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The Colorado Avalanche (3-1) host the Toronto Maple Leafs (2-2-1) in a pivotal Central Division clash. Following Cale Makar's two-goal, one-assist performance against Calgary, Denver looks to extend its winning streak.

Key players include Nathan MacKinnon, Devon Toews, and Jaden Schwartz, while injuries to Jonathan Huberdeau, Logan O'Connor, Trent Miner, and Georgii Merkulov shake up the lineup. Parker Kelly and Taylor Makar step into larger roles.

This preview analyzes the matchup angles, defensive structures, and special teams battles. Prediction: Colorado wins 4-2 behind strong neutral-zone play and power play efficiency.

In this episode: Matchup & Storylines · Injuries & Lineups · Keys & Prediction.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nhl/col/2026-10-09/transcript.html

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