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Tuesday's NHL play will see the Colorado Avalanche (21-2-6) take the ice against the Nashville Predators (10-14-4), starting at 9:30 p.m. ET at Bridgestone Arena and broadcast on TNT. The Avalanche sit in first place in the Western Conference with 48 points and the Predators rank 16th in the Western Conference with 24 points.
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Avalanche vs. Predators: Dec. 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: TNT
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Avalanche's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.97 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.17 | 1st |
| Shots | 34.0 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.6 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 16.00% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 86.90% | 2nd |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.61 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.57 | 31st |
| Shots | 27.5 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 15.73% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.11% | 16th |
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Avalanche vs. Predators Top Players
Avalanche
- Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado's top contributors this season with 49 points. He has averaged 0.8 goals per game, shooting 18%.
- Having scored 14 goals and adding 25 assists, Martin Necas is a top contributor for Colorado through 29 games.
- Through 29 games, Cale Makar has proven himself as an important offensive option for Colorado. He has 35 points (nine goals and 26 assists).
- As Colorado's top goalie, Scott Wedgewood has recorded 13 wins and 1 loss this season while allowing 37 goals with 427 saves.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly's 21 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Nashville. He has nine goals and 12 assists in 28 games.
- Luke Evangelista has totaled 19 total points (0.7 per game) this season. He has four goals and 15 assists.
- Filip Forsberg is a crucial contributor on offense for Nashville with 10 goals and nine assists.
- Juuse Saros has a 9-10-3 record this season, with an .893 save percentage (40th in the league). He has 534 saves, and has conceded 64 goals (3.0 goals against average).
Avalanche vs. Predators Injury Report
Avalanche
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip),
Gavin Brindley: Out (Lower Body)
Predators
Justin Barron: Out (Lower Body),
Ozzy Wiesblatt: Out (Upper Body),
Nick Perbix: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Cole Smith: Out (Upper Body),
Zachary L'Heureux: Out (Lower Body)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Islanders | L 6-3 | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Rangers | W 3-2 | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Flyers | W 3-2 | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Kraken | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Flames | W 5-1 | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Panthers | W 2-1 | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Hurricanes | L 6-3 | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 12/15/2025 | Blues | - | Away |