DENVER -- Casey Mittelstadt scored the go-ahead goal at 7:22 of the third period, and the Colorado Avalanche extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-2 victory against the Winnipeg Jets at Ball Arena on Tuesday.

It’s been a rocky road to third place for the Avalanche, but the vibe in Colorado is righteous and real as they roll in, having won four in a row and eight of ten games. Who will come out on top tonight?

Casey Mittelstadt ended a 19-game scoring drought with a tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets 5-2.

The Winnipeg Jets will be riding high after taking care of business against the Nashville Predators on Monday night. However, it might be difficult for them to travel to Denver to take on the Colorado Avalanche.

The Winnipeg Jets set an NHL record for the best start in league history and continue to sit at or near the very top of the standings. The Colorado Avalanche lost its first four games and was one ...

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.

The Avalanche got contributions late from key players to extend their win streak to five, beating the Winnipeg Jets 5-2.

To close out 2024, the Colorado Avalanche will host the Winnipeg Jets on New Year's Eve, the second of four meetings between the division rivals. Winnipeg currently holds first place in the league standings while the Avalanche sit at 11th.

The Winnipeg Jets won their fourth game in a row with a 4-0 shutout victory over the Predators on Monday night and are right back in action on New Year’s Eve. Kyle Connor has been terrific this season, and my Jets vs. Avalanche predictions and NHL picks expect the winger to stay hot on December 31.