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Brock Nelson - Strikes twice on power play Nelson scored two power-play goals on seven shots in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Nelson was at the heart of the Avalanche's comeback, starting the rally 1:09 into the third period before scoring the eventual game-winner at 7:30 of the frame. The 34-year-old center has multiple points in three straight contests and has earned five goals and five assists through his last six outings. For the season, he's up to 18 goals, 32 points, 83 shots on net, 32 blocked shots, 21 hits and a plus-13 rating over 40 appearances.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Wedgewood - Settles in for win Wedgewood stopped 25 of 28 shots in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Wedgewood won his fifth outing in a row. This one was a bit of a struggle early on, as the Avalanche trailed 3-1 after two periods. They rattled off four goals in the third, as the Avalanche took advantage of the Hurricanes' poor play in the final frame to pull off the comeback. Wedgewood is up to 18-1-4 with a 2.17 GAA and a .918 save percentage through 25 starts this season. The 33-year-old is set to handle the starting duties while Mackenzie Blackwood (lower body) is on injured reserve at least through this three-game road trip. It's unclear if Wedgewood will start consecutive days -- if not, Trent Miner would be tasked with Sunday's tough matchup versus the Panthers.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche vs. Panthers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 4

Preview the Jan. 4 matchup between the Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers with betting odds over/under, game spread, moneyline, predict...

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Avalanche vs. Panthers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 4

Alex Barre-Boulet - Trio of helpers in AHL win Barre-Boulet registered three assists in AHL Colorado's 5-2 win over Henderson on Saturday.

Impact Barre-Boulet is on a seven-game point streak, during which he has three goals and nine assists. For the season, the veteran forward has picked up nine goals and 19 helpers through 29 appearances. Barre-Boulet hasn't gotten a look with the Avalanche yet, but he's doing what he can to put himself into consideration for a call-up.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame Quotes: Rod Brind'Amour | Carolina Hurricanes Rod Brind'Amour speaks on tonight's 5-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.

JANUARY 4 • NHL.COM

Hurricanes' Aho Pots 300th Career Goal With Shorthanded Breakaway Tally

JANUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

Nelson scores twice in 3rd as Avalanche rally past Hurricanes, 5-3

Brock Nelson scored two power-play goals in the first 7 1/2 minutes of the third period and the Colorado Avalanche rallied past the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 for their 10th consecuti...

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Postgame Quotes: Nikolaj Ehlers | Carolina Hurricanes Nikolaj Ehlers speaks on tonight's 5-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.

JANUARY 4 • NHL.COM

COL at CAR | Recap | Carolina Hurricanes Game-changing highlights from the matchup between the Colorado Avalanche and the Carolina Hurricanes

JANUARY 4 • NHL.COM

NHL Highlights | Avalanche vs. Hurricanes - January 3, 2026

JANUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

Avalanche vs. Hurricanes | NHL Highlights | January 03, 2026

JANUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

Colorado Avalanche at Carolina Hurricanes | Game Highlights | 1.3.2026

JANUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

Avalanche's Nelson, Drury Even The Score With Two Goals In 33 seconds

JANUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

Carolina Hurricanes - Colorado Avalanche - Jan 3, 2026 | NHL.com NHL Gamecenter - Carolina Hurricanes vs. Colorado Avalanche, Jan 3, 2026 - summary, stats, boxscore, play by play, recap and more.

JANUARY 4 • NHL.COM

Scott Wedgewood - Set to face Carolina Wedgewood is expected to start on the road against Carolina on Saturday, per Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News.

Impact Wedgewood has a 17-1-2 record, 2.13 GAA and .919 save percentage in 24 appearances in 2025-26. He hasn't lost in regulation over his past 15 outings (12-0-2). Carolina ranks eighth in goals per game with 3.28.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Kiviranta - Not on road trip Kiviranta (lower body) didn't accompany the Avalanche on the team's three-game road trip, which begins against Carolina on Saturday, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Kiviranta also didn't play in Wednesday's 6-1 win over St. Louis, and he doesn't have a timeline for his return to the lineup. However, head coach Jared Bednar hopes that the 29-year-old forward can return after the trip, which ends against Tampa Bay on Tuesday. Kiviranta has chipped in one goal, three assists, 13 shots on net and 30 hits across 21 appearances this season.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Brindley - Out Saturday Brindley (lower body) will miss Saturday's game in Carolina, per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post.

Impact Brindley has five goals and nine points in 27 appearances in 2025-26. Taylor Makar is expected to draw into the lineup due to Brindley's absence.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Avalanche at Carolina Hurricanes odds, picks and predictions The Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes meet Saturday at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m....

JANUARY 3 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

NHL On Tap: Sabres seek team record 11th straight win, visit Blue Jackets | NHL.com Oilers' McDavid, Sharks' Celebrini can extend point streaks; Avalanche eye 10th victory in row

JANUARY 3 • NHL.COM

Avalanche vs. Hurricanes Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks - Saturday, January 3, 2026 - Bleacher Nation The Colorado Avalanche travel to face the Carolina Hurricanes on Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. ET, and are -143 favorites, with the home team at +120.

JANUARY 3 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Preview: January 3 vs. Colorado | Carolina Hurricanes Canes, Avs to wear throwback uniforms at Lenovo Center

JANUARY 3 • NHL.COM

Francesco Dell'Elce - Two helpers in UMass win Dell'Elce registered two assists in UMass's 7-0 win over Simon Fraser University on Friday.

Impact The Minutemen predictably didn't have any trouble with this matchup against a lower-division school. Dell'Elce has done his part this year with 15 points in 19 appearances in his sophomore season. The Avalanche prospect is on pace for a better output than his 24-point campaign from 2024-25, which helped him become a third-round pick in 2025.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche vs. Hurricanes Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 3

Preview the Jan. 3 matchup between the Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes with betting odds over/under, game spread, moneyline, pred...

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Avalanche vs. Hurricanes Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 3

Taylor Makar - Up from minors Makar was called up by the Avalanche on Friday, per Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now.

Impact Makar has six goals, 10 points and 26 PIM in 26 appearances with AHL Colorado this season. He's also recorded no points, three shots and six hits in three appearances with the Avalanche in 2025-26. Makar might draw into the lineup Saturday in Carolina if Gavin Brindley (lower body) and Joel Kiviranta (lower body) aren't available.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Miner - Called up Friday Miner was recalled from AHL Colorado on Friday.

Impact Mackenzie Blackwood (lower body) landed on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury in a corresponding move. Miner has gone 0-0-2 with four goals allowed on 44 shots over two NHL appearances this season. With the Eagles, he has a 7-2-0 record, a 2.40 GAA and a .907 save percentage across 10 appearances. Miner will likely handle a backup role while with the Avalanche, as Scott Wedgewood can be penciled in for the starting job in Blackwood's absence.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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