New Jersey vs Colorado Prediction 20 October 2026
🔊 Colorado head to New Jersey following a defeat to Philadelphia, where one of the league’s most potent offenses managed to score just twice. However, things aren’t much brighter for the Devils. The hosts have claimed victory in only half of their games to start the season and continue to struggle in the second period. Coincidentally, that’s when the Avalanche are at their most dangerous-they lead the NHL in second-period goals. For New Jersey, this matchup couldn’t have come at a more challenging time.
Four goals in four minutes
📊 The last meeting in Denver nearly turned into a nightmare for Colorado. The Avalanche cruised to a five-goal lead, only to concede four times in just four minutes. New Jersey were on the brink of a remarkable comeback, but instead, the visitors shipped three more goals and fell 4-8. That night, Victor Olofsson netted a hat-trick, Nathan MacKinnon scored twice, and Zakhar Bardakov celebrated his first NHL goal. Now, the Devils have a chance to respond on home ice.
Head-to-head statistics New Jersey - Colorado
The second period lets them down once again.
Four wins from eight games-that’s all New Jersey have to show for themselves at the start of the season. Sheldon Keefe’s side currently sit outside the Eastern Conference playoff picture, with their biggest issues coming when they’re without the puck. The Devils average just 10.8 blocked shots per game, the second-worst mark in the NHL. Things get even bleaker in the second period, where they concede an average of 1.6 goals. Against this backdrop, a matchup with Colorado looks especially daunting: the Avalanche are among the league’s most dangerous teams after the first intermission. The hosts will be without injured trio Seamus Casey, Nick Bjugstad, and Connor Brown, while Luke Evangelista remains a doubt.
In Washington, the Devils once again started brightly. Arseniy Gritsyuk opened the scoring-his third straight game with a goal when New Jersey strike first. But as the game wore on, the Capitals took control. The visitors struggled mightily in the second period, conceding three goals as Washington extended their lead to 4-1. After the game, Keefe admitted his players were losing battles for loose pucks and letting opponents break through their defense far too easily. Timo Meier pulled one back on the power play in the third, but it wasn’t enough to spark a comeback (2-4). Even 31 shots on target couldn’t prevent another setback for the Devils.
Match Results: New Jersey Devils
The attack is effective, but it doesn’t always get them out of trouble.
Colorado have won five of their last eight games and remain one of the league’s most dangerous attacking sides. Over that stretch, the Avalanche have netted 35 goals and rank among the NHL’s top three teams in average shots per game, firing 30.8 on goal each night. Their second periods are particularly impressive, with Colorado scoring an average of 2.4 goals-well ahead of the rest of the league. However, their results haven’t always matched their offensive firepower, as Jared Bednar’s side continue to alternate wins and losses. Before heading to New Jersey, they suffered a setback against Philadelphia. Logan O’Connor, Nicolas L’Heureux, and Philippe Roy remain sidelined with injuries.
In Philadelphia, the Avalanche struggled for a long time to solve Joseph Woll in goal. The hosts struck first on the power play through Matvei Michkov, who then doubled the lead in the second period. Martin Necas finally pulled one back before intermission, tallying his fifth goal of the season. In the third, Noel Acciari restored the two-goal cushion before TJ Hughes sealed the final score at 3-2. MacKenzie Blackwood came up with several key saves for Colorado in dangerous moments, but this time the offense failed to make up for the goals conceded. Next up, the Avalanche face a team that has shown particular vulnerability in second periods.
Match Results: Colorado Avalanche
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-head clashes between New Jersey and Colorado often get off to a flying start, with goals coming early and often. In six of their last seven meetings, at least two goals have been scored within the opening twenty minutes. Both sides boast plenty of firepower up front, so a cautious start seems unlikely. The pick: First period total over 1.5 goals at odds of 1.71.
Match Result Prediction
Colorado don't always come out on top, but they rarely let opponents pull away. The Avalanche have covered the +1.5 puck line in nine of their last ten games. On the road, this bet has cashed five times in a row. Given New Jersey's defensive struggles and Colorado's potent offense, the visitors have a solid chance to at least keep things close. The pick: Colorado +1.5 puck line at 1.37.
Total Goals Prediction
On New Jersey ice, Colorado’s offense usually finds its rhythm. The Avalanche have scored at least three goals in six of their last seven head-to-head matchups on the road. They’re generating plenty of chances again this season, and the Devils’ vulnerability in second periods gives the visitors even more opportunities. The pick: Colorado individual total over 2.5 goals at 1.61.
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
Clashes between New Jersey and Colorado are rarely uneventful. In six of their last seven head-to-head meetings, the teams have combined for over 5.5 goals, with last year’s game in Denver producing a remarkable twelve-goal thriller. There’s every reason to expect another high-scoring contest this time around. The Devils concede an average of 1.6 goals in just the second period alone, while the Avalanche rack up 2.4 goals during those same twenty minutes. New Jersey can also keep pace offensively: each of their last three games has seen the total go over 5.5 goals. Even if Colorado don’t seize the initiative early, both sides have shown they’re capable of flipping the script at any moment. My pick is over 5.5 total goals.
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