The Avalanche (22-15-0) have also won four games in a row and are 8-2-0 in their last 10 games. Colorado will also be looking to avenge a 1-0 loss to the Jets back on November 7. Winnipeg won't hold a morning skate, so stay tuned for any line-up updates as they come available.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Winnipeg Jets vs. Colorado Avalanche NHL game to be played on December 31, 2024 on ESPN.

The Winnipeg Jets travel to play the Colorado Avalanche for their final game of 2024. With a win yesterday over the Nashville Predators, the Jets are now in sole possession of first place in the NHL.

The Colorado Avalanche will be without forward Valeri Nichushkin for an indefinite amount of time due to a lower-body injury

When he’s on the ice, Nichushkin has been a valuable part of the Avalanche. The team is 209-74-27 with Nichushkin in the lineup. He’s tied for fourth on the Avalanche this season with 11 goals despite playing in just 21 games.