Wednesday's NHL schedule will see the Colorado Avalanche (29-2-7) take the ice against the St. Louis Blues (15-17-8), starting at 9 p.m. ET at Ball Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Avalanche are first in the Western Conference (65 points), and the Blues are 13th in the Western Conference (38 points).
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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 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.18 | 1st |
| Shots | 34.4 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.9 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 15.5% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.32% | 1st |
Blues' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.5 | 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 has been imperative to Colorado's offense this season, racking up 66 points in 38 games.
- Martin Necas has 19 goals and 31 assists for Colorado to compile 50 total points (1.3 per game).
- Through 38 games, Cale Makar has proven himself as an important offensive option for Colorado. He has 44 points (12 goals and 32 assists).
- In the 24 games Scott Wedgewood has played this season, his save percentage is .918, the sixth-best in the league.
Blues
- Robert Thomas' 29 points make him an important offensive option for St. Louis. He has nine goals and 20 assists in 36 games.
- Pavel Buchnevich is a key piece of the offense for St. Louis with 21 total points this season. He has scored seven goals and added 14 assists in 40 games.
- St. Louis' Justin Faulk is among the leaders on the team with 20 total points (10 goals and 10 assists).
- Jordan Binnington is 7-9-6 this season, compiling 475 saves and giving up 71 goals (3.4 goals against average) 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 |