Wednesday's NHL slate will see the Colorado Avalanche (25-15-1) hit the ice against the Chicago Blackhawks (13-25-2), starting at 7:30 PM ET at United Center and broadcast on TNT. The Avalanche sit in seventh place and the Blackhawks are 16th in the Western Conference.
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Avalanche vs. Blackhawks: Jan. 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: TNT
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United Center
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Avalanche's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.39 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.17 | 21st |
| Shots | 29.5 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.7 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 23.58% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.92% | 23rd |
Blackhawks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.53 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.43 | 28th |
| Shots | 25.5 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.1 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 23.3% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.62% | 5th |
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Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Avalanche
- Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado's top contributors this season with 66 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 9%.
- Mikko Rantanen has 24 goals and 34 assists for Colorado to compile 58 total points (1.4 per game).
- Through 41 games, Cale Makar has proven himself as a contributor for Colorado. He has 49 points (13 goals and 36 assists).
- As Colorado's top goalie, Mackenzie Blackwood has recorded 13 wins and 10 losses this season while allowing 67 goals with 738 saves.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard's 35 points make him an important offensive option for Chicago. He has recorded 10 goals and 25 assists in 40 games.
- Teuvo Teravainen is a top offensive contributor for Chicago with 25 total points this season. He has scored seven goals and added 18 assists in 40 games.
- Ryan Donato has 22 points so far, including 11 goals and 11 assists.
- Petr Mrazek is 7-14-1 in 23 games this season, conceding 69 goals (3.2 goals against average) with 570 saves and an .892 save percentage (50th in the league).
Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Avalanche
Valeri Nichushkin: Out (Lower Body),
Jonathan Drouin: Out (Upper Body),
Tucker Poolman: Out For Season (Head),
Scott Wedgewood: Out (Lower Body),
Oliver Kylington: Out (Upper Body),
Ivan Ivan: Out (Upper Body),
Miles Wood: Out (Upper Body),
Gabriel Landeskog: Out (Knee)
Blackhawks
Connor Murphy: Questionable (Groin),
Laurent Brossoit: Out (Knee),
Alec Martinez: Questionable (Neck)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2025 | Sabres | W 6-5 | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Canadiens | L 2-1 | Home |
| 1/6/2025 | Panthers | W 3-1 | Home |
| 1/8/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/9/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 1/14/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2024 | Blues | L 6-2 | Home |
| 1/3/2025 | Canadiens | W 4-2 | Home |
| 1/5/2025 | Rangers | L 6-2 | Home |
| 1/8/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 1/10/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 1/13/2025 | Flames | - | Home |