Avalanche vs. Golden Knights: Early Friday Match Details & Viewing Guide
The Colorado Avalanche are set to face off against the Vegas Golden Knights in an upcoming matchup. Both teams have shown exceptional early-season performance, holding only one regulation loss each. The game is scheduled for 2:08 p.m. MT.
Avalanche vs. Golden Knights: Match Details
Current records indicate that the Avalanche stand at 6-1-4, while the Golden Knights have a record of 6-1-3. This matchup promises to be a competitive highlight of the NHL season.
Key Players to Watch
- Nathan MacKinnon: Leading the Avalanche with 17 points.
- Jack Eichel: Center for the Golden Knights, boasts an impressive 19 points.
The battle for points between Eichel and MacKinnon will be an intriguing storyline to follow. Given that Eichel has played one game fewer than MacKinnon, this match could influence the league rankings significantly.
Recent Performances
In their last games, the Avalanche defeated the New Jersey Devils 8-4. Conversely, the Golden Knights secured a win against the Carolina Hurricanes with a score of 6-3. These victories highlight the offensive strengths of both teams.
Injury Updates
As both teams prepare, injuries will play a crucial role in strategy:
- Logan O’Connor: Hip injury, expected to return in early November.
- Samuel Girard: Upper body injury, classified as week-to-week.
- Joel Kiviranta: Lower body injury, status indefinite.
Projected Lineups
The anticipated lineup for the Avalanche includes:
- Artturi Lehkonen — Nathan MacKinnon — Martin Necas
- Gabriel Landeskog — Jack Drury — Victor Olofsson
- Parker Kelly — Zakhar Bardakov — Gavin Brindley
- Defensive Pairings: Devon Toews — Cale Makar; Wyatt Aamodt — Sam Malinski
- Goalies: Mackenzie Blackwood is projected to start.
How to Watch
Fans can tune in to the game via:
- TV: Altitude TV
- Radio: 92.5 FM
This game marks another exciting chapter in the NHL season and will be crucial for both teams as they continue to contend for top positions in the standings.
