The Colorado Avalanche will host the San Jose Sharks tonight at Ball Arena, Denver, in their final game before the Olympic break. Colorado are sitting comfortably at the top of the Western Conference and will look to close this phase with a strong home win, while San Jose arrive under pressure after a difficult run of results.
Puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET (7:30 AM IST, February 5), with live streaming available on ESPN+.
Avalanche vs Sharks Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, February 4, 2026 |
| Time | 9:00 PM ET / 7:30 AM IST (Feb 5) |
| Venue | Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado |
| TV / Streaming (USA) | ESPN+ |
| International Streaming | NHL.tv, DAZN |
Team Records & Standings (2025–26 Season)
| Team | Record | Conference / Division |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Avalanche | 36–9–9 (81 pts) | 1st – Central / West |
| San Jose Sharks | 27–23–4 (58 pts) | 6th–7th – Pacific |
Colorado have been dominant at home all season, while San Jose have struggled for consistency, especially on the road.
Avalanche vs Sharks Last 5 Games Form
Colorado Avalanche
- Feb 2: Loss vs Red Wings (0–2)
- Recent trend: Mixed results (3–5–2 in last 10), but still elite overall
- Home record: 20–3–4, one of the best in the NHL
San Jose Sharks
- Recent results: Losses to Blackhawks, Flames, Oilers (OT), win vs Canucks
- Last 5: 1–4–0, three-game losing streak
- Road record: 13–14–1
Avalanche vs Sharks Head-to-Head (H2H)
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2025 | Sharks 3–2 Avalanche (OT) |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Avalanche 6–0 Sharks |
- Season series tied 1–1
- Avalanche have won 5 of the last 6 overall meetings
- All-time edge clearly favors Colorado
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Team Stats & Key Facts
| Category | Avalanche | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per Game | 3.83 (Top in NHL) | 3.10 |
| Goals Against per Game | 2.43 (Elite defense) | 3.50 |
| Power Play | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Defensive Rank | Top-3 | Bottom-5 |
Colorado combine elite scoring with one of the league’s strongest defenses, while San Jose continue to leak goals at an alarming rate.
Key Players to Watch
Colorado Avalanche
- Nathan MacKinnon: 40 goals, 51 assists (91 points)
- Cale Makar: 15 goals, 41 assists, elite two-way impact
- Martin Necas: Key playmaker, expected to return
San Jose Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini: 28 goals, 53 assists (81 points)
- Will Smith: Young scorer with speed
- Tyler Toffoli: Veteran presence in attack
Injury Report (Latest)
Colorado Avalanche
- Martin Necas – Day-to-day (expected to play)
- Gabriel Landeskog – Day-to-day
- Logan O’Connor – Out
San Jose Sharks
- Ty Dellandrea – Out
- Ryan Reaves – Out
- Kiefer Sherwood – Day-to-day
Colorado remain close to full strength, while San Jose continue to deal with depth issues.
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Avalanche -280 to -290 |
| Puck Line | Avalanche -1.5 (-110) |
| Over / Under | 6.5 goals |
Bookmakers strongly back Colorado, especially on the puck line.
Avalanche vs Sharks Match Prediction
Projected Score:
Colorado Avalanche 5–1 San Jose Sharks
(Alternate: 4–2 Avalanche)
Best Picks
- Avalanche moneyline
- Avalanche -1.5 puck line
- Under 6.5 total goals
- Nathan MacKinnon anytime goal or point
Colorado Avalanche enter this matchup with every major advantage: home ice, elite scoring depth, strong defense, and recent dominance in this head-to-head. San Jose have individual talent, but their defensive struggles and poor road form make this a tough assignment at altitude in Denver.
Unless the Sharks produce a near-perfect defensive performance, Colorado should control the pace and close out the pre-Olympic schedule with a comfortable win.
