NHL · Friday, October 16, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins at Colorado Avalanche: NHL start time, rest and research checklist
9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT). Game 1 of 2 on the NHL slate, with each team's last result, rest and next game.
By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations
Short answer
Pittsburgh Penguins played at Colorado Avalanche on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT) in the NHL. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 2, Colorado Avalanche 5. This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Colorado Avalanche. This page covers the schedule and what to check; it carries no odds and no picks.
Final: Pittsburgh Penguins 2, Colorado Avalanche 5
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Both teams: last result, rest and next game
Away
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins lost on the road at Chicago Blackhawks 3-5 on Tue, Oct 13. Full days off before this game: 2.
Next on the schedule: at Vegas Golden Knights on Sat, Oct 17 at 10:00 PM ET.
Home
Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche lost at home against Dallas Stars 2-3 on Wed, Oct 14. Full days off before this game: 1.
Next on the schedule: at Philadelphia Flyers on Mon, Oct 19 at 7:00 PM ET.
- This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Colorado Avalanche.
Research checklist for Pittsburgh Penguins at Colorado Avalanche
Hockey scoring is low and high-variance, so research focuses on shot volume, ice time and goaltending rather than on the final score alone.
- Check the final injury and availability reports for Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche close to the start.
- Check the confirmed starting goalie, which is often announced on game day and moves totals.
- Look at line combinations and power-play units before trusting a shots or points number.
- Convert any price you are offered to a break-even probability and compare it with your own estimate.
- Write down your reason before you place anything, and decide your unit size in advance.
Questions about this game
What time did Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche start on Fri, Oct 16?
Pittsburgh Penguins at Colorado Avalanche was scheduled for 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT) on Friday, October 16, 2026. It was game 1 of 2 on the NHL slate.
What was the score of Pittsburgh Penguins at Colorado Avalanche on Fri, Oct 16?
Pittsburgh Penguins 2, Colorado Avalanche 5 (final).
When did Pittsburgh Penguins last play before this game?
Pittsburgh Penguins lost on the road at Chicago Blackhawks 3-5 on Tue, Oct 13.
When did Colorado Avalanche last play before this game?
Colorado Avalanche lost at home against Dallas Stars 2-3 on Wed, Oct 14.
Is either team on a back-to-back in Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche?
Neither team is playing the second night of a back-to-back based on the schedule we read.
Does this page include odds or picks for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche?
No. It is a schedule and research page built from game times and rest context. DeepChamp AI is an independent research app, not a sportsbook, and nothing here guarantees a betting outcome. Use the DeepChamp AI app for line movement and player prop research.
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