The Avalanche lost to the Islanders 6-3, ending their strong run.
Nathan MacKinnon leads the NHL in goals (22) and points (46).
Cale Makar leads NHL defensemen in points (33).
The Rangers are struggling at home but have several key offensive players like Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad.
Colorado’s defense is allowing a league-fewest 2.19 goals per game.
The Avalanche have a .700 points percentage in the first game of back-to-backs this season.
The Avalanche (19-2-6) face the Rangers (15-12-2) in their second and final regular-season meeting of 2025-26. Colorado won the first game 6-3. The Avalanche are coming off a 6-3 loss to the Islanders, despite goals from Valeri Nichushkin, Martin Necas, and Artturi Lehkonen. The Rangers defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-2 in their last game.
Projected Lineups:
*Avalanche:* Artturi Lehkonen – Nathan MacKinnon – Martin Necas, Gabriel Landeskog – Brock Nelson – Ross Colton, Valeri Nichushkin – Jack Drury – Victor Olofsson, Parker Kelly – Zakhar Bardakov – Joel Kiviranta
*Rangers:* Artemi Panarin – Mika Zibanejad – Alexis Lafrenière, JT Miller – Vincent Trocheck – Conor Sheary, Will Cuylle – Noah Laba – Brett Berard, Jonny Brodzinski – Sam Carrick – Taylor Raddysh
Key Stats:
MacKinnon has 25 points in 21 games against the Rangers.
Makar has 14 points in 11 games against New York.
Panarin leads the Rangers with 30 points.
How to Watch:
The game will be broadcast on Altitude and Altitude+ and ESPN+. Radio coverage is on Altitude Sports Radio (92.5 FM).
Q: What time is the Avalanche vs. Rangers game?
10:30 a.m. MT
Q: Where is the game being played?
Madison Square Garden
Q: What channel is the game on?
Altitude, Altitude+, ESPN+
The Avalanche need to bounce back after a disappointing loss to the Islanders.
Key players like MacKinnon and Makar need to continue their strong performances.
The Rangers present a challenge, especially with their offensive firepower.
Pay attention to potential lineup changes with Tristen Nielsen’s call-up.
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