TUNE-IN
- Watch: SportsNet Pittsburgh
- Listen: 105.9 The X and the Penguins app
THE MATCHUP
-The Penguins continue along their four-game road trip as they head to Colorado to take on the Avalanche at Ball Arena (TV: SportsNet Pittsburgh; Radio: 105.9 The X).
-The Penguins have points in 14 of their last 23 games against the Avalanche (12-9-2) dating back to Apr. 6, 2014.
-Pittsburgh has points in four of its last six trips to Ball Arena (3-2-1).
-Last season, the Penguins picked up points in 22 of 32 games against Western Conference foes (16-10-6).
QUICK HITS
1) Bryan Rust has 13 points (6G-7A) in his last 11 games played against the Avalanche. He has an active nine-game point streak (5G-6A) versus them.
2) Evgeni Malkin has 27 points (10G-17A) in 25 games against Colorado and he had a three-point game (2G-1A) in his last game against the Avalanche on March 16, 2026.
3) Egor Chinakhov’s five takeaways lead Pittsburgh and are tied for seventh in the NHL.
4) Erik Karlsson has recorded 28 points (6G-22A) in 35 career games against the Avalanche including seven points (2G-5A) in his last eight games versus Colorado. His 28 points against Colorado rank fifth among active defensemen.
5) Declan Carlile’s 17 blocked shots leads the Penguins and ranks tied for ninth in the NHL.
