The Ottawa Senators host the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. The regular-season contest marks the first time the two teams meet during the 2026-2027 season.
Ottawa enters the game with an 8-4-0 regular-season record. The Senators defeated the New York Rangers 7-4 in their most recent matchup, following a 2-6 loss to the San Jose Sharks. In their past five games, the Senators picked up three wins, which also included a 5-1 victory over the Florida Panthers and a 2-1 shootout win against the New York Islanders, alongside a 1-3 loss at the Philadelphia Flyers.
Colorado visits Ottawa with a 6-5-1 record. The Avalanche lost their most recent contest 2-6 at the Nashville Predators. Over their last five games, the Avalanche earned two wins and three losses, defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 and the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 while losing 3-4 at the New Jersey Devils and 2-3 at the Flyers.
Thursday marks the opening game of the season series between Colorado and Ottawa. The Avalanche look to add a seventh victory to their record on the road, while the Senators aim to earn their ninth win of the season on home ice.
