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The Colorado Avalanche (9-5-1) take the ice against the Columbus Blue Jackets (5-7) in NHL play on Tuesday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Avalanche sit in fourth place in the Western Conference with 19 points and the Blue Jackets rank 16th in the Eastern Conference with 10 points.
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Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets: Nov. 3 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Avalanche's 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4.27 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 11th |
| Shots | 30.5 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 20.41% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.07% | 16th |
Blue Jackets' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.33 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.25 | 19th |
| Shots | 25.6 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.1 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 12.9% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.97% | 23rd |
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Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Avalanche
- One of Colorado's top offensive options this season is Nathan MacKinnon, who has put up 25 points in 15 games.
- Martin Necas is another of Colorado's top contributors currently with 18 total points (seven goals and 11 assists) to his name.
- With 17 points through 15 games (12 goals and five assists), Artturi Lehkonen has been an important part of Colorado's offense this season.
- Mackenzie Blackwood (8-3-0) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .899 for Colorado.
Blue Jackets
- Kent Johnson's 12 points make him an important offensive option for Columbus. He has seven goals and five assists in 12 games.
- Zachary Kenneth Werenski is a leading scorer for Columbus with 10 total points this season. He has scored zero goals and added 10 assists in 12 games.
- Charlie Coyle has scored one goal on the season, chipping in eight assists.
- Jet Greaves has an .883 save percentage (44th in the league), with 159 total saves, conceding 21 goals (3.1 goals against average). He has put together a 2-5-0 record this season.
Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Avalanche
Zachary L'Heureux: Out (Upper Body),
Josh Manson: Out (Lower Body)
Blue Jackets
Isac Lundeström: Out (Achilles)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2026 | Devils | W 5-2 | Home |
| 10/31/2026 | Flames | W 5-2 | Home |
| 11/2/2026 | Blackhawks | W 5-2 | Away |
| 11/3/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 11/5/2026 | Predators | - | Home |
| 11/7/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 11/10/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2026 | Flyers | W 4-3 | Away |
| 10/29/2026 | Hurricanes | L 3-2 | Away |
| 10/31/2026 | Stars | L 3-1 | Away |
| 11/3/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 11/5/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 11/6/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 11/10/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |