The Colorado Avalanche (30-2-7) take on the Carolina Hurricanes (24-13-3) in NHL action on Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Lenovo Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Avalanche are first in the Western Conference and the Hurricanes rank third in the Eastern Conference.
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Avalanche vs. Hurricanes: Jan. 3 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: Lenovo Center
- 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 | 4.05 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.15 | 1st |
| Shots | 34.6 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.6 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 15.91% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.71% | 1st |
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.28 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 13th |
| Shots | 32.1 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.4 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 19.01% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.82% | 19th |
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Avalanche vs. Hurricanes Top Players
Avalanche
- Nathan MacKinnon has been important to Colorado's offense this season, racking up 70 points in 39 games.
- With 19 goals and 32 assists, Martin Necas is one of the top offensive options for Colorado with his 51 points (1.3 per game).
- On 114 shots (for 12 goals) and 33 assists, Cale Makar has created 45 points this season.
- Across 24 games played, Scott Wedgewood has a goaltending record of 17-1-4. During those games, he's allowed 49 goals while recording 551 saves.
Hurricanes
- Sebastian Aho has scored 16 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 24 assists (0.6 per game), fueling the Carolina offense with 40 total points (1.0 per game). He averages 2.3 shots per game, shooting 17.6%.
- Andrei Svechnikov has helped lead the attack for Carolina this season with 11 goals and 19 assists.
- Shayne Gostisbehere is a crucial player on offense for Carolina with four goals and 25 assists.
- Brandon Bussi is 13-2-1 on the season, giving up 38 goals (2.3 goals against average) and compiling 343 saves with a .900 save percentage (32nd in the league).
Avalanche vs. Hurricanes Injury Report
Avalanche
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip),
Gavin Brindley: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Mackenzie Blackwood: Out (Undisclosed),
Joel Kiviranta: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Hurricanes
Charles-Alexis Legault: Out (Hand),
Jaccob Slavin: Out (Upper Body),
Shayne Gostisbehere: Day-To-Day (Groin),
Seth Jarvis: Out (Upper Body),
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out For Season (Undisclosed)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2025 | Golden Knights | W 6-5 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Kings | W 5-2 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Blues | W 6-1 | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Senators | - | Home |
Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Rangers | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/30/2025 | Penguins | L 5-1 | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | Canadiens | L 7-5 | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Devils | - | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | Ducks | - | Home |