Colorado Avalanche
Current season record
7–5–1 · 15 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
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Colorado Avalanche vs Pittsburgh Penguins — Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Game Analysis
Colorado Avalanche at Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Final.
Game Analysis
PPG Paints Arena
- USSN-PIT, ALT
- CanadaSportsnet, TVA Sports
PIT
- Cody Glass (1)
- Michael Bunting (7)
COL
- Nathan MacKinnon (10)
- Mikko Rantanen (16)
- Mikko Rantanen (17)
- Valeri Nichushkin (7)
- Artturi Lehkonen (8)
- ENMikko Rantanen (18)
Colorado Avalanche vs Pittsburgh Penguins Game Summary — Tuesday, December 10, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Initial summary · A fuller recap will replace this when published.
Colorado Avalanche defeated Pittsburgh Penguins 6–2. The game was played at PPG Paints Arena.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
Colorado Avalanche vs Pittsburgh Penguins Game Analysis — Tuesday, December 10, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Both teams recorded 27 shots on goal, so shot volume does not explain Colorado Avalanche’s advantage. The difference lay in the number of those shots that became goals, rather than in the number reaching the net. A box score alone cannot determine whether that reflected better chances, finishing or goaltending.
Colorado Avalanche converted 0 of 3 power plays (0.0%); Pittsburgh Penguins converted 0 of 4 power plays (0.0%). Neither team added a power-play goal, so neither gained a scoring edge from converting its man advantages.
Pittsburgh Penguins won 61.8% of faceoffs. That is a clear edge in restarts, but faceoff percentage should not be treated as a possession percentage: the totals do not show where the draws occurred or what happened immediately afterwards.
Hockey in 60’s interpretation of verified game statistics, highlighting meaningful differences and what they suggest about the result. Comparisons describe this game, not season averages. Source: ESPN game statistics.
Colorado Avalanche vs Pittsburgh Penguins Official Game Highlights — Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Colorado Avalanche vs Pittsburgh Penguins Game Statistics — Tuesday, December 10, 2024
| Statistic | Colorado Avalanche | Pittsburgh Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 27 | 27 |
| Power-play goals | 0 | 0 |
| Power-play opportunities | 3 | 4 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Hits | 16 | 10 |
| Blocked shots | 15 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 15 |
| Penalty minutes | 10 | 8 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
Colorado Avalanche won 6–2 at PPG Paints Arena.
Who scored
- Nathan MacKinnon Goal (10) Snap Shot, assists: Mikko Rantanen (23), Devon Toews (9)
- Mikko Rantanen Goal (16) Wrist Shot, assists: Cale Makar (27)
- Mikko Rantanen Goal (17) Snap Shot, assists: Calvin de Haan (6), Nathan MacKinnon (33)
- Cody Glass Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Evgeni Malkin (19), Kris Letang (7)
- Michael Bunting Goal (7) Wrist Shot, assists: Erik Karlsson (17), Bryan Rust (7)
- Valeri Nichushkin Goal (7) Wrist Shot, assists: Nathan MacKinnon (34)
- Artturi Lehkonen Goal (8) Wrist Shot, assists: Mikko Rantanen (24), Nathan MacKinnon (35)
- Mikko Rantanen Goal (18) Wrist Shot, assists: Nathan MacKinnon (36), Devon Toews (10)
Goalies
- Scott Wedgewood stopped 25 of 27 for Colorado Avalanche.
- Tristan Jarry stopped 21 of 26 for Pittsburgh Penguins.
Nathan MacKinnon Goal (10) Snap Shot, assists: Mikko Rantanen (23), Devon Toews (9) That made the score 1–0 in the 1st, and Colorado Avalanche stayed ahead.