Wednesday's NHL slate will see the Colorado Avalanche (29-2-7) square off against the St. Louis Blues (15-17-8), starting at 9 p.m. ET at Ball Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Avalanche sit in first place and the Blues are 13th in the Western Conference.
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Avalanche vs. Blues: Dec. 31 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Venue: Ball Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Avalanche's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4.00 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.18 | 1st |
| Shots | 34.4 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.9 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 15.50% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.32% | 1st |
Blues' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.50 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.38 | 29th |
| Shots | 25.1 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 18.45% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.45% | 25th |
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Avalanche vs. Blues Top Players
Avalanche
- Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado's top contributors this season with 66 points. He has averaged 0.8 goals per game, shooting 18.6%.
- With 19 goals and 31 assists, Martin Necas is one of the most important offensive options for Colorado with his 50 points (1.3 per game).
- Colorado's scoring effort is aided by Cale Makar's 50 points. He's contributed 32 assists.
- Across 24 games played, Scott Wedgewood has a goaltending record of 17-1-4. During those games, he's allowed 49 goals while recording 551 saves.
Blues
- Robert Thomas' 29 points make him an important offensive option for St. Louis. He has put up nine goals and 20 assists in 36 games.
- Pavel Buchnevich is one of the top contributors for St. Louis with 21 total points (0.5 per game), with seven goals and 14 assists in 40 games.
- Justin Faulk has 20 points so far, including 10 goals and 10 assists.
- Jordan Binnington is 7-9-6 on the season, allowing 71 goals (3.4 goals against average) and amassing 475 saves with an .870 save percentage (64th in the league).
Avalanche vs. Blues Injury Report
Avalanche
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip)
Blues
Nathan Walker: Out (Upper Body),
Nick Bjugstad: Out (Upper Body),
Dylan Holloway: Out (Ankle),
Pius Suter: Out (Lower Body)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Mammoth | W 1-0 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Golden Knights | W 6-5 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Kings | W 5-2 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
Blues' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | Lightning | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Predators | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Sabres | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |