The Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche are set to clash in a highly anticipated matchup, both entering the game on four-game winning streaks. The Jets boast a strong record of 27-10-1, placing them first in their division with 55 points. Key contributors include Kyle Connor, who leads the team with 22 goals and 29 assists. In contrast, the Avalanche hold a record of 22-15-0, ranking third in their division with 44 points. Nathan MacKinnon stands out for Colorado, leading the team with 14 goals and 46 assists. Both teams are looking to extend their winning streaks, making this a crucial game in the competitive landscape of the NHL.
Winnipeg Jets at Colorado Avalanche Game Information
Game Date: December 31, 2024
Game Time: 08:00 PM ET
TV Channel: Altitude Sports
Location: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Colorado Avalanche Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 22-15-0
Conference Record: 13-8-0
Division Record: 4-5-0
Streak: 4 win
Winnipeg Jets Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 27-10-1
Conference Record: 15-6-1
Division Record: 10-3-0
Streak: 4 win
Stat Leaders
Colorado Avalanche (22-15-0, 44 PTS, #3 in division)
Goals Leader: Mikko Rantanen, 20G, 33A, 53 PTS
Assists Leader: Nathan MacKinnon, 14G, 46A, 60 PTS
Points Leader: Nathan MacKinnon, 14G, 46A, 60 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Nathan MacKinnon, 25 PIM
Goalie: Trent Miner, 0-0-0, 1.71 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Winnipeg Jets (27-10-1, 55 PTS, #1 in division)
Goals Leader: Kyle Connor, 22G, 29A, 51 PTS
Assists Leader: Josh Morrissey, 3G, 31A, 34 PTS
Points Leader: Kyle Connor, 22G, 29A, 51 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Logan Stanley, 55 PIM
Goalie: Connor Hellebuyck, 24-5-1, 2 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Colorado Avalanche Injury Report
Oliver Kylington – Upper-body (Out) – Avalanche announced that Kylington is listed as month to month with an upper body injury.
Ivan Ivan – Upper Body (Day To Day) – The Avalanche announced Ivan missed practice due to stil being evaluated.
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.
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.
Winnipeg Jets Injury Report
Haydn Fleury – Knee (Out) – The Winnipeg Jets placed D Haydn Fleury on the Injured Reserve.
Dylan Samberg – Foot (Out) – The Winnipeg Jets placed D Dylan Samberg on injured reserve on Sunday (Nov. 24).
Colorado Avalanche Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
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
January 18, 2025 vs Dallas Stars
Winnipeg Jets Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 31, 2024 at Colorado Avalanche
January 02, 2025 vs Anaheim Ducks
January 04, 2025 vs Detroit Red Wings
January 07, 2025 vs Nashville Predators
January 10, 2025 vs Los Angeles Kings
January 11, 2025 vs Colorado Avalanche
January 14, 2025 vs Vancouver Canucks
January 16, 2025 vs Seattle Kraken
January 18, 2025 vs Calgary Flames
January 20, 2025 at Utah Hockey Club