Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. This edition features the Anaheim Ducks taking on the Colorado Avalanche. Don\u2019t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025\u201326 season.<\/p>\n
2025\u201326 Season Series:<\/strong> First meeting this season (2024\u201325: Ducks 0-3 Avalanche)<\/p>\n Time:<\/strong> 9:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST); 6:30 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST)<\/p>\n How to Watch Tutorial<\/a><\/p>\n US TV:<\/strong> TNT, truTV, HBO Max<\/p>\n Canada TV<\/strong>: Sportsnet, SN360<\/p>\n The Anaheim Ducks<\/a> (11\u20133\u20131) and Colorado Avalanche<\/a> (10\u20131\u20135) meet in a matchup between two of the NHL\u2019s top-ranked teams, both featured at the top of The Athletic\u2019s latest power rankings.<\/a> Anaheim arrives riding a seven-game winning streak, their longest since 2021, powered by Leo Carlsson<\/a>\u2019s 10-game point streak and a resurgent power play that has struck in five straight games. Joel Quenneville<\/a>\u2019s group has turned early-season optimism into structure, confidence, and results.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the Avalanche continue to look like a team playing a different sport. Nathan MacKinnon<\/a> is the league\u2019s leading scorer with 29 points in 16 games, and Cale Makar<\/a>\u2019s 22 points from the back end keep Colorado\u2019s transition game operating at warp speed. They have earned points in seven straight and lead the NHL in five-on-five shot share and expected goals. It\u2019s a classic heavyweight-versus-upstart meeting: a polished champion against a contender learning to act like one.<\/p>\n The Ducks<\/a>\u2019 surge has defied the odds and been defined by growth and cohesion. Carlsson has evolved into the team\u2019s offensive centrepiece, with 25 points in 15 games, while Cutter Gauthier<\/a> and Troy Terry<\/a> continue to complement his blend of poise and playmaking. Anaheim\u2019s five-on-five numbers show maturity (52 percent Corsi For and a 56.5 percent goals-for rate), but their 48.5 expected goals percentage reveals they\u2019re finishing above expectation.<\/p>\n Lukas Dostal<\/a> has stabilised the crease with a .908 save percentage and remains one of the league\u2019s busiest goaltenders. The power play, ranked tenth at 23.7 percent, has become a difference-maker. Quenneville\u2019s lineup has found balance, and his young core is thriving under pressure, turning high-skill sequences into sustained scoring. However, their next game will be their biggest test yet.<\/p>\n Power play goal for Anaheim!Scored by Leo Carlsson with 17:13 remaining in the 3rd period.Assisted by Chris Kreider and Jackson LaCombe.Anaheim: 4Winnipeg: 1#WPGvsANA #FlyTogether #GoJetsGo<\/p>\n — NHL Goals (@nhlgoals.bsky.social)<\/a> 2025-11-10T05:13:00.620995Z<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nSetting the Stage<\/h3>\n
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