The Colorado Avalanche visit the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. This regular-season contest marks the second meeting between the two clubs during the 2026-2027 season.
Colorado enters the matchup with an 11-6-3 record. The Avalanche have earned points in three of their last four games, starting with a 7-2 loss at the Columbus Blue Jackets and a 3-2 overtime loss against the Nashville Predators. Colorado then defeated the Red Wings 4-0, beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on the road, and lost 4-3 in overtime at the Ottawa Senators.
Detroit brings a 7-10-3 record into the game and remains winless in five straight games (0-5-0). The Red Wings dropped a 4-2 decision at the Tampa Bay Lightning, lost 2-1 hosting the Vegas Golden Knights, fell 4-0 at Colorado, and suffered road losses of 3-2 to the St. Louis Blues and 5-4 to the Florida Panthers.
Colorado holds a 1-0 edge in the season series. In the lone prior matchup on November 7, the Avalanche defeated the visiting Red Wings 4-0.
Thursday gives Detroit another game against Colorado after being held scoreless in their initial meeting. The Avalanche look to maintain their season series advantage following a stretch in which they scored 13 goals over their past three games.
