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October 23, 2026 β’ Ball Arena, Denver
NHL PREVIEW β’ October 23, 2026
Featured Matchup
Ice Matchup: Tampa Bay Lightning (7-3-0, 14 PTS) faces Colorado Avalanche (6-4-1, 13 PTS) at Ball Arena, Denver.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Visiting Side
Record
7-3-0, 14 PTS
Colorado Avalanche
Home Side
Record
6-4-1, 13 PTS
Scoring
| Team | P1 | P2 | P3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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TAM
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0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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COL
|
2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
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Tampa Bay Lightning
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Colorado Avalanche
Projected Score
TAM 3
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COL 4
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
2 of 3 categories
- Colorado Avalanche boasts a stronger net goal differential (+1.2).
Tampa Bay Lightning
STAT
Colorado Avalanche
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Colorado Avalanche plays on familiar turf at Ball Arena, Denver.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Tampa Bay Lightning Could Win
Tampa Bay Lightning averages 3.6 goals per game offensively.
Why Colorado Avalanche Could Win
Colorado Avalanche responds with a scoring rate of 3.5 goals per game.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Colorado Avalanche's stronger goaltending holds up against the offensive pressure.
Game Details
Ball Arena, Denver
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
18,104
Closing Odds
Line: COL -122 | O/U: 6.5
Team Leaders
Team Goals
Nathan MacKinnon
1
Team Assists
Nathan MacKinnon
3
Team Goals
Jake Guentzel
2
Team Assists
Brayden Point
2
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Tampa Bay Lightning (49.7%)
Colorado Avalanche (50.3%)
Total Submissions: 78 circles
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