NHL3/17/2026
Scheduled
TIME:1:30 AM UTC
VENUE:
PIT logo
PIT
32-17.500
Away Team
6th in Conference DivisionLast5: W1L4
00
43-10.694
COL
COL logo
Home Team
1st in Conference DivisionLast5: W4L1

AI Game Overview

Alright, hockey fans, settle in! It's your favorite voice in the game, and we're looking ahead to a matchup that's got the league buzzing. On Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, at the crack of dawn for some of us, the Pittsburgh Penguins are heading west to face off against the Colorado Avalanche.

Now, this isn't just any regular season tilt. We're deep into the 2025-2026 campaign, and both these franchises are fighting for every single point. The Penguins, as always, are a team built on grit and a history of championship pedigree. They've been battling hard all season, looking to solidify their position and make a statement as we head towards the playoff push.

But then you've got the Avalanche. Playing at home in their electrifying arena, they've been a force to be reckoned with this season. Their speed, their skill, their relentless offensive pressure – it's a recipe for fireworks. They'll be looking to defend their home ice and continue their strong run.

As for the betting lines, well, the oddsmakers are keeping their cards close to their chest on this one, with the moneyline and point spread currently undefined. That tells you something, doesn't it? It suggests a real toss-up, a game where the momentum could swing in either direction. The over/under is also up in the air, hinting that this could be a tight, defensive battle or a wide-open offensive showcase.

What we do know is that this is a clash of titans, a test of wills between two teams with everything to play for. Will the Penguins' experience shine through on the road? Or will the Avalanche's home-ice advantage and explosive talent prove too much to handle? Tune in, because this one promises to be an absolute thriller!

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Looking at the recent matchups between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Colorado Avalanche, the Avalanche have had the upper hand. In their two most recent meetings during the 2025 season, Colorado secured victories in both games. The first encounter saw the Avalanche defeat the Penguins 4-1 on March 5, 2025. Prior to that, on December 11, 2024, Colorado also emerged victorious with a decisive 6-2 win on the road in Pittsburgh. These results suggest a scoring advantage for the Avalanche, who have outscored the Penguins 10-3 across these two games. The Penguins will need to find a way to generate more offense and tighten up their defense to challenge the Avalanche in their upcoming meeting.

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Current Season Games

PIT logoPIT

L@ CAR4 - 5
Wvs BOS5 - 4
Lvs PHI3 - 4
Lvs BUF1 - 5
L@ BOS1 - 2
Wvs VEG5 - 0
L@ NYR2 - 3
Wvs NJ4 - 1
W@ BUF5 - 2
L@ NYI4 - 5
Lvs OTT2 - 3
Wvs NYR6 - 5
Wvs CHI6 - 2
W@ VAN3 - 2
W@ EDM6 - 2
W@ CGY4 - 1
W@ SEA6 - 3
Lvs CBJ3 - 4
Wvs PHI6 - 3
Lvs TB1 - 2
L@ BOS0 - 1
Lvs CGY1 - 2
Wvs NJ4 - 1
W@ CBJ5 - 4
W@ DET4 - 1
Wvs DET4 - 3
Wvs CAR5 - 1
W@ CHI7 - 3
L@ TOR3 - 6
Wvs MTL4 - 3
L@ MTL0 - 4
L@ OTT0 - 4
Lvs EDM4 - 6
Lvs UTA4 - 5
Lvs SJ5 - 6
Lvs MTL2 - 4
Lvs ANA3 - 4
L@ DAL2 - 3
W@ TB4 - 3
W@ PHI5 - 1
Lvs TOR2 - 7
W@ CBJ4 - 3
Wvs BUF4 - 2
Lvs SEA2 - 3
Lvs MIN0 - 5
Wvs NAS4 - 0
L@ NAS1 - 2
Lvs LA2 - 3
L@ NJ1 - 2
Wvs WAS5 - 3
L@ TOR3 - 4
L@ WPG2 - 5
W@ MIN4 - 1
L@ PHI2 - 3
Wvs STL6 - 3
Lvs CBJ4 - 5
W@ FLA5 - 3
Wvs VAN5 - 1
W@ SJ3 - 0
W@ LA4 - 2
L@ ANA3 - 4
Lvs NYR1 - 6
Wvs NYI4 - 3
W@ NYR3 - 0
Wvs BUF5 - 4
W@ BUF5 - 3
W@ DET2 - 1
Wvs CBJ4 - 1
Wvs DET3 - 2
L@ CBJ1 - 4
L@ MTL1 - 2

