- Matchup: Colorado Avalanche vs Pittsburgh Penguins
- Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: Sportsnet Pittsburgh
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The Pittsburgh Penguins (35-18-16) will host the formidable Colorado Avalanche (45-13-10) on Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena.
In their latest encounter, the Colorado Avalanche secured a decisive 4-1 victory against the Blackhawks, showcasing their offensive prowess. They converted 4 of their 49 shots and also capitalized on 2 out of 5 power-play opportunities, while spending 6 minutes in the penalty box.
This season, the Colorado Avalanche have an impressive total of 251 goals, ranking first in the NHL, while allowing 167 goals against them. With 100 points accrued, their points percentage stands at .735. They have been granted 222 power-play opportunities, netting 37 goals for a conversion rate of 16.67%. At even strength, the Avalanche allowed 134 goals, while scoring 214 themselves. Their shooting percentage is currently at 10.9% from 2,310 shots taken, and they have faced 1,783 shots with a save percentage of .906 against them. Opposing teams have encountered 193 power-play chances, ranking them 21st in the league, scoring 33 goals during those situations.
Starting in goal for the Avalanche is Scott Wedgewood. Over his NHL career, Wedgewood has participated in 192 games, boasting a record of 87 wins, 59 losses, and 30 ties. He has an average of 2.84 goals against per game, with 492 goals conceded throughout his career. With 5,342 total shots faced, his current save percentage stands at .908 after 8,252 minutes in goal. Wedgewood has achieved 93 quality starts, indicating a quality start rate of .538.
The Penguins last faced off against the Jets, ending the game in a 4-4 draw. They were unable to capitalize on two power-play opportunities in that match, scoring 4 goals out of 30 shots on goal.
The Penguins have netted 189 goals at even strength, alongside 49 on the power play, ranking 7th in the league for power-play goals. Their 2,007 shots put them 9th in the NHL, with a shooting percentage of 11.86%. They have allowed 1,891 shots against them this season. The Penguins accumulated 238 goals overall and 86 points, yielding a points percentage of .623 while conceding 204 goals: 172 at even strength and 32 while shorthanded. Pittsburgh has enjoyed 197 power-play opportunities, achieving a conversion rate of 24.87%. Their penalty kill percentage is 84.24%, successfully denying their opponents on 203 power-play chances, with a save percentage of 89.2%.
In net for Pittsburgh is Stuart Skinner. With a career record of 107 wins, 59 losses, and 19 ties in 193 games, Skinner has achieved a quality start rate of 56.1%, earning 105 quality starts. He has made 4,805 saves out of 5,315 shots faced, leading to a save percentage of .904. Opponents average 2.73 goals per game against him, having conceded a total of 510 goals throughout his career while logging 9,270 minutes in goal.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL clash, covering the spread or winning outright?
Pick: Opt for Pittsburgh
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