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Utah Hockey Club vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction (Dec 31, 2026)

Utah Hockey Club vs Colorado Avalanche — Dec 31, 2026

Model last updated: Aug 08, 2026 09:40 AM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv

Detailed NHL game prediction for Utah Hockey Club vs Colorado Avalanche: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Pregame win probability: Utah Hockey Club 40.3% • Colorado Avalanche 59.7%

Expected goals: Utah Hockey Club 2.51 — Colorado Avalanche 3.93 • Median total: 6.1

Expected Goals Comparison

Utah Hockey Club
3.26
xG/game (Season)
Colorado Avalanche
3.77
xG/game (Season)