The Utah Hockey Club will face off against the Colorado Avalanche in a matchup featuring two teams with contrasting recent performances. The Avalanche enter the game with a record of 17 wins, 13 losses, and no overtime losses, riding a three-game winning streak. They currently sit fourth in their division, bolstered by standout performances from Nathan MacKinnon, who leads the team with 46 points, and Mikko Rantanen, the goals leader with 18.
In contrast, the Utah Hockey Club holds a record of 12 wins, 11 losses, and 5 overtime losses, and is coming off a loss in their most recent outing. They are positioned sixth in their division, with Dylan Guenther leading the team in goals. Both teams will look to capitalize on their respective strengths as they meet at Ball Arena.
Utah Hockey Club at Colorado Avalanche Game Information
Game Date: December 12, 2024
Game Time: 09:00 PM ET
TV Channel: Altitude Sports, Arizona Coyotes
Location: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Colorado Avalanche Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 17-13-0
Conference Record: 8-6-0
Division Record: 2-4-0
Streak: 3 win
Utah Hockey Club Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 12-11-5
Conference Record: 4-6-5
Division Record: 2-4-1
Streak: 1 loss
Stat Leaders
Colorado Avalanche (17-13-0, 34 PTS, #4 in division)
Goals Leader: Mikko Rantanen, 18G, 24A, 42 PTS
Assists Leader: Nathan MacKinnon, 10G, 36A, 46 PTS
Points Leader: Nathan MacKinnon, 10G, 36A, 46 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Matt Stienburg, 22 PIM
Goalie: Scott Wedgewood, 3-1-0, 1.59 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Utah Hockey Club (12-11-5, 29 PTS, #6 in division)
Goals Leader: Dylan Guenther, 10G, 15A, 25 PTS
Assists Leader: Nick Schmaltz, 4G, 17A, 21 PTS
Points Leader: Clayton Keller, 9G, 17A, 26 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Maveric Lamoureux, 42 PIM
Goalie: Jaxson Stauber, 2-0-0, 1.01 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Colorado Avalanche Injury Report
Oliver Kylington – Upper-body (Out) – Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said on Monday (Dec. 2) that Kylington is considered week-to-week, per Bailey Curtis of The Hockey News.
Tucker Poolman – Head (Out For Season) – The Colorado Avalanche placed D Tucker Poolman on long-term injured reserve. He didn’t play in 2023-24 due to migraines and won’t be available for the 2024-25 campaign either.
Jonathan Drouin – Upper Body (Out) – The Colorado Avalanche placed F Jonathan Drouin on injured reserve on Friday (Dec. 7).
Josh Manson – Upper-body (Out) – The Colorado Avalanche placed D Josh Manson on injured reserve.
Miles Wood – Upper-body (Out) – The Colorado Avalanche placed F Miles Wood on injured reserve. He is considered month-to-month, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
Gabriel Landeskog – Knee (Out) – Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said that Landeskog remains without a timetable to return, per Adrian Hernandez of SBNation.com.
Mackenzie Blackwood – Illness (Day To Day) – Blackwood did not play in Tuesday’s (Dec. 10) road game versus Pittsburgh.
Utah Hockey Club Injury Report
Sean Durzi – Shoulder (Out) – The Utah Hockey Club announced D Sean Durz has undergone successful shoulder surgery and is expected to return in 4-6 months.
Connor Ingram – Upper-body (Out) – Ingram is not close to returning to the lineup, according to Cole Bagley of KSL Sports.
Maveric Lamoureux – Upper Body (Out) – The Utah Hockey Club said on Saturday (Nov. 30) that Lamoureux was placed on injured reserve.
Robert Bortuzzo – Lower-body (Day To Day) – Bortuzzo did not return to Tuesday’s (Dec. 10) game versus the Wild.
John Marino – Back (Out) – The Utah Hockey Club said on Wednesday (Oct. 23) that Marino underwent successful surgery and is expected to return in 3-4 months.
Colorado Avalanche Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 12, 2024 vs Utah Hockey Club
December 14, 2024 vs Nashville Predators
December 16, 2024 at Vancouver Canucks
December 19, 2024 at San Jose Sharks
December 20, 2024 at Anaheim Ducks
December 22, 2024 vs Seattle Kraken
December 27, 2024 at Utah Hockey Club
December 31, 2024 vs Winnipeg Jets
January 02, 2025 vs Buffalo Sabres
January 04, 2025 vs Montreal Canadiens
Utah Hockey Club Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 12, 2024 at Colorado Avalanche
December 14, 2024 at San Jose Sharks
December 18, 2024 vs Vancouver Canucks
December 20, 2024 at Minnesota Wild
December 22, 2024 vs Anaheim Ducks
December 23, 2024 vs Dallas Stars
December 27, 2024 vs Colorado Avalanche
December 30, 2024 at Seattle Kraken
December 31, 2024 at Edmonton Oilers
January 02, 2025 at Calgary Flames
