DENVER (AP) — Mikael Granlund and Cutter Gauthier scored in the shootout and Lukas Dostal stopped 40 shots as Anaheim defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche for the Ducks' fifth straight win Wednesday night.

LAS VEGAS – The Colorado Avalanche scored three times in the third period to extend their winning streak to seven games with a 6-5 shootout victory against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Colorado Avalanche vs. Los Angeles Kings NHL game from December 29, 2025 on ESPN.

It’s time for the Avs to snap out of the closest thing to a funk this team has encountered this season. Colorado is 2-3-1 in its past six games, which includes the worst loss of the season — a 7-3 defeat Saturday night against Nashville at Ball Arena.

Colorado has faced their first real challenge this season. Last week, the club lost two key players, leaving fans craving for an Avalanche injury update.

Our Flyers vs. Avalanche predictions for Friday, January 23, 2026 expect Colorado to throttle the Philly offense tonight.

The Colorado Avalanche visit the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday, Jan. 25 at 1:30 p.m. ET. The matchup will air on NHL Network. Colorado's last game was a 7-3 home loss against the Philadelphia Flyers on Jan. 23. Toronto's most recent game was a home loss, 6-3, against the Vegas Golden Knights on Jan. 23.

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