The Colorado Avalanche (36-9-9) hit the ice against the San Jose Sharks (27-23-4) as a part of Wednesday's NHL slate, starting at 9 p.m. ET at Ball Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Avalanche rank first with 81 points and the Sharks are 10th with 58 points in the Western Conference.
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Avalanche vs. Sharks: Feb. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Venue: Ball Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Avalanche's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.83 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.43 | 1st |
| Shots | 33.9 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.6 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 15.34% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.35% | 2nd |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.09 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.48 | 29th |
| Shots | 25.4 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.4 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 20.32% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.98% | 24th |
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Avalanche vs. Sharks Top Players
Avalanche
- Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado's top contributors this season with 91 points. He has averaged 0.7 goals per game, shooting 16.7%.
- With 22 goals and 39 assists, Martin Necas is one of the top contributors for Colorado with his 61 points (1.1 per game).
- Colorado's offensive effort is aided by Cale Makar's 61 points. He's contributed 41 assists.
- In 31 games played this season, Scott Wedgewood (20-3-5) has allowed 69 goals.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini has scored 28 goals (0.5 per game) and dished out 53 assists (one per game), fueling the San Jose offense with 81 total points (1.5 per game). He averages 3.5 shots per game, shooting 14.9%.
- Will Smith has helped lead the offense for San Jose this season with 17 goals and 22 assists.
- Tyler Toffoli's 15 goals and 21 assists add up to 36 points this season.
- Yaroslav Askarov is 17-14-2 this season, amassing 848 saves and allowing 108 goals (3.5 goals against average) with an .887 save percentage (50th in the league).
Avalanche vs. Sharks Injury Report
Avalanche
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip),
Martin Necas: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Gabriel Landeskog: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Sharks
Ryan Reaves: Out (Upper Body),
Ty Dellandrea: Out (Lower Body)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | Canadiens | L 7-3 | Away |
| 1/31/2026 | Red Wings | W 5-0 | Away |
| 2/2/2026 | Red Wings | L 2-0 | Home |
| 2/4/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 2/25/2026 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
| 2/28/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | Oilers | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/31/2026 | Flames | L 3-2 | Away |
| 2/2/2026 | Blackhawks | L 6-3 | Away |
| 2/4/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Flames | - | Home |
| 2/28/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 3/1/2026 | Jets | - | Home |