The Colorado Avalanche dropped the third game of their current seven-game home stand to the Toronto Maple Leafs, by a final score of 4-3 in overtime. Colorado’s power play, once again, failed to capitalize in a late game opportunity to seal a victory. Instead, the squad lost their third in the last five games.

The Maple Leafs have had a really bumpy 2025-26 campaign, but thanks to a very balanced Eastern Conference, they are still close to a playoff spot. After beating up the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night, Toronto has reeled off three straight victories, has moved up to fifth in the Atlantic Division, one point back of the last Wild Card spot.

Josh Manson had two goals and two assists, Brock Nelson had two goals and an assist, Cale Makar had a goal and two assists, and Martin Necas had a goal and an assist for the Avalanche (32-4-7), who scored six times in the second period. Brent Burns scored a goal, Ross Colton had three assists, and Scott Wedgewood made 29 saves.

The Colorado Avalanche host the Toronto Maple Leafs at Ball Arena on Monday, Jan. 12 at 10 p.m. ET. The matchup will air on ESPN+. Colorado secured a 4-0 victory at home its last time out on Jan. 10 against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Brandon Hagel snapped a third-period tie with his 20th goal of the season to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to their eighth consecutive win with a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.

Josh Manson recorded a Gordie Howe hat trick, along with the first two-goal and four-point game of his career, to help the Avalanche defeat the Ottawa Senators 8-2 at Ball Arena on Thursday. Brock Nelson scored twice for Colorado,

The Colorado Avalanche host the Ottawa Senators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 9 p.m. ET. The game airs on ESPN+. Colorado's last game was a 4-2 road loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Jan. 6. Ottawa played on the road in its last game on Jan. 7, and fell 3-1 against the Utah Mammoth.

Brent Burns scored twice, Trent Miner made 29 saves for his first NHL shutout and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Saturday for their 17th straight home win.