As the New Year approaches, the St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche will face off tonight. Fans across North America are anxious to find out how to watch this tremendous NHL matchup at Ball Arena with all of the information they need to not miss out on the puck drop!
Blues vs Avalanche Live Stream Options
For those wishing to watch the Blues vs. Avalanche Game, ESPN+ offers the best way to stream this game from home if you are an out-of-market viewer in the United States. Fubo also provides a free trial filled with NHL content for folks who have ditched their cable subscriptions. Fans who live in areas where the Blues and Avalanche are located can access them on FanDuel Sports Network (Midwest) or Altitude Sports via cable.
In India, fans can keep track of scores and highlights on the ESPN India website, depending on what is available at the time. Fans outside of the USA can consider alternatives to live streaming the NHL through services such as NHL.TV; however, you should check for possible blackouts for your country first. Both the NHL and ESPN have developed mobile applications allowing their users to view live games without difficulty on any smart device (e.g., cellular phones or tablets).
Blues vs Avalanche TV Channel Guide
Turn on FanDuel Sports Network Midwest for Blues supporters in St. Louis. Colorado fans switch to Altitude Sports at 7 PM MT. National eyes stay on ESPN+ for the 9 PM ET puck drop. Radio listeners tune into 101 ESPN for play-by-play excitement.
No blackouts reported for this road game, so most get full access. Double-check your provider lineup—DirecTV, Xfinity, or YouTube TV all carry these channels. Overseas? VPNs help unlock US streams safely.
Blues vs Avalanche Start Time Details
Puck drops at 9 PM ET on December 31, 2025—that's 8 PM CT or 7 PM MT. Fits right into New Year's Eve fun before countdowns kick off. Gates open early at Ball Arena, so arrive by 6 PM MT for tailgates and vibes.​
Time zone math: 6:30 AM IST on January 1, 2026 for Indian fans. Sets the tone for 2026 NHL action. Mark calendars—next meetings hit April 5 and 7.
Time Zones Ahead of IST
Places running later than 10:33 AM IST on January 1, 2026:
- New Zealand (UTC+12): 8:33 PM, January 1
- Japan (UTC+9): 5:33 PM, January 1
- China (UTC+8): 4:33 PM, January 1
- Thailand (UTC+7): 3:33 PM, January 1
Time Zones Same as IST
Matching exactly now:
- India (IST, UTC+5:30): 10:33 AM, January 1
- Sri Lanka: 10:33 AM, January 1
Time Zones Behind IST (Same Day)
Earlier on January 1:
- UAE/Saudi Arabia (UTC+3): 8:03 AM
- Germany/France (UTC+1): 6:03 AM
- UK (UTC+0): 5:33 AM
Americas (Previous Day or Early Morning)
Still December 31 or midnight January 1:
- USA East Coast (UTC-5): 12:33 AM, January 1
- USA West Coast (UTC-8): 9:33 PM, December 31
- Hawaii (UTC-10): 7:33 PM, December 31
Remote Pacific Zones (Next Day)
Already into January 2:
- Tonga (UTC+13): 1:33 AM, January 2
- Some Kiribati islands (UTC+14): 2:33 AM, January 2
Current global time based on 10:33 AM IST, Thursday, January 1, 2026. Offsets from UTC; DST may adjust some by +1 hour seasonally.
Head-to-Head Blues Avalanche Stats
Avalanche edge recent series 4-2 over last 6. Blues won 5-4 in April 2025 thriller. Colorado averages 33 shots per game vs St. Louis' 24; faceoffs near even at 50%.​
Power play favors Avs at 20th league-wide, Blues PK struggles at 25th. Goal differential: Colorado +47, Blues -37. Playoff history adds rivalry spice from 2019 battles.
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The #stlblues were blasted by the #avs 6-1, and it wasn't even as close as that score indicated. Observations (and they're brief) of a game to end 2025: https://t.co/z06gBXI0C2
— Lou Korac (@lkorac10) January 1, 2026
Key Players to Watch Tonight
MacKinnon hunts hat tricks, Thomas chases assists. Kyrou's speed vs Makar's bombs—matchup highlights. Binnington faces 35+ shots; Avs forwards swarm crease.​
Buchnevich powers Blues top line. Necas adds flash for Colorado. Rookies like Berggren could steal show.
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