The Colorado Avalanche (28-2-7) host the Los Angeles Kings (16-12-9) during Monday's NHL action, starting at 9 p.m. ET at Ball Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Avalanche rank first and the Kings seventh in the Western Conference.
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Avalanche vs. Kings: Dec. 29 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Venue: Ball Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- 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 | 2.19 | 1st |
| Shots | 34.6 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 27 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 16% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.85% | 1st |
Kings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.59 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.49 | 2nd |
| Shots | 28.2 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.9 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 13.91% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.6% | 23rd |
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Avalanche vs. Kings Top Players
Avalanche
- Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado's top contributors this season with 64 points. He has averaged 0.8 goals per game, shooting 18.2%.
- Martin Necas has 18 goals and 31 assists for Colorado to compile 49 total points (1.3 per game).
- Through 37 games, Cale Makar has proven himself as a scoring option for Colorado. He has 43 points (11 goals and 32 assists).
- Across 24 games played, Scott Wedgewood has a goaltending record of 17-1-4. During those games, he's allowed 49 goals while recording 551 saves.
Kings
- Adrian Kempe has racked up 31 points (0.8 per game) for Los Angeles, with 13 goals and 18 assists in 37 games (playing 19:12 per game).
- Kevin Fiala has collected 24 points this season, with 13 goals and 11 assists.
- Quinton Byfield has netted five goals on the season, chipping in 16 assists.
- Darcy Kuemper is 10-6-6 on the season, allowing 49 goals (2.2 goals against average) and amassing 539 saves with a .917 save percentage (seventh-best in the league).
Avalanche vs. Kings Injury Report
Avalanche
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip)
Kings
Darcy Kuemper: Out (Upper Body)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2025 | Wild | W 5-1 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Mammoth | W 1-0 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Golden Knights | W 6-5 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 3-1 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Kraken | L 3-2 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Ducks | W 6-1 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Wild | - | Home |