New Jersey Devils vs Colorado Avalanche Picks and Prediction for Wednesday October 28, 2026
The New Jersey Devils will travel to Denver, Colorado, Wednesday night for an Eastern Conference versus Western Conference matchup against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM ET and will be available on NHL Power Play through ESPN+. New Jersey comes into Wednesday 8-4 overall, riding a 4-game winning streak after a 4-goal win on Tuesday night. Colorado returns home Wednesday 6-5-1 this year, having lost 3 of the last 5 after a 4-goal road loss to Nashville last time out. Colorado is a -185 home favorite Wednesday. New Jersey is a +154 road dog, and the total is 6.5. Stay in the news with our NHL Picks.
New Jersey goes for 5 in a row
The New Jersey Devils offense is averaging 3.27 goals on 34.1 shots per game this season, and the Devils have scored 16 total goals during their current four-game winning streak. Defensively, New Jersey is allowing 2.91 goals on just under 24 shots per game and has given up just six total goals across its last four outings. Jack Hughes is leading the New Jersey offense this season with 12 points and has posted a team-high nine assists. Jesper Bratt is second on the roster with 10 points this season. Arseny Gritsyuk is third on the team with nine points and leads the way with six goals scored.
Connor Hellebuyck was fantastic in the net for New Jersey in its last outing, giving up just one goal on 18 shots to post a .944 save percentage in the win. Nico Hischier led the New Jersey offense with two goals on three shots in just over 18 minutes on the ice. Luke Hughes and Jack Hughes each chipped in one goal and one assist. Jesper Boqvist added one goal on two shots in just over 14 minutes.
Key Injury Report for New Jersey:
- Seamus Casey (IR-NR) - Nov 21
Colorado tries to get their season back on track
The Colorado Avalanche offense is averaging 4.08 goals on 29.3 shots per game this season. Defensively, Colorado has had its issues, giving up 3.25 goals on 28.5 shots per game, including 12 goals across its last three losses. Nathan MacKinnon is leading Colorado this season with 21 points and 14 assists. Martin Necas is second on the team with 16 points, and Cale Makar has added a fourth-best 11 points this season. Artturi Lehkonen is third on the team with 14 points and leads the way with 10 goals scored.
Scott Wedgewood struggled immensely in the net last time out for Colorado against Nashville, giving up six goals on 35 shots to post an .829 save percentage in just under 60 minutes. Artturi Lehkonen and Devon Toews both contributed to the Colorado scoring with one goal each.
Key Injury Report for Colorado:
- Zachary L'Heureux (IR-LT) - Nov 7
New Jersey Devils vs Colorado Avalanche Picks and Prediction
Pick: Colorado Avalanche
Colorado should have an advantage playing at home Wednesday night, especially if the Avalanche can establish their offensive rhythm early. Nathan MacKinnon is one of the most dangerous players in hockey with the puck on his stick, and his ability to create scoring opportunities off the rush could cause problems for New Jersey's defense. Cale Makar gives Colorado another offensive threat from the blue line, forcing the Devils to account for multiple attacking options whenever the Avalanche establish possession. New Jersey has enough speed and offensive talent to make this a competitive matchup, but the Devils must avoid giving Colorado too much space through the neutral zone. The Avalanche are particularly dangerous when they force turnovers and immediately transition into scoring opportunities. Expect Colorado to take advantage of its home ice and create enough quality chances to come away with the victory, ending the New Jersey winning streak.
Pick: Over
Both teams have the offensive talent necessary to make Wednesday's matchup an entertaining, high-scoring affair. Colorado likes to generate offense through speed and aggressive puck movement, while New Jersey has the personnel to match that approach and create opportunities of its own. Jack Hughes gives the Devils a dangerous playmaker capable of creating scoring chances against an Avalanche defense that can occasionally leave openings when pushing forward. Colorado should find success attacking New Jersey through the middle of the ice, especially if MacKinnon and Makar are able to establish their rhythm. Neither team will want to spend extended stretches defending in its own zone, which could lead to plenty of back-and-forth action. Look for both sides to generate quality shots and produce enough scoring opportunities to support the over.
Final Picks: Colorado Avalanche and Over
Preview completed prior to stats update from gameplay on Tuesday