NHL play on Wednesday features the Colorado Avalanche (29-2-7) hosting the St. Louis Blues (15-17-8) at Ball Arena, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche rank first with 65 points and the Blues are 13th with 38 points in the Western Conference.
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Avalanche vs. Blues: Dec. 31 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- 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 | 4.00 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.18 | 1st |
| Shots | 34.4 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.9 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 15.50% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.32% | 1st |
Blues' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.50 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.38 | 29th |
| Shots | 25.1 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 18.45% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.45% | 25th |
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Avalanche vs. Blues Top Players
Avalanche
- One of Colorado's top offensive players this season is Nathan MacKinnon, who has put up 66 points in 38 games.
- With 19 goals and 31 assists, Martin Necas is one of the top offensive options for Colorado with his 50 points (1.3 per game).
- Through 38 games, Cale Makar has proven himself as a contributor for Colorado. He has 44 points (12 goals and 32 assists).
- In the 24 games Scott Wedgewood has played this season, his save percentage is .918, the sixth-best in the league.
Blues
- Robert Thomas' 29 points make him a pivotal offensive option for St. Louis. He has nine goals and 20 assists in 36 games.
- Pavel Buchnevich is a key piece of the offense for St. Louis with 21 total points this season. He has scored seven goals and added 14 assists in 40 games.
- Justin Faulk is a crucial contributor on offense for St. Louis with 10 goals and 10 assists.
- Jordan Binnington has an .870 save percentage (64th in the league), with 475 total saves, allowing 71 goals (3.4 goals against average). He has put up a 7-9-6 record this season.
Avalanche vs. Blues Injury Report
Avalanche
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip)
Blues
Nathan Walker: Out (Upper Body),
Nick Bjugstad: Out (Upper Body),
Dylan Holloway: Out (Ankle),
Pius Suter: Out (Lower Body)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Mammoth | W 1-0 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Golden Knights | W 6-5 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Kings | W 5-2 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
Blues' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | Lightning | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Predators | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Sabres | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |