The Colorado Avalanche host the Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:30 PM ET in Denver as both clubs begin their head-to-head regular-season series.
Colorado enters the matchup with a 6-4-1 record through 11 games. The Avalanche earned a 6-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning at home in their most recent contest. Prior to that win, they lost 4-3 at the New Jersey Devils and fell 3-2 at the Philadelphia Flyers, following a 5-2 home victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins and a 3-2 shootout loss hosting the Dallas Stars.
Nashville comes into Denver holding a 3-3-3 record through nine games. The Predators suffered a 6-0 loss at the Boston Bruins in their latest appearance. Before that game, Nashville earned a 5-2 win hosting the St. Louis Blues, lost 3-2 in a shootout against the San Jose Sharks, fell 5-2 against the Vegas Golden Knights, and dropped a 3-2 shootout decision at the Ottawa Senators.
Thursday marks the first meeting of the 2026-2027 regular season between Nashville and Colorado. The Avalanche enter the contest having scored six goals in their last game, while the Predators scored zero in their previous outing.
