Colorado vs Philadelphia Prediction 24 January 2026
🔊 The undisputed leader of the entire championship and the main contender for the President's Cup wraps up a long home stretch with a game against the inconsistent Philadelphia Flyers. Can the hosts get back to their usual winning ways? Let's delve into the match prediction and analyze the head-to-head history of these two teams.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past five years, the teams have faced each other 9 times, with Philadelphia claiming victory only twice. The remaining seven games have gone in favor of the Avalanche. The Flyers have been unable to defeat their opponent for four straight meetings since December 2023.
In the 2025/26 season, the clubs have played one head-to-head match. In December in Pennsylvania, Colorado secured a comeback victory (3-2): the pivotal moments came during a 12-minute stretch between the first and second periods when the visitors scored all three goals.
Head-to-head statistics Colorado - Philadelphia
Colorado Avalanche Team Overview
Jared Bednar's team, having twice put together 10-game winning streaks this season, dominate both the Western Conference standings and the overall NHL table. The Avalanche have racked up 77 points in 48 games, boasting the league's highest scoring (190 goals), most shots per game (34.9), and stingiest defense (109 goals conceded).
However, Denver's club has recently hit a rough patch, securing only 3 victories in their last 8 games. Their home series, which kicked off two weeks ago, hasn't been ideal either: out of six games, Colorado emerged victorious in only three, falling to Toronto (3-4 OT), Nashville (3-7), and Anaheim (1-2 SO).
For the final home game of the series, the medical staff is hopeful for the return of Finnish forward Joel Kiviranta, who hasn't played in 2026. However, they can't yet count on injured defenseman Devon Toews and forward Gabriel Landeskog.
Match Results: Colorado Avalanche
Philadelphia Flyers Team Overview
Until recently, Rick Tocchet's team was holding onto a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but recent losses have knocked the Flyers out of the top eight. Philadelphia now sits in 11th place with 55 points - the gap to the playoff zone remains small at just four points, and they have a game in hand. Plus, their dreadful January is almost over.
Why dreadful? The month started off promisingly with two wins, but then the Flyers were hit by a streak of seven losses, interrupted only by an away victory against the Vegas Golden Knights (2-1). Over their last ten games, with just eight points, only two teams in the conference have performed worse than Philadelphia - the Washington Capitals (7 points) and the New York Rangers (5 points).
There's a chance that goaltender Daniel Vladar, who missed recent games due to injury, will be back for the road game in Denver. However, defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen and forward Rodrigo Abols remain on the injured list - with the Latvian expected to be sidelined until at least mid-March.
Match Results: Philadelphia Flyers
⚡️ Leaders
Colorado boasts two players among the league's top ten scorers: Nathan MacKinnon, the most prolific with 38 goals and 47 assists, and Martin Necas, who rounds out the top ten with 22 goals and 38 assists. Cale Makar stands as the best defenseman in the entire championship with 14 goals and 40 assists.
Pennsylvania's leading scorer is Trevor Zegras, who has tallied 46 points (19 goals, 27 assists) in 49 games. Recently, Travis Konecny has been making a significant impact, recording 3 goals and 2 assists in his last three appearances.
🥅 Goalkeepers
Colorado's goaltender Scott Wedgewood remains among the top three in save percentage across the league, boasting a 91.8%. In their previous game against Anaheim, the Canadian allowed just one goal despite facing 16 shots.
If Daniel Vladar recovers in time for the Denver match, he is likely to start in goal. However, the Czech goalie has struggled recently, with an 80.4% save rate even before his injury. Samuel Ersson, the Swedish netminder, has stepped in with mixed results, posting an 85.8% save percentage.
Editorial Prediction
Despite being known for their scoring prowess and aggressive play, Colorado have managed to score more than three goals just once in their last four games. Philadelphia have historically been a tough opponent for the Avalanche, with Colorado failing to net more than three goals in six of their last seven head-to-head matchups.
Considering the potential return of their starting goaltender, betting on Colorado's individual total under 3.5 seems appealing.
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