The Winnipeg Jets (15-16-2) face the Colorado Avalanche (24-2-7) in a Central Division showdown. The Avalanche, boasting one of the league’s top records, look to extend their home dominance against a Jets team struggling for consistency. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the matchup.
Venue Location
The game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. This 18,000-capacity venue has been the Avalanche’s home since 1999 and is renowned for its high-altitude advantage and passionate fan base.
Puckdrop: 9:00 p.m. ET (8:00 p.m. CT).
The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and available for streaming on Fubo.
Team Records
Winnipeg Jets: 15-16-2 (32 points, 5th in Central Division)
Colorado Avalanche: 24-2-7 (55 points, 1st in Central Division)
The Avalanche lead the NHL in points percentage, driven by elite offense, while the Jets sit around .500 with inconsistent play.
Recent Team Forms
The Avalanche are on fire, going 8-1-1 in their last 10 with a +18 goal differential (40-22).
The Jets are 3-5-2 in their last 10, with a -4 goal differential (28-32).
Winnipeg Jets Last 10 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Key Notes |
| Dec 13 | vs. Ottawa Senators | L | 2-3 | Close loss; defensive lapses |
| Dec 10 | at St. Louis Blues | L | 1-4 | Struggled offensively |
| Dec 7 | vs. Minnesota Wild | W | 3-2 | Overtime win |
| Dec 5 | at Dallas Stars | L (OT) | 2-3 | Earned point on road |
| Dec 2 | vs. Nashville Predators | W | 4-1 | Strong home performance |
| Nov 29 | at Chicago Blackhawks | L | 0-3 | Shutout loss |
| Nov 27 | vs. Colorado Avalanche | L | 2-4 | Outscored by Avs |
| Nov 24 | at Edmonton Oilers | W | 5-3 | Offensive breakout |
| Nov 21 | vs. Carolina Hurricanes | L | 3-4 | Tight game |
| Nov 18 | at Calgary Flames | L | 1-2 | Low-scoring affair |
Colorado Avalanche Last 10 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Key Notes |
| Dec 16 | vs. Seattle Kraken | W | 5-3 | MacKinnon two goals, assist |
| Dec 13 | vs. Nashville Predators | W | 4-2 | 11th straight home win |
| Dec 11 | at Utah Hockey Club | W | 3-1 | Solid road defense |
| Dec 9 | vs. Vegas Golden Knights | L (OT) | 4-5 | Point in overtime thriller |
| Dec 6 | at San Jose Sharks | W | 6-2 | Offensive dominance |
| Dec 4 | vs. Vancouver Canucks | W | 4-1 | Balanced scoring |
| Dec 1 | at Los Angeles Kings | W | 3-2 | Late-game heroics |
| Nov 28 | vs. Arizona Coyotes | W | 5-0 | Shutout victory |
| Nov 25 | at Minnesota Wild | L | 2-3 | Rare road slip |
| Nov 22 | vs. Dallas Stars | W | 4-3 | Power-play efficiency |
Injury Report
Injuries favor the Jets slightly, but the Avalanche’s depth mitigates their absences.
Winnipeg Jets:
Haydn Fleury (D): Day-to-Day (Concussion).
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Cleared to resume playing, expected to return Dec 19.
Colorado Avalanche:
Logan O’Connor (RW): Out (Hip).
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Expected to miss at least 1-2 more weeks.
No other major injuries reported for either team.
Player Matchups
This game features star power, with Colorado’s high-octane offense against Winnipeg’s gritty forwards. Key stats: Avalanche average 4.1 GPG (1st), allow 2.4 (3rd); Jets 3.0 GPG (18th), allow 3.2 (22nd).
Nathan MacKinnon (COL, C, ~20G-30A) vs. Mark Scheifele (WPG, C, ~15G-20A): MacKinnon’s speed and vision clash with Scheifele’s scoring touch; expect control of the neutral zone.
Martin Necas (COL, RW, ~15G-25A) vs. Kyle Connor (WPG, LW, 41 points, 26 assists): Necas’ versatility tests Connor’s elite shot in transition battles.
Artturi Lehkonen (COL, LW) vs. Nikolaj Ehlers (WPG, RW): Both wingers bring speed; Lehkonen’s net-front presence vs. Ehlers’ agility.
Cale Makar (COL, D, 10G-30A) vs. Gabriel Vilardi (WPG, RW): Makar’s offensive defense aims to shut down Vilardi’s scoring threats.
Goaltending: Mackenzie Blackwood (COL, ~2.20 GAA) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (WPG, ~2.50 GAA): Blackwood’s hot streak vs. Hellebuyck’s veteran reliability could decide.
Series History
The teams have met 68 times in the regular season and playoffs, with the Avalanche holding a 33-32-3 edge overall.
In 34 games at Ball Arena, Colorado is 13-20-1 against Winnipeg.
Over the last 10 meetings, the Jets are 5-5-0 with a -4 goal differential.
Recent games average 6.2 goals, often hitting the over. Colorado won the most recent matchup 4-2 on Nov 27, 2025.
Betting Trends
Jets are 3-7 in last 10 games, 4-6 ATS; 2-5 ATS on the road.
Avalanche are 9-1 in last 10, 8-2 ATS; 11-0 SU in last 11 home games.
Over has hit in 7 of Avalanche’s last 10 home games and 6 of last 10 head-to-head.
Game Odds
Winnipeg Jets 6.5
Colorado Avalanche – 260
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, December 18, 2025
