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In a highly anticipated match-up in the NHL, the Colorado Avalanche will face off against the Ottawa Senators on January 8, 2026. Both teams have shown glimpses of their potential in recent matches, with the Avalanche winning 4 out of their last 5 games, while the Senators have managed to secure victories in 2 of their last 5 outings.
The odds are in favor of the home team, with bookmakers giving them a 1.75 chance of winning, compared to the 3.6 odds for the Senators. Our model prediction also leans towards the Avalanche, with a 55% probability of a home win.
Strategically, the Avalanche have shown strong offensive capabilities, while the Senators have relied on a solid defensive structure to secure their wins. It will be interesting to see how these contrasting styles will clash on the ice.
In conclusion, while the odds and recent form point towards a potential victory for the Avalanche, hockey is known for its unpredictability. Both teams have shown resilience and determination, so fans can expect an exciting and competitive match.
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| Colorado 53.5% |
Draw 19.8% |
Ottawa 26.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 4:3
Outrights of NHL Colorado Avalanche: 23.46% Ottawa Senators: 2%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.83 | 4.87 | 3.59 | ||
| 1.75 | 4.8 | 3.6 |
Latest Results
| 04.01.26 Florida Panthers – Colorado Avalanche – 2:1 03.01.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Colorado Avalanche – 3:5 31.12.25 Colorado Avalanche – St. Louis Blues – 6:1 29.12.25 Colorado Avalanche – Los Angeles Kings – 5:2 27.12.25 Vegas Golden Knights – Colorado Avalanche – 5:6 penalties |
05.01.26 Ottawa Senators – Detroit Red Wings – 3:5 03.01.26 Ottawa Senators – Winnipeg Jets – 4:2 01.01.26 Ottawa Senators – Washington Capitals – 4:3 29.12.25 Ottawa Senators – Columbus Blue Jackets – 1:4 27.12.25 Toronto Maple Leafs – Ottawa Senators – 7:5 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 20.03.25 Ottawa Senators – Colorado Avalanche – 1:5 27.10.24 Colorado Avalanche – Ottawa Senators – 5:4 16.01.24 Ottawa Senators – Colorado Avalanche – 4:7 21.12.23 Colorado Avalanche – Ottawa Senators – 6:4 16.03.23 Ottawa Senators – Colorado Avalanche – 4:5 |
Standings
Main
Western Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche | 41 | 28 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 165:93 | 69 |
| 2 | Dallas Stars | 42 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 146:117 | 58 |
| 3 | Minnesota Wild | 44 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 140:119 | 58 |
| 4 | Vegas Golden Knights | 40 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 124:126 | 46 |
| 5 | Edmonton Oilers | 42 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 139:143 | 46 |
| 6 | Seattle Kraken | 40 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 108:116 | 45 |
| 7 | Los Angeles Kings | 41 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 111:113 | 45 |
| 8 | Anaheim Ducks | 42 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 143:153 | 45 |
| 9 | San Jose Sharks | 41 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 127:146 | 43 |
| 10 | Utah Mammoth | 43 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 130:124 | 43 |
| 11 | Nashville Predators | 41 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 118:136 | 42 |
| 12 | St. Louis Blues | 43 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 107:146 | 42 |
| 13 | Chicago Blackhawks | 42 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 118:134 | 41 |
| 14 | Calgary Flames | 42 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 112:126 | 40 |
| 15 | Vancouver Canucks | 41 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 117:143 | 37 |
| 16 | Winnipeg Jets | 40 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 115:126 | 34 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Detroit Red Wings | 44 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 136:141 | 54 |
| 2 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 41 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 142:110 | 53 |
| 3 | Carolina Hurricanes | 42 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 141:128 | 53 |
| 4 | Montreal Canadiens | 42 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 141:141 | 52 |
| 5 | New York Islanders | 42 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 120:120 | 50 |
| 6 | Washington Capitals | 43 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 142:125 | 50 |
| 7 | Philadelphia Flyers | 40 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 124:116 | 49 |
| 8 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 41 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 135:131 | 49 |
| 9 | Florida Panthers | 41 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 129:130 | 47 |
| 10 | Buffalo Sabres | 40 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 125:126 | 46 |
| 11 | Boston Bruins | 42 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 133:136 | 46 |
| 12 | New Jersey Devils | 42 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 114:124 | 46 |
| 13 | New York Rangers | 44 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 116:120 | 46 |
| 14 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 41 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 137:138 | 45 |
| 15 | Ottawa Senators | 41 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 136:134 | 45 |
| 16 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 41 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 127:137 | 43 |
NHL Outrights
1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.5 (23.46%)
2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 8.75 (9.38%)
3. Carolina Hurricanes: 9.25 (8.88%)
4. Vegas Golden Knights: 10 (8.21%)
5. Florida Panthers: 10.5 (7.82%)
6. Edmonton Oilers: 11 (7.46%)
7. Dallas Stars: 15 (5.47%)
8. Washington Capitals: 19.5 (4.21%)
9. Minnesota Wild: 23 (3.57%)
10. New Jersey Devils: 31 (2.65%)
11. Los Angeles Kings: 32.5 (2.53%)
12. Ottawa Senators: 41 (2%)
13. Toronto Maple Leafs: 51 (1.61%)
14. Detroit Red Wings: 61 (1.35%)
15. Anaheim Ducks: 61 (1.35%)
16. Montreal Canadiens: 61 (1.35%)
17. New York Rangers: 64 (1.28%)
18. New York Islanders: 78.5 (1.05%)
19. Utah Mammoth: 78.5 (1.05%)
20. Winnipeg Jets: 101 (0.81%)
21. Buffalo Sabres: 101 (0.81%)
22. Columbus Blue Jackets: 126 (0.65%)
23. Philadelphia Flyers: 138.5 (0.59%)
24. Boston Bruins: 201 (0.41%)
25. Pittsburgh Penguins: 201 (0.41%)
26. Nashville Predators: 226 (0.36%)
27. St. Louis Blues: 251 (0.33%)
28. Calgary Flames: 301 (0.27%)
29. Vancouver Canucks: 451 (0.18%)
30. San Jose Sharks: 501 (0.16%)
31. Seattle Kraken: 501 (0.16%)
32. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.16%)
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