- Matchup: Colorado Avalanche vs Anaheim Ducks
- Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Venue: Honda Center, Anaheim, CA
- Broadcast: Victory+
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The Anaheim Ducks (33-23-3) are set to face off against the Colorado Avalanche (39-10-9) at Honda Center this Tuesday.
In their last matchup, the Colorado Avalanche secured a 3-1 win against the Blackhawks. The Avalanche spent 10 minutes in the penalty box while they were granted 4 power play chances but failed to capitalize. Their offensive performance was solid, as they converted 3 out of 35 total shots.
The Avalanche have been prolific in scoring this season, amassing 220 goals (ranking 1st in the NHL) while conceding 141. Currently, they’ve accumulated 87 points with a points percentage of .750. Colorado has had 189 opportunities on the power play, netting 28 goals for a conversion rate of 14.81%. At even strength, they’ve allowed 114 goals, while scoring 192 of their own. With 1,985 total shots taken, their shooting percentage stands at 11.1%. On the defensive end, Colorado’s opponents have taken 1,549 shots, resulting in a save percentage of .909. Opponents have averaged 166 power play attempts (21st in the league), scoring 27 times.
Mackenzie Blackwood will take the net for this match. Over his professional career, he has faced 753 goals against him, maintaining a goals-against average of 2.90. Blackwood has participated in 277 NHL games, holding a save percentage of .906 over 13,414 minutes on the ice. His record boasts 120 wins, 109 losses, and 29 ties, with 260 starts. In total, he has achieved 148 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .569, having faced 8,049 shots, making 7,296 saves.
The Ducks recently ended their last game in a draw against the Flames, with a score of 2-2. They had 5 chances on the power play, converting 1 of them, and managed to score 2 goals from 36 shots on goal.
Anaheim has taken a total of 1,791 shots this season (5th in the NHL), boasting a shooting percentage of 10.72%. Meanwhile, they have allowed 1,709 shots against. Their penalty kill sits at 77.54% against 187 power play opportunities, with a current save percentage of 87.9%. The Ducks have enjoyed 180 power play chances, achieving an 18.33% success rate. They have recorded 159 goals at even strength alongside 33 power play goals (18th in the NHL). Conversely, they have conceded 206 goals, with 164 during even strength play and 42 while short-handed. This season, the Anaheim Ducks have accrued a total of 192 goals, 69 points, and a points percentage of .585.
Guarding the net for Anaheim will be Lukas Dostal. Opponents are averaging 3.27 goals per game against him, adding up to 481 goals allowed in his career. Dostal has achieved a quality start rate of 54.4%, with 80 quality starts over his career. He has started in 147 games, accumulating 6,512 minutes of ice time, and holds a career record of 66 wins, 71 losses, and 15 ties. Throughout 162 games, he has made a total of 4,369 saves from 4,850 shots against, leading to a save percentage of .901.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL clash against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction by Tony: Choose Anaheim
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