The Saturday NHL slate features the Colorado Avalanche (24-15) hosting the Montreal Canadiens (17-18-3) at Ball Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche sit in sixth place in the Western Conference. The Canadiens are 12th in the Eastern Conference.
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Avalanche vs. Canadiens: Jan. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
- Time: 7:00 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 | 3.46 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.28 | 25th |
| Shots | 29.6 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.8 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 23.73% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.24% | 24th |
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.42 | 28th |
| Shots | 25.4 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 21.74% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.44% | 8th |
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Avalanche vs. Canadiens Top Players
Avalanche
- With 14 goals and 50 assists this season, Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado's top contributors (64 points).
- Mikko Rantanen has 56 points (22 goals, 34 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- With 48 points through 39 games (13 goals and 35 assists), Cale Makar has been an important part of Colorado's offensive efforts this season.
- Across 26 games played, Mackenzie Blackwood has a goaltending record of 12-10-3. During those games, he's allowed 65 goals while recording 690 saves.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki has recorded 11 goals and 26 assists in 38 games for Montreal, good for 37 points.
- Cole Caufield is a top offensive contributor for Montreal with 35 total points this season. He has scored 20 goals and added 15 assists in 38 games.
- Lane Hutson is a crucial contributor on offense for Montreal with two goals and 22 assists.
- Samuel Montembeault has a 14-15-2 record this season, with a .900 save percentage (33rd in the league). He has 740 saves, and has given up 82 goals (2.9 goals against average).
Avalanche vs. Canadiens 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),
Scott Wedgewood: Out (Lower Body),
Valeri Nichushkin: Out (Lower Body)
Canadiens
David Savard: Questionable (Upper Body),
David Reinbacher: Out (Knee),
Patrik Laine: Questionable (Illness)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Jets | W 5-2 | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Sabres | W 6-5 | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 1/6/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 1/8/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/9/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2024 | Lightning | W 5-2 | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Golden Knights | W 3-2 | Away |
| 1/3/2025 | Blackhawks | L 4-2 | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 1/6/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 1/10/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Stars | - | Home |