Colorado Avalanche vs. Carolina Hurricanes - NHL Game Preview - January 3, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Sun Jan 4

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Carolina CAR--	-	-	-

Lenovo CenterRaleigh, NC

Avalanche	3.89 GF AVG	2.08 GA AVG	16.10 Power Play
Hurricanes	3.19 GF AVG	2.83 GA AVG	16.80 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Jacob MacDonald (D)	Hip	02-03-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 4
Logan O'Connor (RW)	Hip	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Jordan Martinook (LW)	Lower Body	12-28-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 29
William Carrier (LW)	Illness	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Jaccob Slavin (D)	Upper Body	01-05-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 6
Seth Jarvis (C)	Upper Body	01-05-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 6
Charles-Alexis Legault (D)	Hand	03-01-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 2
Alexander Nikishin (D)	Ankle	12-26-2025Day-to-Day

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