Friday's NHL schedule will see the Colorado Avalanche (33-4-8) take the ice against the Nashville Predators (22-20-4), starting at 9 p.m. ET at Ball Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Avalanche sit in first place and the Predators are 10th in the Western Conference.
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Avalanche vs. Predators: Jan. 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
- Time: 9 p.m. 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 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4.02 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.2 | 1st |
| Shots | 34.3 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.9 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 16.88% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.83% | 1st |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.74 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.28 | 25th |
| Shots | 27.9 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 19.42% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.72% | 15th |
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Avalanche vs. Predators Top Players
Avalanche
- With 36 goals and 45 assists this season, Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado's leading contributors (81 points).
- Martin Necas has 21 goals and 35 assists for Colorado to compile 56 total points (1.2 per game).
- Through 45 games, Cale Makar has proven himself as a contributor for Colorado. He has 53 points (14 goals and 39 assists).
- In the 28 games Scott Wedgewood has played this season, his save percentage is .917, the fifth-best in the league.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly has put up 39 points (0.8 per game) for Nashville, with 13 goals and 26 assists in 46 games (playing 19:57 per game).
- Filip Forsberg has helped lead the attack for Nashville this season with 16 goals and 16 assists.
- Nashville's Steven Stamkos is among the top offensive players on the team with 31 total points (20 goals and 11 assists).
- Juuse Saros has an 18-15-3 record this season, with an .897 save percentage (37th in the league). He has 896 saves, and has allowed 103 goals (2.9 goals against average).
Avalanche vs. Predators Injury Report
Avalanche
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip),
Gabriel Landeskog: Out (Upper Body),
Devon Toews: Out (Upper Body),
Joel Kiviranta: Out (Lower Body)
Predators
Ozzy Wiesblatt: Out (Upper Body),
Jonathan Marchessault: Out (Lower Body),
Adam Wilsby: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Nicolas Hague: Day-To-Day (Illness)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2026 | Senators | W 8-2 | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 4-0 | Home |
| 1/12/2026 | Maple Leafs | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/16/2026 | Predators | - | Home |
| 1/19/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 1/21/2026 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 1/23/2026 | Flyers | - | Home |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10/2026 | Blackhawks | L 3-0 | Home |
| 1/11/2026 | Capitals | W 3-2 | Home |
| 1/13/2026 | Oilers | W 4-3 | Home |
| 1/16/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 1/17/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | Senators | - | Home |