The Wednesday NHL slate includes the Colorado Avalanche (35-6-9) visiting the Ottawa Senators (24-21-7) at Canadian Tire Centre, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche are first in the Western Conference (79 points), and the Senators are 15th in the Eastern Conference (55 points).
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Avalanche vs. Senators: Jan. 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
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Avalanche's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.94 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.34 | 1st |
| Shots | 34.9 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.7 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 15.88% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.06% | 3rd |
Senators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.29 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.35 | 26th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.9 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 22.94% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.15% | 30th |
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Avalanche vs. Senators Top Players
Avalanche
- With 38 goals and 50 assists this season, Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado's leading contributors (88 points).
- With 22 goals and 39 assists, Martin Necas is one of the most important contributors for Colorado with his 61 points (1.2 per game).
- With 56 points through 50 games (15 goals and 41 assists), Cale Makar has been an important part of Colorado's offensive attack this season.
- In 30 games played this season, Scott Wedgewood (20-2-5) has allowed 62 goals.
Senators
- Tim Stutzle has totaled 52 points (1.0 per game) for Ottawa, with 23 goals and 29 assists in 52 games (playing 20:37 per game).
- Drake Batherson has helped lead the attack for Ottawa this season with 19 goals and 25 assists.
- Ottawa's Jake Sanderson is among the leaders on the team with 42 total points (10 goals and 32 assists).
- Linus Ullmark is 14-8-5 on the season, allowing 82 goals (3.0 goals against average) and amassing 603 saves with an .880 save percentage (56th in the league).
Avalanche vs. Senators Injury Report
Avalanche
Gabriel Landeskog: Out (Upper Body),
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip),
Devon Toews: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Ross Colton: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Senators
Stephen Halliday: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
David Perron: Out (Hernia)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2026 | Ducks | L 2-1 | Home |
| 1/23/2026 | Flyers | L 7-3 | Home |
| 1/25/2026 | Maple Leafs | W 4-1 | Away |
| 1/28/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 1/29/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 1/31/2026 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 2/2/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2026 | Predators | L 5-3 | Away |
| 1/24/2026 | Hurricanes | L 4-1 | Home |
| 1/25/2026 | Golden Knights | W 7-1 | Home |
| 1/28/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 1/31/2026 | Devils | - | Home |
| 2/2/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 2/3/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |