The Colorado Avalanche take on the Edmonton Oilers at the Rogers Arena this Friday. The puck drop is scheduled to take place at 9 PM EST.
The Avalanche (32-22-2) have been playing well lately, winning three of their last five games, including their most recent away victory over the Calgary Flames. The Oilers (34-16-4) most recently defeated the St Louis Blues and the Chicago Blackhawks, both by a one goal margin. They now aim to make it three wins in a row.
Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers game info
- Date: Friday, Feb. 07
- Time: 9 p.m. EST
- Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton
- TV Broadcast: SNW, TVAS, KUSA, ALT
- Live Streaming US: ESPN+
- Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
- Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv
Colorado Avalanche game preview
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The Avalanche are gradually climbing up the Central Division as they currently sit fourth in the table. They aim to maintain their form as they prepare to face an Oilers team brimming with confidence following their recent string of victories. The Avalanche enter this game with hopes of stringing together consecutive wins.
Colorado Avalanche injuries
Scott Wedgewood, Josh Manson, Valeri Nichushkin, Gabriel Landeskog, Sean Behrens and Tucker Poolman are all sidelined for the Avalanche due to ongoing injury concerns.
Edmonton Oilers game preview
![NHL: Edmonton Oilers at Chicago Blackhawks - Source: Imagn](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/02/25352157-1738915818.jpeg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/02/25352157-1738915818.jpeg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/02/25352157-1738915818.jpeg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/02/25352157-1738915818.jpeg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/02/25352157-1738915818.jpeg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/02/25352157-1738915818.jpeg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/02/25352157-1738915818.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/02/25352157-1738915818.jpeg 1920w)
The Oilers have been inconsistent lately, winning two and losing two of their last four games. They won their last two games by the slimmest of margins, with their most recent outing against the Blackhawks going to overtime in a thrilling seven-goal contest.
Edmonton Oilers injuries
Evander Kane is the only Oilers player currently sidelined due to injury. His return was initially projected for the first quarter of 2025, but there have been no updates since then.
Avalanche and Oilers key players
The Avalanche have benefited from the brilliance of Nathan MacKinnon this season, with the star forward amassing 83 points so far. Having scored 20 goals and provided 63 assists, the forward leads the points charts across all divisions.
On the opposing team, Leon Draisaitl is close behind, sitting second on the list with 38 goals and 43 assists since the start of the campaign.