The Colorado Avalanche will face off against the Utah Hockey Club in a matchup featuring contrasting recent performances. The Avalanche enter the game with a record of 21 wins, 15 losses, and no overtime losses, riding a three-game winning streak. In contrast, the Utah Hockey Club holds a record of 16 wins, 12 losses, and six overtime losses, currently on a two-game losing streak.
Statistically, the Avalanche are ranked third in their division, while the Utah Hockey Club sits fifth. Key players for Colorado include Nathan MacKinnon, who leads the team with 57 points, and Mikko Rantanen, who has contributed 52 points. For Utah, Clayton Keller leads with 36 points. Both teams will look to improve their standings as they meet at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
Colorado Avalanche at Utah Hockey Club Game Information
Game Date: December 27, 2024
Game Time: 09:30 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN2
Location: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Utah Hockey Club Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 16-12-6
Conference Record: 8-7-6
Division Record: 4-5-1
Streak: 2 loss
Colorado Avalanche Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 21-15-0
Conference Record: 12-8-0
Division Record: 3-5-0
Streak: 3 win
Stat Leaders
Utah Hockey Club (16-12-6, 38 PTS, #5 in division)
Goals Leader: Dylan Guenther, 16G, 16A, 32 PTS
Assists Leader: Clayton Keller, 13G, 23A, 36 PTS
Points Leader: Clayton Keller, 13G, 23A, 36 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Jack McBain, 45 PIM
Goalie: Jaxson Stauber, 2-0-1, 1.96 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Colorado Avalanche (21-15-0, 42 PTS, #3 in division)
Goals Leader: Mikko Rantanen, 19G, 33A, 52 PTS
Assists Leader: Nathan MacKinnon, 14G, 43A, 57 PTS
Points Leader: Nathan MacKinnon, 14G, 43A, 57 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Mikko Rantanen, 22 PIM
Goalie: Trent Miner, 0-0-0, 1.71 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Utah Hockey Club Injury Report
Sean Durzi – Shoulder (Out) – The Utah Hockey Club announced D Sean Durz has undergone successful shoulder surgery and is expected to return in 4-6 months.
Connor Ingram – Upper-body (Out) – The Utah Hockey Club said on Monday (Dec. 16) that Ingram remains out indefinitely, per Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune.
Maveric Lamoureux – Upper Body (Out) – The Utah Hockey Club said on Saturday (Nov. 30) that Lamoureux was placed on injured reserve.
Robert Bortuzzo – Lower-body (Out) – The Utah Hockey Club said on Thursday (Dec. 12) that Bortuzzo did not travel with the team on their current trip and is out indefinitely.
John Marino – Back (Out) – The Utah Hockey Club said on Wednesday (Oct. 23) that Marino underwent successful surgery and is expected to return in 3-4 months.
Colorado Avalanche Injury Report
Oliver Kylington – Upper-body (Out) – Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said on Monday (Dec. 2) that Kylington is considered week-to-week, per Bailey Curtis of The Hockey News.
Tucker Poolman – Head (Out For Season) – The Colorado Avalanche placed D Tucker Poolman on long-term injured reserve. He didn’t play in 2023-24 due to migraines and won’t be available for the 2024-25 campaign either.
Jonathan Drouin – Upper Body (Out) – The Colorado Avalanche placed F Jonathan Drouin on injured reserve on Saturday (Dec. 7).
Josh Manson – Upper-body (Day To Day) – Manson did not play in Sunday’s (Dec. 22) game against Seattle.
Miles Wood – Upper-body (Out) – The Colorado Avalanche placed F Miles Wood on long-term injured reserve on Saturday (Dec.7). He is considered month-to-month, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.
Gabriel Landeskog – Knee (Out) – Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said that Landeskog remains without a timetable to return, per Adrian Hernandez of SBNation.com.
Utah Hockey Club Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 27, 2024 vs Colorado Avalanche
December 30, 2024 at Seattle Kraken
December 31, 2024 at Edmonton Oilers
January 02, 2025 at Calgary Flames
January 04, 2025 at Dallas Stars
January 08, 2025 vs Florida Panthers
January 10, 2025 vs San Jose Sharks
January 11, 2025 vs New York Islanders
January 14, 2025 vs Montreal Canadiens
January 16, 2025 vs New York Rangers
Colorado Avalanche Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 27, 2024 at Utah Hockey Club
December 31, 2024 vs Winnipeg Jets
January 02, 2025 vs Buffalo Sabres
January 04, 2025 vs Montreal Canadiens
January 06, 2025 vs Florida Panthers
January 08, 2025 at Chicago Blackhawks
January 09, 2025 at Minnesota Wild
January 11, 2025 at Winnipeg Jets
January 14, 2025 vs New York Rangers
January 16, 2025 vs Edmonton Oilers
