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The Colorado Avalanche (54-16-11) hit the ice against the Seattle Kraken (34-36-11) in NHL play on Thursday, starting at 10 p.m. ET at Ball Arena and broadcast on ESPN. The Avalanche rank first while the Kraken are 13th in the Western Conference.
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Kraken vs. Avalanche: April 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Venue: Ball Arena
Avalanche's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.65 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.43 | 1st |
| Shots | 33.7 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 17.37% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.48% | 1st |
Kraken's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.77 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.15 | 22nd |
| Shots | 25.6 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 19.18% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.7% | 32nd |
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Kraken vs. Avalanche Top Players
Avalanche
- One of Colorado's top offensive options this season is Nathan MacKinnon, who has recorded 127 points in 80 games.
- Martin Necas is another of Colorado's important contributors currently with 99 total points (38 goals and 61 assists) to his name.
- Through 74 games, Cale Makar has proven himself as a contributor for Colorado. He has 78 points (20 goals and 58 assists).
- Scott Wedgewood (30-5-6) has a 2.1 goals against average and a save percentage of .919 for Colorado.
Kraken
- Jordan Eberle's 26 goals and 29 assists in 79 games for Seattle add up to 55 total points on the season.
- Matthew Beniers is a leading scorer for Seattle with 50 total points this season. He has scored 20 goals and added 30 assists in 81 games.
- Chandler Stephenson is a key player on offense for Seattle with 16 goals and 33 assists.
- Joey Daccord is 20-20-6 in 47 games this season, conceding 136 goals (3.0 goals against average) with 1,165 saves and an .896 save percentage (34th in the league).
Kraken vs. Avalanche Injury Report
Avalanche
Nazem Kadri: Day-To-Day (Finger),
Josh Manson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Kraken
Jared McCann: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Joey Daccord : Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Jaden Schwartz: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Philipp Grubauer: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Matt Murray: Day-To-Day (Personal)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2026 | Golden Knights | L 3-2 | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Oilers | W 2-1 | Away |
| 4/14/2026 | Flames | W 3-1 | Away |
| 4/16/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
Kraken's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2026 | Flames | W 4-1 | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Kings | L 5-3 | Home |
| 4/15/2026 | Golden Knights | L 4-1 | Away |
| 4/16/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |