NHL action on Sunday includes the Colorado Avalanche (12-1-5) hosting the New York Islanders (10-6-2) at Ball Arena, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche are first (with 29 points) in the Western Conference and the Islanders are fifth (22 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Avalanche vs. Islanders: Nov. 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Venue: Ball Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Avalanche's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4.11 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.44 | 1st |
| Shots | 34.1 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 25.9 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 17.39% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 87.93% | 2nd |
Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 18th |
| Shots | 28.8 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 16.67% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.65% | 15th |
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Avalanche vs. Islanders Top Players
Avalanche
- One of Colorado's top offensive options this season is Nathan MacKinnon, who has put up 33 points in 18 games.
- With six goals and 18 assists, Cale Makar is one of the most important contributors for Colorado with his 24 points (1.3 per game).
- Colorado's offensive effort is aided by Martin Necas' 24 points. He's contributed 12 assists.
- Scott Wedgewood (10-1-2) has a 2.3 goals against average and a save percentage of .913 for Colorado.
Islanders
- Bo Horvat has totaled 12 goals and 11 assists in 18 games for New York, good for 23 points.
- Matthew Schaefer has totaled 15 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has seven goals and eight assists.
- Mathew Barzal's five goals and 10 assists add up to 15 points this season.
- Ilya Sorokin has an .899 save percentage (33rd in the league), with 310 total saves, allowing 35 goals (2.9 goals against average). He has put together a 6-4-2 record this season.
Avalanche vs. Islanders Injury Report
Avalanche
Valeri Nichushkin: Out (Lower Body),
Joel Kiviranta: Out (Lower Body),
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip)
Islanders
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Ethan Bear: Out (Undisclosed),
Maxim Shabanov: Out (Upper Body),
Scott Mayfield: Out (Personal),
Pierre Engvall: Out (Ankle)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/9/2025 | Canucks | W 5-4 | Away |
| 11/11/2025 | Ducks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 11/13/2025 | Sabres | W 6-3 | Home |
| 11/16/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 11/20/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 11/22/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
| 11/23/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2025 | Devils | W 3-2 | Away |
| 11/13/2025 | Golden Knights | W 4-3 | Away |
| 11/14/2025 | Mammoth | W 3-2 | Away |
| 11/16/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 11/18/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 11/20/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 11/22/2025 | Blues | - | Home |