Maple Leafs Face Avalanche in Afternoon Showdown

The upcoming showdown between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Colorado Avalanche promises to be an exciting matchup. Scheduled for January 25, 2026, the game will take place at Scotiabank Arena, starting at 1:30 PM.

Team Performance Overview

The Toronto Maple Leafs enter this game with a record of 24 wins, 18 losses, and 9 overtime losses, giving them a points percentage of 0.559. Their most recent outing resulted in a 6-3 defeat against the Vegas Golden Knights on January 23.

Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche boasts a record of 34 wins, 6 losses, and 9 overtime losses, translating to a strong points percentage of 0.786. They too faced defeat in their last match against the Philadelphia Flyers, suffering a 7-3 loss on January 23.

Lineup Changes and Key Players

• Toronto Maple Leafs Lineup:
  • Bobby McMann – Auston Matthews – Max Domi
  • Matias Maccelli – John Tavares – Matthew Knies
  • Easton Cowan – Nicolas Roy – Nicholas Robertson
  • Steven Lorentz – Scott Laughton – Calle Järnkrok
  • Jake McCabe – Oliver Ekman-Larsson
  • Morgan Rielly – Brandon Carlo
  • Simon Benoit – Troy Stecher
  • Joe Woll (confirmed starter)
• Colorado Avalanche Lineup:
  • Victor Olofsson – Nathan MacKinnon – Martin Necas
  • Artturi Lehkonen – Brock Nelson – Valeri Nichushkin
  • Taylor Makar – Jack Drury – Gavin Brindley
  • Zakhar Bardakov – Parker Kelly – Joel Kiviranta
  • Sam Malinski – Cale Makar
  • Josh Manson – Brent Burns
  • Jack Ahcan – Samuel Girard
  • Mackenzie Blackwood (likely starter)
  • Scott Wedgewood returns after family leave

Game Day Details

Due to the afternoon start time, morning skates will not occur on game day. Both Dakota Joshua and William Nylander are currently skating, but their return timelines remain unclear. Nylander is expected back soon, while Joshua may return post-Olympic break.

This game represents a pivotal moment for both teams. With 30 games remaining in the season, both the Maple Leafs and Avalanche are looking to improve their standings. How the teams perform today could significantly impact their momentum for the second half of the season.

Fans can watch the game on NHLN, TVAS, TSN4, and ALT. This clash between the Maple Leafs and Avalanche is set to be a thrilling contest for NHL enthusiasts.