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Colorado Avalanche vs New York Rangers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Colorado Avalanche (11-6-2) visit the New York Rangers (10-8-1) on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY. TV: MSG, Altitude Sports. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New York Rangers vs Colorado Avalanche.

NHLSaturday, December 5, 2026

Colorado Avalanche11-6-2

7:00 PM ETDec 5, 2026

New York Rangers10-8-1

DateDec 5, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueMadison Square Garden, New York, NY

TVMSG, Altitude Sports

Team comparison

Colorado AvalancheNew York Rangers

Goals per game

4.1

2.9

Goals allowed per game

3.1

2.9

11-6-2Record10-8-1

2nd in Central DivisionStanding3rd in Metropolitan Division

4-5Road record / home record8-2

WWLLWLast 5LWWWL

W2StreakL1

Team stats

Colorado AvalancheNew York Rangers

Goals Against Average

3.06

2.90

Shots Against per Game

27.2

26.2

Penalty Kill Percentage

78.2

89.7

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

4.00

2.95

Shots per Game

30.6

25.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

23.3

18.9

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

164

186

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Colorado Avalanche

Josh Manson D · Ankle

Injured Reserve

Zachary L'Heureux LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

New York Rangers

Alberts Smits D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Sean Durzi D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Igor Shesterkin G · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Joe Veleno C · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Aidan Thompson C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Recent form

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

New York RangersLWWWL

Nov 9, 2026 · at Edmonton OilersL 1-3

Nov 7, 2026 · at Seattle KrakenW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Philadelphia FlyersW 3-2

Nov 3, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 3-1

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersL 1-4

Season series

Series starts 12/5

Mar 11, 2027NYR 0, COL 0

Dec 5, 2026COL 0, NYR 0

Team pages

Colorado Avalanche
Schedule, roster and stats

New York Rangers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Colorado Avalanche vs New York Rangers?

The game is on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

How can I watch Colorado Avalanche vs New York Rangers?

TV: MSG, Altitude Sports.

What are the records of the Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers?

Colorado Avalanche: 11-6-2. New York Rangers: 10-8-1.

Who is injured for Colorado Avalanche vs New York Rangers?

Listed out or doubtful: Colorado Avalanche: Josh Manson, Zachary L'Heureux. New York Rangers: Alberts Smits, Sean Durzi, Igor Shesterkin, Joe Veleno. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Colorado Avalanche vs New York Rangers played?

Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

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