The New York Rangers (10-9-2) visit the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche (13-1-5) tonight at Ball Arena in Denver.

Colorado enters as the league’s most explosive offensive team and one of the hottest clubs in hockey. The Avalanche own one of the best records in hockey and lead the league with 4.11 goals per game, powered by Nathan MacKinnon, who sits atop the NHL with 33 points, 14 goals, and 19 assists, along with a league-best +19 rating.

Their goaltending has been superb as well. Scott Wedgewood ranks top-five leaguewide with a .917 save percentage, 2.17 GAA, and an NHL-best 11 wins.

Colorado has won six straight, outscoring opponents 28–11 in that stretch, including recent 4–1 wins over the Islanders and Ducks and a 9–1 demolition of Edmonton.

Team-wise, the Avalanche hold statistical advantages nearly across the board: they generate more shots (33.7 per game) and convert at a higher rate, while allowing fewer shots against (26.1). Their penalty kill sits at 88.7%, one of the best in the NHL, which poses a challenge for a Rangers’ power play hovering at 17.6%.

The Rangers, meanwhile, arrive having dropped two straight, including a 3–2 loss in Vegas and a 2–1 defeat to Detroit. Their underlying profile remains steady: New York is averaging 2.48 goals per game while allowing 2.48, a defensive structure that has kept them competitive even as scoring has fluctuated.

Igor Shesterkin (.911 SV%, 2.39 GAA) continues to provide stability, though New York’s attack has leaned heavily on Artemi Panarin (19 pts) and Mika Zibanejad (7 goals).

Prediction

The Avalanche’s firepower and defensive structure give them a clear edge at home, and Colorado’s recent dominance suggests they can control this matchup from start to finish.

Projected Final Score: Avalanche 4, Rangers 1 

How to Watch Rangers vs. Avalanche

Puck drop for tonight’s game between the New York Rangers and Colorado Avalanche is set for 9:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Mountain at Ball Arena in Denver.

The game airs live locally on MSG, Altitude Sports, KTVD-TV (My20), and KUSA-TV (9NEWS). 

Out-of-market viewers can stream the game on ESPN+.

You can watch the game free on ESPN+ by starting a trial with DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, or FuboTV, all of which include ESPN+.

After signing up, activate your ESPN plan and link it to your MyDisney login. If you already have Hulu + Live TV, you’ll automatically get access through that account. Remember to cancel before the trial ends if you don’t plan to keep the service.

New York Rangers vs. Colorado Avalanche

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025

Time: 9:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Mountain

Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO

TV: MSG, Altitude Sports, KTVD-TV (My20), and KUSA-TV (9NEWS).

Streaming: ESPN+, Gotham Sports