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The Colorado Avalanche (5-4-1) host the Tampa Bay Lightning (7-2, winners of three in a row) at Ball Arena. The matchup on Friday, Oct. 23 begins at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey play continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which club we predict will win Friday's game.
Lightning vs. Avalanche Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final tally of Avalanche 4, Lightning 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-126)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Lightning (+1.5)
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Avalanche Splits and Trends
- The Avalanche have finished -1-1 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 5-4-1.
- Colorado is 1-3-0 (two points) in its four games decided by one goal.
- Colorado finished 0-2-1 in the three games this season when it scored two goals (registering one point).
- The Avalanche have scored at least three goals in seven games (5-2-0, 10 points).
- In the two games when Colorado has recorded a single power-play goal, it won both times (four points).
- In the six games when it outshot its opponent, Colorado is 2-3-1 (five points).
- The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents in three games, going 2-1-0 to record four points.
Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning have earned a record of 1-0-1 in overtime games to contribute to an overall mark of 7-2.
- Tampa Bay has won both of its games that were decided by one goal.
- This season the Lightning scored just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- So far this season, the Lightning have scored three or more goals seven times and won each of those games.
- Tampa Bay has scored a single power-play goal in four games this season and won all of those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Tampa Bay is 5-1-0 (10 points).
- The Lightning have been outshot by opponents three times this season, and earned four points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Avalanche Rank | Avalanche AVG | Lightning AVG | Lightning Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 4.10 | Goals Scored | 3.44 | 9th |
| 13th | 3.00 | Goals Allowed | 2.56 | 8th |
| 3rd | 30.6 | Shots | 29.8 | 8th |
| 17th | 27.3 | Shots Allowed | 24.2 | 4th |
| 22nd | 18.75% | Power Play % | 12.90% | 29th |
| 9th | 82.61% | Penalty Kill % | 79.17% | 17th |
Lightning vs. Avalanche Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, October 23, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
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