COL logoCOL

Wvs MIN3 - 2
W@ DAL5 - 4
W@ ANA5 - 1
W@ LA4 - 2
Wvs CHI3 - 1
Lvs MIN2 - 5
W@ UTA4 - 2
Wvs SJ4 - 2
Lvs DET0 - 2
W@ DET5 - 0
L@ MTL3 - 7
L@ OTT2 - 5
W@ TOR4 - 1
Lvs PHI3 - 7
Lvs ANA1 - 2
Wvs WAS5 - 2
Lvs NAS3 - 7
Lvs TOR3 - 4
Wvs CBJ4 - 0
Wvs OTT8 - 2
L@ TB2 - 4
L@ FLA1 - 2
W@ CAR5 - 3
Wvs STL6 - 1
Wvs LA5 - 2
W@ VEG6 - 5
Wvs UTA1 - 0
W@ MIN5 - 1
Wvs WPG3 - 2
W@ SEA5 - 3
Wvs NAS4 - 2
Wvs FLA6 - 2
L@ NAS3 - 4
W@ PHI3 - 2
W@ NYR3 - 2
L@ NYI3 - 6
Wvs VAN3 - 1
Wvs MTL7 - 2
L@ MIN2 - 3
Wvs SJ6 - 0
W@ CHI1 - 0
W@ NAS3 - 0
Wvs NYR6 - 3
Wvs NYI4 - 1
Wvs BUF6 - 3
Wvs ANA4 - 1
W@ VAN5 - 4
W@ EDM9 - 1
Wvs TB3 - 2
L@ SJ2 - 3
W@ VEG4 - 2
Wvs NJ8 - 4
L@ NJ3 - 4
L@ BOS2 - 3
Lvs CAR4 - 5
L@ UTA3 - 4
Wvs BOS4 - 1
W@ CBJ4 - 1
W@ BUF3 - 1
Lvs DAL4 - 5
Wvs UTA2 - 1
W@ LA4 - 1
L@ DAL2 - 3
L@ VEG1 - 2
Wvs VEG4 - 2
Wvs DAL4 - 1
Wvs UTA3 - 2
W@ UTA5 - 1

Previous Season Games

PIT logoPIT

Wvs WAS5 - 2
Lvs BOS1 - 4
W@ NJ4 - 2
Wvs CHI5 - 0
L@ CHI1 - 3
W@ DAL5 - 3
L@ STL4 - 5
Wvs OTT1 - 0
L@ BUF3 - 7
L@ TB1 - 6
L@ FLA3 - 4
Wvs CBJ6 - 3
Lvs NYI2 - 4
Wvs NJ7 - 3
Wvs STL5 - 3
Wvs VEG3 - 2
W@ MIN3 - 1
L@ VEG0 - 4
L@ COL1 - 4
Lvs TOR5 - 6
Lvs BOS2 - 3
Wvs PHI5 - 4
L@ PHI1 - 6
Lvs NYR3 - 5
Lvs WAS3 - 8
L@ PHI2 - 3
W@ NYR3 - 2
Lvs NJ2 - 3
Wvs NAS3 - 0
W@ UTA3 - 2
L@ SJ1 - 2
L@ SEA1 - 4
L@ ANA1 - 5
W@ LA5 - 1
L@ WAS1 - 4
W@ BUF5 - 2
Lvs SEA2 - 4
Lvs TB2 - 5
Lvs OTT0 - 5
Wvs EDM5 - 3
Lvs CBJ3 - 4
L@ CAR3 - 4
L@ FLA2 - 3
L@ DET2 - 4
Wvs NYI3 - 2
L@ NYI3 - 6
Wvs PHI7 - 3
L@ NJ0 - 3
W@ NAS5 - 4
Wvs LA3 - 2
L@ OTT2 - 3
W@ MTL9 - 2
Lvs COL2 - 6
Wvs TOR5 - 2
L@ NYR2 - 4
Wvs FLA5 - 4
Wvs CGY6 - 2
W@ BOS2 - 1
Wvs VAN5 - 4
Lvs UTA1 - 6
Lvs WPG1 - 4
Lvs TB2 - 3
Wvs SJ4 - 3
L@ CBJ2 - 6
Lvs DET2 - 3
Lvs DAL1 - 7
W@ WAS4 - 2
L@ CAR1 - 5
L@ NYI3 - 4
Wvs MTL3 - 1
Wvs ANA2 - 1
Lvs MIN3 - 5
L@ VAN3 - 4
L@ EDM0 - 4
L@ CGY3 - 4
L@ WPG3 - 6
Lvs CAR1 - 4
Wvs BUF6 - 5
W@ MTL6 - 3
L@ TOR2 - 4
W@ DET6 - 3
Lvs NYR0 - 6
Wvs CBJ7 - 3
W@ CBJ3 - 1
Lvs DET1 - 2
W@ DET5 - 1
W@ OTT5 - 2
Lvs BUF2 - 3
L@ BUF3 - 7

