Avalanche vs. Senators: Game 51 Preview, Lineup Details & Viewing Guide
The Colorado Avalanche are set to face the Ottawa Senators in Game 51 of the NHL season. This matchup occurs during the Avalanche’s four-game East Coast road trip. Scheduled puck drop is at 5:45 p.m. MT.
Avalanche Recent Performance
The Avalanche (35-6-9) began the road trip with a strong 4-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. In that game, Brock Nelson notably scored a hat trick, while Mackenzie Blackwood made an impressive 31 saves. His shutout was broken with just over a minute left in regulation.
Goalie Matchup
Blackwood will start in goal against Ottawa’s James Reimer. Reimer, who joined the Senators on January 12, currently holds a record of 1-2-1 with a save percentage of .871.
Lineup Changes
- Keaton Middleton has been called up to replace Jack Ahcan on the third pairing.
- Ross Colton will not play but remains a potential option later during the trip.
Senators’ Recent Form
The Senators (24-21-7) have a record of 4-4-2 over their last 10 games, placing them second to last in the Eastern Conference.
Season Series So Far
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 8 | Ottawa Senators | Win, 8-2 |
| Jan. 28 | Ottawa Senators | Upcoming |
Avalanche Injury Report
- Logan O’Connor: Undisclosed, TBD
- Ross Colton: Lower body, day-to-day
- Devon Toews: Upper body, week-to-week
- Gabriel Landeskog: Upper body, “weeks”
Projected Avalanche Lines
- Victor Olofsson — Nathan MacKinnon — Martin Necas
- Artturi Lehkonen — Brock Nelson — Valeri Nichushkin
- Taylor Makar — Jack Drury — Gavin Brindley
- Joel Kiviranta — Parker Kelly — Zakhar Bardakov
- Sam Malinski — Cale Makar
- Josh Manson — Brent Burns
- Keaton Middleton — Samuel Girard
Projected Starting Goalies
- Mackenzie Blackwood (COL)
- James Reimer (OTT)
Upcoming Milestones
- Nathan MacKinnon: Needs 2 assists for 700
- Samuel Girard: Needs 3 assists for 200
- Valeri Nichushkin: Needs 4 games for 600
- Gabriel Landeskog: Needs 7 points for 600
- Martin Necas: Needs 9 games for 500
- Devon Toews: Needs 9 points for 300
Viewing Information
Fans can watch the game on Altitude TV and listen through radio on 92.5 FM.
