The Tuesday NHL slate features the Colorado Avalanche (26-2-7) hosting the Utah Mammoth (18-17-3) at Ball Arena, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche are first in the Western Conference (59 points), while the Mammoth are eighth in the Western Conference (39 points).
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Avalanche vs. Mammoth: Dec. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 23, 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 | 4.03 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.17 | 1st |
| Shots | 34.8 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.9 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 16.39% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85% | 1st |
Mammoth's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.05 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.92 | 12th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 25 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 15.45% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.57% | 7th |
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Avalanche vs. Mammoth Top Players
Avalanche
- Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado's leading contributors this season with 61 points. He has averaged 0.9 goals per game, shooting 18.8%.
- Martin Necas is another of Colorado's top contributors currently with 47 total points (16 goals and 31 assists) to his name.
- On 106 shots (for 11 goals) and 32 assists, Cale Makar has created 43 points this season.
- In the 22 games Scott Wedgewood has played this season, his save percentage is .919, the eighth-best in the league.
Mammoth
- Nick Schmaltz's 32 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Utah. He has put up 12 goals and 20 assists in 38 games.
- Clayton Keller is a key piece of the offense for Utah with 32 total points this season. He has scored 12 goals and added 20 assists in 38 games.
- Dylan Guenther has earned 16 goals on the season, chipping in 14 assists.
- Karel Vejmelka is 16-10-2 on the season, giving up 76 goals (2.7 goals against average) and amassing 642 saves with an .895 save percentage (41st in the league).
Avalanche vs. Mammoth Injury Report
Avalanche
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip)
Mammoth
Logan Cooley: Out (Lower Body)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | Kraken | W 5-3 | Away |
| 12/19/2025 | Jets | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Wild | W 5-1 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
Mammoth's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Red Wings | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/19/2025 | Devils | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Jets | W 4-3 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Devils | - | Away |