Games / NHL / Dec 16, 2026

New York Islanders vs Colorado Avalanche: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Islanders (7-6-4) visit the Colorado Avalanche (11-6-2) on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET, at Ball Arena, Denver, CO. TV: MSGSN, Altitude Sports, KTVD-TV (My20), KUSA-TV (9NEWS). Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Colorado Avalanche vs New York Islanders.

NHLWednesday, December 16, 2026

New York Islanders7-6-4

9:00 PM ETDec 16, 2026

Colorado Avalanche11-6-2

DateDec 16, 2026

Time9:00 PM ET

VenueBall Arena, Denver, CO

TVMSGSN, Altitude Sports, KTVD-TV (My20), KUSA-TV (9NEWS)

Team comparison

New York IslandersColorado Avalanche

Goals per game

2.9

4.1

Goals allowed per game

3.1

7-6-4Record11-6-2

5th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding2nd in Central Division

3-5Road record / home record7-3

LLLLWLast 5WWLLW

L4StreakW2

Team stats

New York IslandersColorado Avalanche

Goals Against Average

2.94

3.06

Shots Against per Game

29.1

27.2

Penalty Kill Percentage

86.7

78.2

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.82

4.00

Shots per Game

25.8

30.6

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

15.4

23.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

232

164

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New York Islanders

Matias Maccelli LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Mathew Barzal C · Knee

Injured Reserve

Ryan Pulock D · Upper Body

Out

Calum Ritchie C · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Alexander Romanov D · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Colorado Avalanche

Josh Manson D · Ankle

Injured Reserve

Zachary L'Heureux LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Recent form

New York IslandersLLLLW

Nov 9, 2026 · at San Jose SharksL 2-3

Nov 7, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 4-5

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Carolina HurricanesL 3-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersL 0-4

Oct 29, 2026 · at Minnesota WildW 4-3

Colorado AvalancheWWLLW

Nov 10, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 6-3

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Detroit Red WingsW 4-0

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Nashville PredatorsL 2-3

Nov 3, 2026 · at Columbus Blue JacketsL 2-7

Nov 2, 2026 · at Chicago BlackhawksW 5-2

Season series

Series starts 12/7

Dec 16, 2026NYI 0, COL 0

Dec 7, 2026COL 0, NYI 0

Team pages

New York Islanders
Schedule, roster and stats

Colorado Avalanche
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Islanders vs Colorado Avalanche?

The game is on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET at Ball Arena, Denver, CO.

How can I watch New York Islanders vs Colorado Avalanche?

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

What are the records of the New York Islanders and Colorado Avalanche?

New York Islanders: 7-6-4. Colorado Avalanche: 11-6-2.

Who is injured for New York Islanders vs Colorado Avalanche?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Islanders: Matias Maccelli, Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock, Calum Ritchie. Colorado Avalanche: Josh Manson, Zachary L'Heureux. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New York Islanders vs Colorado Avalanche played?

Ball Arena, Denver, CO.

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