March 26, 2026Updated 3:28 pm EDT

NHL play on Thursday includes the Colorado Avalanche (47-13-10) visiting the Winnipeg Jets (30-29-12) at Canada Life Centre, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche rank first while the Jets are 11th in the Western Conference.

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Injury reportsAvalanche

Artturi Lehkonen: Out (Upper Body),

Nicolas Roy: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)

Jets

Colin Miller: Out (Knee),

Nino Niederreiter: Out (Lower Body),

Vladislav Namestnikov: Out (Lower Body)

Stats to know
Nathan MacKinnon has totaled 115 points in 69 games (46 goals and 69 assists).
Scott Wedgewood has a 2.2 goals-against average, and 885 saves. His .916 save percentage is second-best in the league.
Mark Scheifele has 32 goals and 54 assists for 86 total points this season.
Connor Hellebuyck has allowed 135 goals (2.8 goals-against average) and amassed 1,191 saves with an .898 save percentage (27th in the league).

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