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Tuesday's NHL action will see the New Jersey Devils (4-4) take on the Colorado Avalanche (5-3-1), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Prudential Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Devils sit in 12th place in the Eastern Conference with 8 points and the Avalanche rank fifth in the Western Conference with 11 points.
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Avalanche vs. Devils: Oct. 20 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Newark, New Jersey
- Venue: Prudential Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Devils' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.13 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.38 | 22nd |
| Shots | 35 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 25 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 20.69% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 69.57% | 26th |
Avalanche's 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4.22 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.89 | 13th |
| Shots | 30.2 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.8 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 19.35% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.82% | 12th |
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Avalanche vs. Devils Top Players
Devils
- With two goals and seven assists this season, Jack Hughes is one of New Jersey's top contributors (nine points).
- Having scored two goals and adding five assists, Jesper Bratt is an important piece of the offense for New Jersey through eight games.
- On 16 shots (for four goals) and one assist, Nico Hischier has contributed five points this season.
- In the five games Jake Allen has played this season, his save percentage is .876, 44th in the league.
Avalanche
- Nathan MacKinnon has scored six goals (0.7 per game) and put up 10 assists (1.1 per game), contributing to the Colorado offense with 16 total points (1.8 per game). He averages 4.3 shots per game, shooting 15.4%.
- Martin Necas is a leading scorer for Colorado with 11 total points this season. He has scored five goals and added six assists in nine games.
- Cale Makar's three goals and six assists add up to nine points this season.
- Mackenzie Blackwood is 4-3-0 in seven games this season, conceding 20 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 160 saves and an .889 save percentage (32nd in the league).
Avalanche vs. Devils Injury Report
Devils
Anthony Mantha: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Seamus Casey: Out (Knee),
Nick Bjugstad: Out (Pectoral)
Avalanche
Logan O'Connor: Out (Lower Body),
Nicolas Roy: Out (Lower Body),
Zachary L'Heureux: Out (Upper Body),
Georgii Merkulov: Out (Undisclosed)
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Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2026 | Red Wings | W 5-4 | Away |
| 10/15/2026 | Rangers | W 7-1 | Home |
| 10/17/2026 | Capitals | L 4-2 | Away |
| 10/20/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 10/22/2026 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 10/24/2026 | Kings | - | Home |
| 10/27/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2026 | Stars | L 3-2 | Home |
| 10/16/2026 | Penguins | W 5-2 | Home |
| 10/19/2026 | Flyers | L 3-2 | Away |
| 10/20/2026 | Devils | - | Away |
| 10/23/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 10/25/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 10/28/2026 | Devils | - | Home |