The Colorado Avalanche aim to extend their winning streak to seven games when they face the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night. With an NHL-leading 61 points through 36 games, Colorado continues to dominate the league. Vegas, tied for first in the Pacific Division, looks to build on a recent victory behind Mitch Marner's hot streak.
The Colorado Avalanche (27-2-7) will visit the Vegas Golden Knights (17-8-10) at T-Mobile Arena on December 27, 2025, at 10 p.m. ET, broadcast on SCRIPPS and ALT. This matchup pits two Pacific Division contenders against each other, with Colorado on a roll and Vegas seeking consistency.
Colorado enters the game after a 1-0 shutout win against the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday, extending their point streak to nine games (8-0-1). They became the fourth team in NHL history to reach 60 points in 36 games, holding the league's best record. Nathan MacKinnon's eight-game point streak ended in that victory, but the Avalanche's depth has kept them atop the standings. Currently, they have won 27 of their first 36 games, positioning them as favorites for the Stanley Cup according to recent power rankings.
Vegas snapped a three-game skid (0-2-1) with a 7-2 rout of the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. Mitch Marner led the way with two goals and has nine points (three goals, six assists) over his last five games. He ranks second on the team with 38 points (nine goals, 29 assists) in 35 games. The Golden Knights, with the fewest games played in the division, hold first place alongside Anaheim and Edmonton. Their offense is bolstered by Jack Eichel and Marner as a dynamic duo, supported by forwards Ivan Barbashev, Pavel Dorofeyev, and Tomas Hertl, each with double-digit goals before midseason.
Power rankings highlight the Central Division's strength, but this inter-division clash could shake up the Pacific race. Colorado's depth at every position makes them dangerous, while Vegas's goaltending and scoring depth provide a tough challenge. As the season progresses toward the 2026 Olympics, both teams feature potential Olympic contributors.