Anaheim Ducks vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, 1/21/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Anaheim Ducks vs Colorado Avalanche

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Location: Ball Arena in Denver, CO

TV: Altitude Sports

Ball Arena is the site where the Colorado Avalanche (34-5-8) will attempt to defeat the Anaheim Ducks (25-21-3) on Wednesday.

The Anaheim Ducks were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 5-3 win over the Rangers in their previous game. The Ducks had a solid offensive performance and it showed in this victory. For the game, they earned a goal on 5 out of the 26 shots they put on net. In addition, they had 3 power play chances and scored 1 goal. Anaheim garnered 26 mins in the box in this outing.

While playing at even strength, the Ducks have allowed 138 goals while scoring 133 on the offensive side of the ice. Anaheim Ducks opponents have amassed 165 power play opportunities (2nd in pro hockey) and have come away with 37 goals in those chances. In regard to their scoring, the Anaheim Ducks have tallied 158 goals (12th in hockey) on the year and have given up 175. Anaheim has taken 1,490 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.6%. For the year, they have tallied 53 points and their points percentage is .541. The Ducks have had 1,400 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .875. Anaheim has compiled 151 power play opportunities and they have added 25 goals out of those tries, earning them a percentage of 16.56%.

The man protecting the net in this game is Lukas Dostal. Opponents have notched 458 goals against Dostal in his career and his average for goals against per game is 3.32. Dostal has been involved in 153 contests throughout his hockey career. His save percentage is .900 in his 6,488 minutes on the ice. He has amassed a mark of 58-70-15 and was named the starter in 138 games. In his career, Dostal has recorded 73 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .529. Dostal has had 4,574 shot attempts against him and has garnered 4,116 total saves.

In their last contest, Colorado played the Capitals in an outing where the Avalanche ended up with the victory by a final score of 5-2. They had 6 chances on the power play in this outing and scored 1 out of those chances. The Avalanche converted 5 goals of the 44 shots on goal they tried.

On the year, the Colorado Avalanche have accounted for 189 goals, 76 points, in addition to a points percentage of .809. They have allowed 108 goals to be scored by of a combination of 88 goals at even strength and 20 goals while they were shorthanded. The Avalanche have accumulated 162 goals at even strength and 27 goals (20th in the league) while having more men on the ice. They have a total of 162 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 16.67%. Colorado has tried 1,633 shots (1st in professional hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 11.57%, while allowing their opponents 1,269 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 84.85% on their oppositions 132 power play tries, and their save percentage is 91.5%.

Across the ice you will find Mackenzie Blackwood in goal. Blackwood has accrued a career record of 116-105-29 and has played in 269 games. Blackwood's quality start percentage is 56.3% and he has qualified for 142 quality starts in his pro career. He has gathered 7,114 stops out of 7,850 shots taken against him, which gives him a save % of .906. The opposition is averaging 2.92 goals per contest and he has surrendered 736 goals altogether. He has been a starter 252 games and has racked up 13,395 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Colorado

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