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The NHL schedule on Thursday features a showdown between the Colorado Avalanche (38-9-9) and the Minnesota Wild (34-14-10), starting at 9 p.m. ET at Ball Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Avalanche sit in first place and the Wild are third in the Western Conference.
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Avalanche vs. Wild: Feb. 26 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Venue: Ball Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Avalanche's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.84 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.41 | 1st |
| Shots | 33.9 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.6 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 15.38% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.52% | 2nd |
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.31 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.86 | 8th |
| Shots | 28.8 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.9 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 25.4% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.18% | 25th |
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Avalanche vs. Wild Top Players
Avalanche
- One of Colorado's top offensive players this season is Nathan MacKinnon, who has recorded 93 points in 55 games.
- Martin Necas has 63 points (23 goals, 40 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Cale Makar has contributed 58 points for Colorado in 56 games this season, netting a goal on 9.9% of his shots and putting up 15 goals and 43 assists.
- As Colorado's top goalie, Scott Wedgewood has recorded 21 wins and 3 losses this season while allowing 71 goals with 739 saves.
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov's 70 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Minnesota. He has put up 32 goals and 38 assists in 58 games.
- Matthew Boldy has helped lead the offense for Minnesota this season with 32 goals and 30 assists.
- Minnesota's Quinn Hughes is among the leaders on the team with 57 total points (five goals and 52 assists).
- Filip Gustavsson is 20-9-6 in 36 games this season, conceding 94 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 910 saves and a .907 save percentage (16th in the league).
Avalanche vs. Wild Injury Report
Avalanche
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip)
Wild
Jonas Brodin: Out (Lower Body),
Marcus Foligno: Day-To-Day (Illness)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2/2026 | Red Wings | L 2-0 | Home |
| 2/4/2026 | Sharks | W 4-2 | Home |
| 2/25/2026 | Mammoth | W 4-2 | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
| 2/28/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 3/2/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 3/3/2026 | Ducks | - | Away |
Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2026 | Oilers | W 7-3 | Away |
| 2/2/2026 | Canadiens | W 4-3 | Home |
| 2/4/2026 | Predators | W 6-5 | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 2/27/2026 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 3/1/2026 | Blues | - | Home |
| 3/3/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |