NHL play on Saturday includes the Colorado Avalanche (27-18-1) hosting the Dallas Stars (28-15-1) at Ball Arena, starting at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche sit in seventh place in the Western Conference with 55 points and the Stars rank fifth in the Western Conference with 57 points.
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Avalanche vs. Stars: Jan. 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Venue: Ball Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Avalanche's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.3 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 18th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.6 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 21.48% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.13% | 16th |
Stars' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.16 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.45 | 3rd |
| Shots | 30.7 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.3 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 17.39% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.59% | 1st |
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Avalanche vs. Stars Top Players
Avalanche
- Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado's leading contributors this season with 72 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 9.9%.
- With 25 goals and 37 assists, Mikko Rantanen is one of the most important offensive options for Colorado with his 62 points (1.3 per game).
- On 138 shots (for 13 goals) and 37 assists, Cale Makar has recorded 50 points this season.
- In 32 games played this season, Mackenzie Blackwood (15-12-4) has allowed 76 goals.
Stars
- Matt Duchene has put up 41 points (0.9 per game) for Dallas, with 17 goals and 24 assists in 44 games (playing 17:21 per game).
- Jason Robertson has racked up 37 points this season, with 12 goals and 25 assists.
- Wyatt Johnston's 10 goals and 22 assists add up to 32 points this season.
- Jake Oettinger has a .912 save percentage (15th in the league), with 766 total saves, conceding 74 goals (2.3 goals against average). He has compiled a 22-10-1 record this season.
Avalanche vs. Stars Injury Report
Avalanche
Gabriel Landeskog: Out (Knee),
Tucker Poolman: Out For Season (Head),
Oliver Kylington: Out (Upper Body),
Miles Wood: Out (Upper Body),
Valeri Nichushkin: Out (Lower Body)
Stars
Mason Marchment: Out (Face),
Tyler Seguin: Out (Hip),
Roope Hintz: Questionable (Upper Body)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2025 | Jets | L 3-0 | Away |
| 1/14/2025 | Rangers | W 3-2 | Home |
| 1/16/2025 | Oilers | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/18/2025 | Stars | - | Home |
| 1/20/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 1/22/2025 | Jets | - | Home |
| 1/25/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/2025 | Senators | L 3-2 | Away |
| 1/14/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 4-1 | Away |
| 1/16/2025 | Canadiens | L 3-1 | Home |
| 1/18/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 1/19/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 1/21/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 1/24/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |