The Colorado Avalanche (23-15) host the Buffalo Sabres (14-20-4) at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on January 2, 2025, starting at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche are sixth in the Western Conference (46 points), and the Sabres are 16th in the Eastern Conference (32 points).
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Avalanche vs. Sabres: Jan. 2 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Time: 9:00 PM 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 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.39 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.24 | 24th |
| Shots | 29.6 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.9 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 23.48% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.55% | 22nd |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.03 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 26th |
| Shots | 27.2 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 16.04% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.15% | 20th |
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Avalanche vs. Sabres Top Players
Avalanche
- Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado's leading contributors this season with 61 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 9.5%.
- With 21 goals and 33 assists, Mikko Rantanen is one of the top offensive options for Colorado with his 54 points (1.4 per game).
- On 120 shots (for 11 goals) and 35 assists, Cale Makar has recorded 46 points this season.
- In 25 games played this season, Mackenzie Blackwood (11-10-3) has allowed 64 goals.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson's 18 goals and 12 assists in 33 games for Buffalo add up to 30 total points on the season.
- Alex Tuch has racked up 28 points this season, with 12 goals and 16 assists.
- Rasmus Dahlin's six goals and 20 assists add up to 26 points this season.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has an .898 save percentage (39th in the league), with 668 total saves, allowing 76 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has put together an 11-12-3 record this season.
Avalanche vs. Sabres Injury Report
Avalanche
Tucker Poolman: Out For Season (Head),
Oliver Kylington: Out (Upper Body),
Ivan Ivan: Out (Upper Body),
Miles Wood: Out (Upper Body),
Gabriel Landeskog: Out (Knee),
Valeri Nichushkin: Questionable (Lower Body)
Sabres
Jordan Greenway: Out (Middle-Body)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2024 | Kraken | W 5-2 | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Jets | W 5-2 | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 1/6/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 1/8/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2024 | Blackhawks | W 6-2 | Home |
| 12/29/2024 | Blues | W 4-2 | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Stars | L 4-2 | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 1/6/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 1/9/2025 | Senators | - | Away |