Avalanche Host Penguins in Denver Tonight

A coaching staff change and an LTIR rule that keeps Logan O’Connor out are shaping Colorado’s lineup for the game.

Overview

The Colorado Avalanche welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins to Ball Arena for the first of two regular-season meetings with Colorado listed 4-2-1 and Pittsburgh 3-3-1.
Colorado promoted Brett McLean to the coaching staff after Dave Hakstol left to become Arizona State University’s head coach, a change the team will debut behind the bench tonight.
Logan O’Connor skated in Denver but remains on long-term injured reserve and must sit out a minimum number of additional games before he can play.
Pittsburgh has confirmed Arturs Silovs as its starting goaltender for the matchup, and the Penguins arrive after a season-opening shutout win followed by a recent loss that has cooled their early form.
Broadcasters for the game are KTVD, Altitude and ESPN+ with radio coverage on Altitude Sports Radio (92.5 FM), and projected Avalanche lines include a MacKinnon–Kadri top unit and Makar–Toews on the top pairing.