The Colorado Avalanche (18-14-0) are set to face off against the Vancouver Canucks (15-9-5) in a matchup that highlights two teams with contrasting recent performances. The Avalanche enter the game on a one-game winning streak, while the Canucks are looking to bounce back from a recent loss. Both teams currently sit fourth in their respective divisions, with the Avalanche holding a slight edge in points at 36 compared to the Canucks’ 35. Key players to watch include Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon, who leads the team with 50 points, and Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes, who has amassed 34 points this season. The game promises to be a competitive encounter as both teams aim to improve their standings.
Colorado Avalanche at Vancouver Canucks Game Information
Game Date: December 16, 2024
Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
TV Channel: Altitude Sports
Location: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Vancouver Canucks Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 15-9-5
Conference Record: 6-2-3
Division Record: 4-1-1
Streak: 1 loss
Colorado Avalanche Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 18-14-0
Conference Record: 9-7-0
Division Record: 3-5-0
Streak: 1 win
Stat Leaders
Vancouver Canucks (15-9-5, 35 PTS, #4 in division)
Goals Leader: Jake DeBrusk, 14G, 9A, 23 PTS
Assists Leader: Quinn Hughes, 7G, 27A, 34 PTS
Points Leader: Quinn Hughes, 7G, 27A, 34 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Quinn Hughes, 21 PIM
Goalie: Kevin Lankinen, 14-4-3, 2.52 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Colorado Avalanche (18-14-0, 36 PTS, #4 in division)
Goals Leader: Mikko Rantanen, 18G, 28A, 46 PTS
Assists Leader: Nathan MacKinnon, 13G, 37A, 50 PTS
Points Leader: Nathan MacKinnon, 13G, 37A, 50 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Matt Stienburg, 22 PIM
Goalie: Trent Miner, 0-0-0, 1.71 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Vancouver Canucks Injury Report
Kevin Lankinen – Illness (Day To Day) – Lankinen isn’t expected to dress for Saturday’s home game against Boston due to an illness, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.
Filip Hronek – Upper-Body (Out) – The Vancouver Canucks placed D Filip Hronek on long-term injured reserve on Thursday (Dec. 5).
Derek Forbort – Illness (Day To Day) – Forbort (illness) won’t be in the lineup against Boston on Saturday, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.
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 (Out) – The Colorado Avalanche placed D Josh Manson on injured reserve on Monday (Dec.2).
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, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
Gabriel Landeskog – Knee (Out) – Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said that Landeskog remains without a timetable to return, per Adrian Hernandez of SBNation.com.
Vancouver Canucks Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 16, 2024 vs Colorado Avalanche
December 18, 2024 at Utah Hockey Club
December 19, 2024 at Vegas Golden Knights
December 21, 2024 vs Ottawa Senators
December 23, 2024 vs San Jose Sharks
December 28, 2024 vs Seattle Kraken
December 31, 2024 at Calgary Flames
January 02, 2025 at Seattle Kraken
January 03, 2025 vs Nashville Predators
January 06, 2025 at Montreal Canadiens
Colorado Avalanche Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 16, 2024 at Vancouver Canucks
December 19, 2024 at San Jose Sharks
December 20, 2024 at Anaheim Ducks
December 22, 2024 vs Seattle Kraken
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
