The Colorado Avalanche (19-1-6) and the New York Islanders (14-10-3) hit the ice in Elmont, New York on December 4, 2025 at UBS Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche sit in first place in the Western Conference with 44 points and the Islanders are eighth in the Eastern Conference with 31 points.
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Avalanche vs. Islanders: Dec. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS 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 | 4.08 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.04 | 1st |
| Shots | 33.8 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 16.13% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 87.01% | 2nd |
Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.85 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.78 | 11th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 27 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 13.33% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.28% | 11th |
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Avalanche vs. Islanders Top Players
Avalanche
- Nathan MacKinnon has been important to Colorado's offense this season, putting up 46 points in 26 games.
- Martin Necas has 33 points (13 goals, 20 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- With 32 points through 26 games (nine goals and 23 assists), Cale Makar has been an important part of Colorado's offense this season.
- Across 19 games played, Scott Wedgewood has a goaltending record of 13-1-3. During those games, he's allowed 37 goals while recording 427 saves.
Islanders
- Bo Horvat's 16 goals and 11 assists in 27 games for New York add up to 27 total points on the season.
- Matthew Schaefer is a key piece of the offense for New York with 19 total points this season. He has scored eight goals and added 11 assists in 27 games.
- Mathew Barzal is a top player on offense for New York with seven goals and 11 assists.
- Ilya Sorokin is 8-8-2 in 18 games this season, conceding 46 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 437 saves and a .905 save percentage (26th in the league).
Avalanche vs. Islanders Injury Report
Avalanche
Gavin Brindley: Out (Lower Body),
Scott Wedgewood: Day-To-Day (Back),
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip)
Islanders
Alexander Romanov: Out (Upper Body),
Kyle Palmieri: Out (Knee),
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Ethan Bear: Out (Undisclosed),
Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Out (Upper Body),
Pierre Engvall: Out (Ankle)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Wild | L 3-2 | Away |
| 11/29/2025 | Canadiens | W 7-2 | Home |
| 12/2/2025 | Canucks | W 3-1 | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Flyers | L 4-3 | Home |
| 11/30/2025 | Capitals | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/2/2025 | Lightning | W 2-1 | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |