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Colorado Avalanche vs Utah Mammoth: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Colorado Avalanche (11-6-2) visit the Utah Mammoth (10-7-1) on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET, at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT. TV: TNT/truTV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Utah Mammoth vs Colorado Avalanche.

NHL · NHL Winter ClassicThursday, December 31, 2026

Colorado Avalanche11-6-2

6:00 PM ETDec 31, 2026

Utah Mammoth10-7-1

DateDec 31, 2026

Time6:00 PM ET

VenueRice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT

TVTNT/truTV

Team comparison

Colorado AvalancheUtah Mammoth

Goals per game

4.1

3.5

Goals allowed per game

3.1

3.5

11-6-2Record10-7-1

2nd in Central DivisionStanding4th in Central Division

4-5Road record / home record4-2

WWLLWLast 5LLWLW

W2StreakL2

Team stats

Colorado AvalancheUtah Mammoth

Goals Against Average

3.06

3.50

Shots Against per Game

27.2

25.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

78.2

69.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

4.00

3.50

Shots per Game

30.6

29.9

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

23.3

37.1

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

164

194

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

Utah Mammoth

Nate Schmidt D · Upper Body

Out

Kailer Yamamoto RW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

John Marino D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Maveric Lamoureux D · Shoulder

Injured Reserve

Dylan Guenther RW · Undisclosed

Day-To-Day

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

Utah MammothLLWLW

Nov 7, 2026 · at Ottawa SenatorsL 2-4

Nov 5, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensL 4-5

Nov 3, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 3-2

Nov 1, 2026 · at Philadelphia FlyersL 3-6

Oct 29, 2026 · at Pittsburgh PenguinsW 4-3

Season series

Series starts 11/18

Mar 23, 2027UTA 0, COL 0

Dec 31, 2026COL 0, UTA 0

Dec 14, 2026UTA 0, COL 0

Nov 18, 2026COL 0, UTA 0

Team pages

Colorado Avalanche
Schedule, roster and stats

Utah Mammoth
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Colorado Avalanche vs Utah Mammoth?

The game is on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT.

How can I watch Colorado Avalanche vs Utah Mammoth?

TV: TNT/truTV.

What are the records of the Colorado Avalanche and Utah Mammoth?

Colorado Avalanche: 11-6-2. Utah Mammoth: 10-7-1.

Who is injured for Colorado Avalanche vs Utah Mammoth?

Listed out or doubtful: Colorado Avalanche: Josh Manson, Zachary L'Heureux. Utah Mammoth: Nate Schmidt, Kailer Yamamoto, John Marino, Maveric Lamoureux. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Colorado Avalanche vs Utah Mammoth played?

Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT.

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