, seeking top‑tier young centers and elite prospects in exchange for the core pieces. The Red Wings remain patient, rejecting offers they deem insufficient, and will hold out for a “home‑run” return that matches Detroit’s long‑term re‑tooling plan.
The Colorado Avalanche (6-5-1) host the New Jersey Devils (8-4-0) at Ball Arena on Oct. 28, with a 7:08 p.m. MT tip‑off. After a 1-3-0 skid, Colorado shuffles its lines: Nic Roy returns to the second line, moving Nazem Kadri back to center on the third, while Fedor Svechkov shifts to the fourth line and Parker Kelly slides to his natural wing. Mackenzie Blackwood, now 3-1-0 in his last four starts, guards the net, while the Devils roll backup Jake Allen after Connor Hellebuyck’s debut. Injuries include Zachary L’Heureux (upper‑body, week‑to‑week). The game airs on Altitude TV and 92.5 FM.
The Colorado Avalanche will look to battle the red-hot New Jersey Devils on Iron Flame night in Denver on Wednesday.
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The Colorado Avalanche (6‑5‑1) head to Ball Arena on Oct. 28 to avenge a 4‑3 loss to the New Jersey Devils (8‑4‑0) from a week earlier. With forwards fully healthy except Zach L’Heureux, coach Jared Bednar lines up a refreshed roster, while goalie Mackenzie Blackwood is slated to start after eight appearances this season. The Devils, riding a four‑game winning streak and a league‑best 62.75% expected‑goals rate, will rely on Jake Allen after Connor Hellebuyck’s recent debut. The matchup pits Colorado’s identity crisis against New Jersey’s surge, offering a pivotal back‑to‑back showdown.
The New Jersey Devils (8-4-0) head to Denver to face the Colorado Avalanche (6-5-1) at 9:00 PM EDT. After snapping an eight‑game win streak with an 8‑4 loss to Colorado in October 2025, the Devils are on a four‑game winning run, buoyed by solid defense that has limited opponents to 18 shots or fewer in the last three games. Jake Allen starts in goal for New Jersey, while Colorado, fresh from two days off, looks to rebound from a 6‑2 defeat by Nashville. Key matchups include Colorado’s three‑line attack (MacKinnon, Landeskog, Makar) and the Devils’ balanced ice time, with a potential return for Declan Chisholm and a double‑left‑handed third pairing. Both teams aim to prove their resilience as the Avs seek back‑to‑back wins for the first time since early October.
After a bruising loss in Nashville, Avalanche coach Jared Bednar delivers a frank post‑practice press conference, outlining the team’s recent struggles. Meanwhile, pending UFA Artturi Lehkonen’s contract extension remains unresolved, with TSN’s Insider Trading offering the latest update. In Dallas, New Jersey’s veteran netminder Connor Hellebuyck makes his Devils debut, posting a solid performance against the Stars at the American Airlines Center. The roundup also notes Ben Kindel’s return to Pittsburgh practice, Jacob Fowler’s breakout for Montreal, the Flyers’ point‑grab against Columbus, and Boston’s streak ending versus Carolina.
The New Jersey Devils trail the Colorado Avalanche in Denver on Oct. 28 at 9 p.m. ET, playing the second night of a back‑to‑back after a 5‑1 win over Dallas. With a 8‑4‑0 record and a four‑game winning streak, the Devils (2‑2‑0 on the road) will start Jake Allen, who posted a 2.84 GAA and 31 saves in the Oct. 20 victory over Colorado. Colorado (6‑5‑1) is coming off a 6‑2 loss in Nashville and is projected to start Mackenzie Blackwood. Key storylines include Nico Hischier closing in on 500 career points and Nathan MacKinnon leading the Avalanche with 21 points. Both teams boast solid special‑team percentages, but underlying metrics favor New Jersey.