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L@ DAL2 - 4
Wvs DAL7 - 4
L@ DAL2 - 6
Wvs DAL4 - 0
Lvs DAL1 - 2
L@ DAL3 - 4
W@ DAL5 - 1
W@ ANA4 - 2
L@ LA4 - 5
Lvs VAN1 - 4
Wvs VEG3 - 2
L@ STL4 - 5
W@ CBJ7 - 3
W@ CHI3 - 2
Lvs CGY2 - 3
Lvs STL1 - 2
Wvs LA4 - 0
Wvs DET5 - 2
W@ MTL5 - 4
W@ OTT5 - 1
L@ TOR1 - 2
Wvs DAL4 - 3
W@ CGY4 - 2
L@ MIN1 - 2
Wvs CHI3 - 0
Wvs TOR7 - 4
Wvs SJ7 - 3
Wvs PIT4 - 1
Wvs MIN5 - 2
Wvs NJ5 - 1
L@ STL1 - 3
L@ NAS1 - 2
W@ EDM5 - 4
W@ CGY4 - 2
L@ VAN0 - 3
Wvs PHI2 - 0
Wvs STL5 - 0
L@ NYI2 - 5
W@ NYR5 - 4
L@ BOS1 - 3
Lvs WPG2 - 3
Lvs MIN1 - 3
Wvs DAL6 - 3
Lvs EDM3 - 4
Wvs NYR3 - 2
L@ WPG0 - 3
W@ MIN6 - 1
L@ CHI1 - 3
Wvs FLA3 - 1
Lvs MTL1 - 2
Wvs BUF6 - 5
Wvs WPG5 - 2
W@ UTA4 - 1
Wvs SEA5 - 2
W@ ANA4 - 2
W@ SJ4 - 2
L@ VAN1 - 3
Wvs NAS5 - 2
Lvs UTA1 - 4
W@ PIT6 - 2
W@ NJ4 - 0
W@ DET2 - 1
L@ CAR3 - 5
W@ BUF5 - 4
Lvs EDM1 - 4
L@ DAL3 - 5
Wvs VEG2 - 1
L@ TB2 - 8
W@ FLA7 - 4
W@ WAS2 - 1
W@ PHI3 - 2
Lvs WAS2 - 5
Wvs LA4 - 2
Wvs NAS3 - 2
Wvs CAR6 - 4
L@ WPG0 - 1
Wvs SEA6 - 3
L@ NAS2 - 5
Lvs TB2 - 5
Lvs CHI2 - 5
Wvs OTT5 - 4
W@ UTA5 - 1
W@ SEA3 - 2
W@ SJ4 - 1
Wvs ANA4 - 3
Lvs BOS3 - 5
Lvs NYI2 - 6
Lvs CBJ4 - 6
L@ VEG4 - 8
L@ UTA1 - 2
W@ VEG3 - 1
Lvs VEG1 - 6
Lvs UTA3 - 6
L@ DAL2 - 4
Lvs DAL2 - 3