The Colorado Avalanche look to close out 2025 in dominant fashion tonight against the St. Louis Blues on New Year’s Eve. Running the best record in hockey with a 29-2-7 mark, Colorado aims to keep its perfect home record alive at Ball Arena.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Avalanche currently on a 14-game home win streak after rolling past LA Kings 5-2
- Nathan MacKinnon leads the NHL in goals with 32 and ranks second in points with 66
- Colorado’s home record stands at 16-0-2 heading into tonight’s matchup
- Blues sit at 15-17-8 and have lost their last two games to Buffalo and Colorado recently
Avalanche Dominance Continues at Home
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The Avalanche extended their home win streak to 14 games with a convincing 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night. The offensive firepower was on full display as five different goal scorers found the back of the net, including Jack Drury, Martin Necas, Brock Nelson, and Nathan MacKinnon. Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood turned aside 23 of 25 shots.
This dominant run at home has positioned Colorado to pursue the NHL record for home regulation wins, currently held by the Carolina Hurricanes at 29 wins. The team’s commitment to defensive detail has been the cornerstone of their historic season.
MacKinnon Pursues Hockey History
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Nathan MacKinnon continues his historic season as he approaches legendary milestones. The superstar captain enters tonight with 399 career goals and is leading the entire NHL in scoring with 32 goals and 66 points through just 38 games. MacKinnon has posted an astounding 53 points in just 50 regular-season games against the Blues, cementing his dominance in this matchup.
Supporting MacKinnon are Cale Makar, who leads all defensemen with 44 points, and Martin Necas, who ranks sixth in the league with 50 points. Colorado’s balanced scoring attack has been nearly impossible to defend.
| Team Stats | Avalanche | Blues |
| Record | 29-2-7 | 15-17-8 |
| Home Record | 16-0-2 | Far Outside Playoffs |
| Win Streak | 8 Consecutive | Struggling |
| Points/Defensemen | 120 (NHL Best) | Inconsistent |
Blues Desperately Need Victory on Road
The St. Louis Blues arrive in Denver limping into the New Year after dropping their last contest to the Buffalo Sabres 4-2. Struggling with a minus-37 goal differential, the Blues face the steepest challenge imaginable against the league’s best team. Goaltender Jordan Binnington has posted an .870 save percentage this season, a significant drop from last year’s more reliable play.
St. Louis does have some offensive firepower led by Robert Thomas with 29 points and 20 assists, along with Jake Neighbours and Justin Faulk each contributing 10 goals. However, consistency remains a major issue for the Blues, who sit far outside the playoff picture in the Central Division.
Series History Favors Colorado Overwhelming
The Avalanche hold a dominant edge over the Blues in their historical matchup, sporting a 63-47-6-7 record against St. Louis in 123 previous regular-season contests. More impressively, Colorado has won all three playoff series between the teams, including the 2021 First Round, 2022 Second Round, and the 2001 Western Conference Final.
Tonight marks the first of three regular-season matchups in 2025-26, with the teams set to meet again on April 5th and April 7th. The Avalanche’s fortress at Ball Arena combined with their historical dominance against St. Louis creates a formidable challenge for the visiting Blues.
Can Colorado Maintain Perfection on Home Ice Tonight?
The Avalanche’s pursuit of perfection at Ball Arena continues to be one of the most compelling storylines of the season. With 16 wins, one regulation loss allowed all season at home, and losses only coming in overtime or penalty shootouts, Colorado has established itself as virtually unbeatable in Denver. The question tonight is whether the Blues can capitalize on any off-night from the league’s most dominant team.
“Defense wins championships, right? Because it doesn’t matter how much you score during the regular season when everyone is checking their hardest and details are as tight as they can be come playoff time. We’re trying to play with those habits right from the get-go.”
— Jared Bednar, Avalanche Head Coach
Sources
- NHL.com – Official game preview and team statistics
- Mile High Hockey – Colorado Avalanche analysis and coverage
- ESPN – Team records and standing projections
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