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

The Vegas Golden Knights (12-5-2) visit the Colorado Avalanche (11-6-2) on Monday, January 4, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET, at Ball Arena, Denver, CO. TV: Scripps Sports, Altitude Sports. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights.

NHLMonday, January 4, 2027

Vegas Golden Knights12-5-2

9:00 PM ETJan 4, 2027

Colorado Avalanche11-6-2

DateJan 4, 2027

Time9:00 PM ET

VenueBall Arena, Denver, CO

TVScripps Sports, Altitude Sports

Team comparison

Vegas Golden KnightsColorado Avalanche

Goals per game

3.4

4.1

Goals allowed per game

2.7

3.1

12-5-2Record11-6-2

2nd in Pacific DivisionStanding2nd in Central Division

6-4Road record / home record7-3

WWWLLLast 5WWLLW

W3StreakW2

Team stats

Vegas Golden KnightsColorado Avalanche

Goals Against Average

2.63

3.06

Shots Against per Game

25.8

27.2

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.5

78.2

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.32

4.00

Shots per Game

28.5

30.6

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

26.3

23.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

160

164

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Vegas Golden Knights

Noah Hanifin D · Undisclosed

Out

Parker Wotherspoon D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Colorado Avalanche

Josh Manson D · Ankle

Injured Reserve

Zachary L'Heureux LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Recent form

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

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 1/2

Feb 22, 2027VGK 0, COL 0

Jan 4, 2027VGK 0, COL 0

Jan 2, 2027COL 0, VGK 0

Team pages

Vegas Golden Knights
Schedule, roster and stats

Colorado Avalanche
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche?

The game is on Monday, January 4, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET at Ball Arena, Denver, CO.

How can I watch Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche?

TV: Scripps Sports, Altitude Sports.

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

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

Who is injured for Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche?

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

Where is Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche played?

Ball Arena, Denver, CO.

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