The Colorado Avalanche (36-9-9) host the San Jose Sharks (27-23-4) at Ball Arena on Feb. 4, 2026, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche are first in the Western Conference (81 points), and the Sharks are 10th in the Western Conference (58 points).
How to watch San Jose Sharks vs. Colorado AvalancheSan Jose vs. Colorado odds
Injury reportsAvalanche
Martin Necas: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Gabriel Landeskog: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Logan O’Connor: Out (Hip)
Sharks
Ryan Reaves: Out (Upper Body),
Ty Dellandrea: Out (Lower Body)
Stats to know
In 54 games played, Nathan MacKinnon has totaled 91 points (40 goals and 51 assists).
Scott Wedgewood has a 2.3 goals-against average, and 711 saves. His .912 save percentage is 10th-best in the league.
In 54 games played this season, Macklin Celebrini has 81 points (1.5 per game), with 28 goals and 53 assists.
Yaroslav Askarov has an .887 save percentage (50th in the league), with 848 total saves, allowing 108 goals (3.5 goals-against average).
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