Games / NHL / Dec 18, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes vs Colorado Avalanche: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Carolina Hurricanes (14-3-2) visit the Colorado Avalanche (11-6-2) on Friday, December 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET, at Ball Arena, Denver, CO. TV: CARNHL, Altitude Sports. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Colorado Avalanche vs Carolina Hurricanes.

NHLFriday, December 18, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes14-3-2

9:00 PM ETDec 18, 2026

Colorado Avalanche11-6-2

DateDec 18, 2026

Time9:00 PM ET

VenueBall Arena, Denver, CO

TVCARNHL, Altitude Sports

Team comparison

Carolina HurricanesColorado Avalanche

Goals per game

4.1

Goals allowed per game

2.4

3.1

14-3-2Record11-6-2

1st in Metropolitan DivisionStanding2nd in Central Division

8-3Road record / home record7-3

WWLWWLast 5WWLLW

W2StreakW2

Team stats

Carolina HurricanesColorado Avalanche

Goals Against Average

2.32

3.06

Shots Against per Game

22.4

27.2

Penalty Kill Percentage

85.0

78.2

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

4.11

4.00

Shots per Game

33.3

30.6

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

22.2

23.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

164

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Carolina Hurricanes

Jordan Staal C · Calf

Injured Reserve

William Carrier LW · Knee

Day-To-Day

Colorado Avalanche

Josh Manson D · Ankle

Injured Reserve

Zachary L'Heureux LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Carolina HurricanesWWLWW

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 9-2

Nov 5, 2026 · at New York IslandersW 5-3

Nov 3, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsL 1-4

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsW 7-0

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Columbus Blue JacketsW 3-2

Colorado AvalancheWWLLW

Nov 10, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 6-3

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Detroit Red WingsW 4-0

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Nashville PredatorsL 2-3

Nov 3, 2026 · at Columbus Blue JacketsL 2-7

Nov 2, 2026 · at Chicago BlackhawksW 5-2

Season series

Series starts 12/18

Feb 9, 2027COL 0, CAR 0

Dec 18, 2026CAR 0, COL 0

Team pages

Carolina Hurricanes
Schedule, roster and stats

Colorado Avalanche
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Carolina Hurricanes vs Colorado Avalanche?

The game is on Friday, December 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET at Ball Arena, Denver, CO.

How can I watch Carolina Hurricanes vs Colorado Avalanche?

TV: CARNHL, Altitude Sports.

What are the records of the Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche?

Carolina Hurricanes: 14-3-2. Colorado Avalanche: 11-6-2.

Who is injured for Carolina Hurricanes vs Colorado Avalanche?

Listed out or doubtful: Carolina Hurricanes: Jordan Staal. Colorado Avalanche: Josh Manson, Zachary L'Heureux. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Carolina Hurricanes vs Colorado Avalanche played?

Ball Arena, Denver, CO.

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