{"id":485707,"date":"2026-03-24T08:05:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T12:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=485707"},"modified":"2026-03-23T20:39:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T00:39:43","slug":"nhl-predictions-colorado-avalanche-pittsburgh-penguins-march-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/03\/24\/nhl-predictions-colorado-avalanche-pittsburgh-penguins-march-24\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Colorado Avalanche vs Pittsburgh Penguins, March 24th"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Colorado Avalanche and <\/span>Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> face-off in a rematch from just a week ago. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here with <\/span>Last Word On Hockey<\/em>. Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for games around the NHL. In tonight\u2019s matchup, the Penguins and Avalanche face-off in Pittsburgh.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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NHL Predictions featuring the Colorado Avalanche and the Pittsburgh Penguins<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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2025-26 Head-to-Head:<\/strong> Avalanche 0-1 Penguins<\/div>\n
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How to W<\/a><\/b>atch:<\/a> Sportsnet+, SNE, SNO, SNP, ALT, SN-PIT, ESPN+, NHL Centre Ice<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/header>\n
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Time:<\/strong> 7:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Credit Image: @ Cal Sport Media)(Credit Image: \u00a9 Richard Ulreich\/Cal Sport Media<\/span><\/div>\n
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Penguins Story<\/h2>\n

Pittsburgh comes into this game off a 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. With the loss, the Penguins are 4-3-3 in their last 10 and have an overall record of 35-19-16 on the season. Sitting second in the Metropolitan Division with 86 points, Pittsburgh is in a fierce race with the Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Islanders, both of whom trail the Penguins by just one point apiece.<\/p>\n

In a game with next to no offence for the Penguins, Egor Chinakhov<\/a> continued to impress in his first season since being traded<\/a> by Columbus. With a goal against Carolina, Chinakhov has 13 goals and 25 points in 32 games with the Penguins. Erik Karlsson<\/a> is another focal point for the team at the moment. Although he failed to register a point in his last game, Karlsson has put up 11 goals and 54 points through 65 games from the blueline, his most productive season with the Penguins yet. In a game against superstars like Nathan MacKinnon<\/a>, watch for captain Sidney Crosby<\/a> to try to make a splash. It is always a treat for fans when the friends from Nova Scotia square-off. Crosby has done well since returning from injury, scoring a goal and four points in three games since his return.<\/p>\n

In net, expect Arturs Silovs<\/a> to get the start as Stuart Skinner<\/a> played in the team’s last game. Silovs is on a good stretch at the moment, with wins in three of his last five starts. He is 16-9-8 with an .894 save percentage this season. However, now is a good time to remind you to always check official lineups before placing any kind of bets.<\/p>\n

Avalanche Story<\/h2>\n

The Stanley Cup favourite Colorado Avalanche are looking to tweak deficiencies in their system ahead of the playoffs. They come into this game off a 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals in overtime. With the win, the Avalanche are 6-3-1 in their last 10, and 46-13-10 on the season. The Avalanche sit at the top of the NHL, their 102 points giving them a five-point lead over the second-place Dallas Stars.<\/p>\n

Leading the Avalanche in scoring is superstar Nathan MacKinnon. With 45 goals and 114 points in just 68 games, MacKinnon is in the Hart Trophy and Art Ross<\/a> scoring title conversations. A big factor in his success has been the explosion of offence from Martin Necas<\/a>. The centrepiece in the move that sent<\/a> Mikko Rantanen<\/a> to the Carolina Hurricanes last year, Necas has established himself in Colorado. Through 66 games, he has an eye-watering 32 goals and 86 points. He\u2019s already smashed his previous career-high in points by 15, doing so in 12 fewer games. From the blue line, watch for Cale Makar<\/a>. The star defenceman has 20 goals and 70 points from the blue line this season.<\/p>\n

With MacKenzie Blackwood starting their last game, expect Scott Wedgewood<\/a> to play against the Penguins. Wedgewood is 25-5-6 with a .916 save percentage this season.<\/p>\n

Prediction<\/h3>\n

The Penguins are desperate for points and have shown their ability to beat the Avalanche as they did so just a week ago. With Crosby added to their lineup, expect Pittsburgh to battle hard for crucial points and pull out the victory.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Penguins win 5-3<\/em><\/p>\n

Prop Bet of the Night<\/h3>\n

Expecting another high-scoring game, a popular prop bet of goals over 7 with odds of +140 is a good one.<\/p>\n

Main Photo Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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