In this fourth edition of predicting the record for the Colorado Avalanche, the holiday season is in full swing. For a Colorado side finding life difficult, they look to change their fate. Even then, they still hold a 17–8–5 record after the third edition of this series.

December 11 vs. Florida Panthers (17-8-5)

Perhaps a preview of the Stanley Cup Final to come, the Avalanche host the Panthers. Florida’s back-to-back Stanley Cups could be at risk against Colorado. Their most recent championship came while stopping a three-peat from the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2022.

Their cross-state rivals lost their last game in Denver around a similar time. But I think Florida is just too good to beat this Avalanche team, which is on a three-game slide in this prediction.

December 13 vs. Nashville Predators (17-9-5)

A lot of recent games against the Predators finally come to a close at home. With the Avalanche losing to Nashville in the last span of games, they get back to business and stop the three-game skid — but again, it will take going beyond regulation.

December 16 at Seattle Kraken (18-9-5)

The first visit of the year to the Pacific Northwest to face the Seattle Kraken comes as a quick one-game away from home. The 2023 playoff rematch is far from competitive as it once was.

Even then, the crowd will probably boo Cale Makar. It’ll be his fuel for the fire, as I predict he’ll put up multiple points in this game for a big win at Climate Pledge Arena.

December 19 vs. Winnipeg Jets (19-9-5)

Another quick one-game at home comes against another division rival in the Jets. Winnipeg made it farther in the playoffs last year after beating the St. Louis Blues, even with the struggles of Connor Hellebuyck.

On the flip side, Hellebuyck is insane in the regular season. He had a shutout streak spanning multiple games against Colorado. While it’s possible the Avalanche get shut out in this game; I believe they’ll fall regardless in regulation, their 10th regulation loss of the season.

December 21 at Minnesota Wild (19-10-5)

Another one-game road trip sees a late matinee matchup at Minnesota. A little less than a month ago, in this prediction series, I predicted a loss at the Xcel Energy Center. In this reverse matchup, Colorado gets its 20th win of the year, the game after getting its 10th regulation loss.

December 23 vs. Utah Mammoth (20-10-5)

The last game before the Christmas break has always been a great game for the Avalanche. They can usually celebrate the holiday spirit on home ice in front of the fans, and usually give them a good showing. Joel Kiviranta scored a hat-trick against Seattle in the same game last season.

Even against an up-and-coming Utah team that can be competitive, Colorado should come out on top. Heading into the brief break, the team in this prediction is at a nice record of 21-10-5.

December 27 at Vegas Golden Knights (21-10-5)

The last home game of 2025 takes place in the Sin City and couldn’t be a tougher Saturday night affair on the road. With each team having had a good amount of rest, it should be a highly competitive matchup.

Therefore, I can see this game going back and forth, heading beyond regulation. But unfortunately, Colorado comes out on the losing side.

December 29 vs. Los Angeles Kings (21-10-6)

A two-game home stand ends the 2025 calendar year. The first game comes against the Los Angeles Kings.

After opening the season with a win in LA, the only visit of the year for the Kings should meet the same fate: at the bottom of an avalanche of goals in a Colorado win.

December 31 vs. St. Louis Blues (22-10-6)

Colorado’s annual New Year’s Eve game sees them host the St. Louis Blues. Just like the game before the Christmas break, the Avalanche have loved life in their NYE game.

Against another formidable playoff opponent from last season, it should be a good game with lots of tension involved. My bold prediction for this game is an Avalanche hat-trick to send off the year on a high note with their third straight win.

To round out 2025, the Avalanche enjoyed a nice streak after a rough November stretch. Heading into 2026, in this prediction, I have Colorado sitting at 23-10-6, going 6-2-1 in this nine-game stretch.