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Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Colorado Avalanche (11-6-2) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (12-5-2) on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET, at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV. TV: Scripps Sports, Altitude Sports. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche.

NHLSaturday, January 2, 2027

Colorado Avalanche11-6-2

10:00 PM ETJan 2, 2027

Vegas Golden Knights12-5-2

DateJan 2, 2027

Time10:00 PM ET

VenueT-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV

TVScripps Sports, Altitude Sports

Team comparison

Colorado AvalancheVegas Golden Knights

Goals per game

4.1

3.4

Goals allowed per game

3.1

2.7

11-6-2Record12-5-2

2nd in Central DivisionStanding2nd in Pacific Division

4-5Road record / home record6-3

WWLLWLast 5WWWLL

W2StreakW3

Team stats

Colorado AvalancheVegas Golden Knights

Goals Against Average

3.06

2.63

Shots Against per Game

27.2

25.8

Penalty Kill Percentage

78.2

76.5

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

4.00

3.32

Shots per Game

30.6

28.5

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

23.3

26.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

164

160

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

Vegas Golden Knights

Noah Hanifin D · Undisclosed

Out

Parker Wotherspoon D · Upper Body

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

Vegas Golden KnightsWWWLL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresW 4-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Detroit Red WingsW 2-1

Nov 3, 2026 · at Pittsburgh PenguinsW 3-2

Nov 2, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 2-3

Oct 30, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 2-5

Season series

Series starts 1/2

Feb 22, 2027VGK 0, COL 0

Jan 4, 2027VGK 0, COL 0

Jan 2, 2027COL 0, VGK 0

Team pages

Colorado Avalanche
Schedule, roster and stats

Vegas Golden Knights
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights?

The game is on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV.

How can I watch Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights?

TV: Scripps Sports, Altitude Sports.

What are the records of the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights?

Colorado Avalanche: 11-6-2. Vegas Golden Knights: 12-5-2.

Who is injured for Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights?

Listed out or doubtful: Colorado Avalanche: Josh Manson, Zachary L'Heureux. Vegas Golden Knights: Noah Hanifin, Parker Wotherspoon. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights played?

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV.

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