The Colorado Avalanche (31-4-7) square off against the Ottawa Senators (20-17-5) in NHL action on Thursday, starting at 9 p.m. ET at Ball Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Avalanche are first (with 69 points) in the Western Conference and the Senators are 15th (45 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Avalanche vs. Senators: Jan. 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- 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 | 3.95 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.21 | 1st |
| Shots | 34.4 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.6 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 16.08% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85% | 1st |
Senators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.19 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.26 | 23rd |
| Shots | 28.4 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.2 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 24.29% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.77% | 31st |
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Avalanche vs. Senators Top Players
Avalanche
- A productive offensive player this season for Colorado, Nathan MacKinnon has recorded 74 points.
- Martin Necas is another of Colorado's top contributors currently with 52 total points (19 goals and 33 assists) to his name.
- Through 42 games, Cale Makar has proven himself as a scoring option for Colorado. He has 48 points (12 goals and 36 assists).
- As Colorado's top goalie, Scott Wedgewood has recorded 18 wins and 2 losses this season while allowing 57 goals with 623 saves.
Senators
- Tim Stutzle has recorded 19 goals and 25 assists in 42 games for Ottawa, good for 44 points.
- Drake Batherson has racked up 39 points this season, with 16 goals and 23 assists.
- Ottawa's Jake Sanderson is among the leading scorers on the team with 31 total points (eight goals and 23 assists).
- Linus Ullmark has a 14-8-5 record this season, with an .880 save percentage (57th in the league). He has 603 saves, and has allowed 82 goals (3.0 goals against average).
Avalanche vs. Senators Injury Report
Avalanche
Gabriel Landeskog: Out (Upper Body),
Devon Toews: Out (Upper Body),
Mackenzie Blackwood: Out (Lower Body),
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip),
Joel Kiviranta: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Senators
Linus Ullmark: Out (Personal),
Lars Eller: Out (Foot)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2026 | Hurricanes | W 5-3 | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Panthers | L 2-1 | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Lightning | L 4-2 | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Senators | - | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 1/12/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 1/16/2026 | Predators | - | Home |
Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2026 | Jets | W 4-2 | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Red Wings | L 5-3 | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Mammoth | L 3-1 | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 1/13/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 1/14/2026 | Rangers | - | Away |