The Colorado Avalanche, boasting a stellar record of 22 wins, 2 losses, and 7 overtime losses, are set to face off against the Nashville Predators on December 13, 2025. The match will take place at Ball Arena starting at 9 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted live on ESPN+. Currently, the Avalanche sit atop the Western Conference with 51 points, while the Predators are struggling in 14th place, with only 28 points.
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In terms of team health, the Avalanche have a few players dealing with injuries. Joel Kiviranta is listed as day-to-day due to an eye issue, while Logan O’Connor remains out with a hip injury. On the Predators’ side, Ozzy Wiesblatt and Zachary L’Heureux will not play, both sidelined with upper and lower body injuries respectively. Additionally, Cole Smith is day-to-day with an upper body concern as well.
Statistically, Nathan MacKinnon is a key player for the Avalanche, having amassed 53 points this season with a remarkable performance that includes 25 goals and 28 assists over 31 games. Goalie Scott Wedgewood has also been making headlines with an impressive 2.1 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage, placing him among the top ten in the league. For the Predators, Luke Evangelista has been a bright spot, contributing 23 points, while goaltender Juuse Saros currently has an .896 save percentage and a goals-against average of 3.0.
As the game approaches, both teams will be focused on making the most of this critical matchup, with the Avalanche looking to maintain their top position in the standings and the Predators seeking to climb out of the lower ranks of the conference.