The Colorado Avalanche and Chicago Blackhawks are slated to face off at Ball Arena on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. ET, a matchup that includes Nathan MacKinnon and Connor Bedard as two of the main players you'll want to keep tabs on. Check out everything you need to know about the Avalanche-Blackhawks game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET
- Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche | -1.5 | -125 | 105 | 6.5 | -105 | -115 | -345 | +275 |
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Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Prediction
ATS Pick: Avalanche (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Avalanche 5 - Blackhawks 1
Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Betting Insights
- Colorado and its opponent have gone over 6.5 combined goals in 26 of 57 games this season.
- Chicago has combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 23 of 58 games this season.
- These two teams average 6.4 goals per match combined, 0.1 less than this game's total.
- Opponents of these teams average 5.6 goals per game combined, 0.9 fewer than this game's over/under.
- In terms of goals scored, the Avalanche are first in the league, and the Blackhawks are 26th.
- This match features the league's 22nd-ranked (Blackhawks) and top-ranked (Avalanche) teams in terms of defense.
Avalanche Stats
- The Avalanche's 217 total goals (3.8 per game on 6.7 assists per outing) lead the league.
- Defensively, Colorado has been the stingiest squad in NHL play, allowing 140 total goals (just 2.5 per game).
- Their +77 goal differential is the best in the league.
- The 28 power-play goals Colorado has scored this season rank 24th in the NHL (on 185 chances).
- The Avalanche's 15.14% power-play conversion rate ranks 32nd in the league.
- The one shorthanded goal Colorado has scored this season rank 30th among all NHL teams.
Avalanche Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 56 | 40 | 55 | 95 | 120 | 16 | 50.9% |
| Martin Necas | 54 | 25 | 40 | 65 | 89 | 15 | 45% |
| Cale Makar | 57 | 15 | 43 | 58 | 61 | 33 | - |
| Brock Nelson | 57 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 49 | 16 | 49.9% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 57 | 19 | 22 | 41 | 39 | 11 | 17.6% |
Blackhawks Stats
- The Blackhawks have 153 goals this season (2.6 per game), 26th in the NHL.
- Chicago's total of 184 goals conceded (3.2 per game) ranks 22nd in the league.
- With a goal differential of -31, they are 28th in the league.
- Chicago has 32 power-play goals (17th in NHL) on 167 chances.
- The Blackhawks' power-play percentage (19.16) puts them 21st in the league.
- Chicago has scored four shorthanded goals (16th in league).
Blackhawks Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | 45 | 24 | 29 | 53 | 61 | 19 | 46.8% |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | 55 | 26 | 17 | 43 | 48 | 12 | 48.4% |
| Andre Burakovsky | 52 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 46 | 21 | 37.5% |
| Ryan Donato | 58 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 41 | 18 | 50% |
| Frank Nazar | 42 | 7 | 17 | 24 | 51 | 14 | 45.9% |
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