Four days after acquiring Connor Hellebuyck, the New Jersey Devils dominate Dallas 5-1, with Hellebuyck stopping 17 of 18 shots and Nico Hischier netting two goals. The win marks the Devils’ fourth straight victory as they head to Colorado. Meanwhile, cap‑tight Toronto eyes the highly coveted defenseman Simon Edvinsson, with at least ten teams, including San Jose and Nashville, in the mix. The roundup also notes the Avalanche’s urgency call, the Panthers’ 5-1 win over Winnipeg, and the Bruins’ point streak ending against Carolina.
Colorado Avalanche forward Artturi Lehkonen tops the league’s scoring charts early in the 2026‑27 season, surprising fans who expected Nathan MacKinnon or Martin Necas. At 31, Lehkonen is in the final year of his five‑year deal signed after the 2022 Stanley Cup win and will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2027. TSN’s Chris Johnston reports that GM Joe Sakic says no extension talks are underway, though Lehkonen reportedly wants to stay in Colorado. With the team’s cap already stretched by Cale Makar’s $20.4 M AAV extension, the Avalanche are weighing his age, price demand, and roster flexibility before deciding.
Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar says the team's early‑season rollercoaster is rooted in a lack of urgency and consistency. After back‑to‑back losses to Philadelphia and New Jersey, Colorado rebounded with a 6‑3 win over Tampa Bay, then fell 6‑2 to Nashville. Bednar stresses that when the Avalanche play with high work ethic they dominate, but lapses lead to “horrible” execution. While past seasons saw similar shaky starts, this year’s issues aren’t tied to goaltending or depth problems, leaving concerns about deeper flaws. The next test comes Wednesday against the Devils, offering a chance to break the cycle.
The Colorado Avalanche held a pivotal practice Tuesday after a 6-2 defeat to Nashville, unveiling two key roster updates. Forward Nic Roy, cleared from an upper‑body injury that began in Winnipeg, returns to the right wing on the second line alongside Brock Nelson and Gabe Landeskog and will be ready for Wednesday’s home game against the New Jersey Devils. Meanwhile, coach Jared Bednar shifts Nazem Kadri from second‑line wing to third‑line center, pairing him with T.J. Hughes and Jaden Schwartz, while Fedor Svechkov drops to fourth‑line center. These moves add depth to the top six forwards and restore Kadri to his natural spot.
Head coach Jared Bednar put the Bednar Blender to use during practice for the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday morning.
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After 12 games, the Colorado Avalanche sit at 6‑5‑1, prompting a mixed review from the Mile High Hockey roundtable. Panelists praise the new third line—Jaden Schwartz, Fedor Svechkov and rookie TJ Hughes—for each scoring at least twice and showing unexpected chemistry. However, analytics reveal red flags: the Avs rank 21st in expected goals (47.24%) despite leading the league with a 14.23% shooting percentage, and their PDO sits at a lofty 1.054, suggesting luck fuels their standing. Defensively, they’ve allowed 24 goals on 29 expected, and recent losses to Nashville and Philadelphia expose lapses in effort and urgency. The consensus is that early-season inconsistencies must be addressed before they become chronic.
The Big Lead releases its Week 5 NHL power rankings, placing all 32 clubs from worst to first after four games of the 2026‑27 season. The top story is New Jersey’s blockbuster trade for goalie Connor Hellebuyck, instantly boosting the Devils’ netminding. At the bottom, the Vancouver Canucks surrender the most goals per game, while the Colorado Avalanche, despite a scorching offense, lag defensively at #16. Mid‑tier teams like the Washington Capitals (#18) and Nashville Predators (#20) show offensive promise but need defensive tightening. The rankings highlight early struggles for Chicago, Los Angeles, and Calgary, and note promising goaltending for Detroit and Winnipeg.
The Colorado Avalanche return to practice after a poor loss to Nashville, prompting speculation about line changes from coach Jared Bednar. Meanwhile, rookie Detroit goaltender Michal Postava shines, shutting down Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl as the Red Wings beat the Oilers 8-3-1. The edition also updates NHL trade boards—highlighting the Connor Hellebuyck chatter—and notes other league news, including the Devils’ West Coast trip, Flyers’ injured veteran, Seth Jones’ return to Chicago, and Alexander Nikishin’s contract saga.