NHL · Saturday, 17 October, MSK

Colorado Avalanche — Pittsburgh Penguins

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Model prediction for 17 October

Colorado Avalanche52%
Draw in regulation21%
Pittsburgh Penguins27%
Model estimate at MSK

In short

Colorado Avalanche are clear favourites: 64% to win including overtime and shootout.

6.2 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (6.0).

Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 64%.

Why

  • Colorado Avalanche are more dangerous in attack: 3.5 expected goals against 2.7.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Colorado Avalanche — Pittsburgh Penguins3.5–2.7
Colorado Avalanche to win (incl. OT and shootout)64%
Pittsburgh Penguins to win (incl. OT and shootout)36%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)64%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)36%

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Form

Colorado Avalanche

  • 11.10Toronto Maple Leafs3:6
  • 09.10away · Calgary Flames7:3
  • 08.10away · Winnipeg Jets2:3
  • 04.10St. Louis Blues6:1
  • 01.10Los Angeles Kings8:4

Pittsburgh Penguins

  • 11.10Dallas Stars2:1 SO
  • 10.10away · Columbus Blue Jackets2:3 SO
  • 08.10away · Washington Capitals3:5
  • 06.10Winnipeg Jets2:3
  • 04.10Montreal Canadiens6:5 OT

Head to head

  • 25.03.2026Pittsburgh Penguins — Colorado Avalanche2:6
  • 17.03.2026Colorado Avalanche — Pittsburgh Penguins2:7
  • 05.03.2025Colorado Avalanche — Pittsburgh Penguins4:1
  • 11.12.2024Pittsburgh Penguins — Colorado Avalanche2:6
  • 24.03.2024Colorado Avalanche — Pittsburgh Penguins5:4 OT

Full record: 12 meetings →

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
11, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionTampa Bay Lightning540116–12+48
12, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionPittsburgh Penguins631222–17+57
13, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conferenceToronto Maple Leafs631220–18+27
14, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionWinnipeg Jets531113–15-27
15, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conferenceColorado Avalanche530226–17+96
16, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conferenceWashington Capitals530217–14+36

Season 2026/27 · 2 points for a win, 1 for an overtime or shootout loss

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 52% will not happen in roughly 48 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →