Colorado Avalanche vs Pittsburgh Penguins, Jan. 12, 2027
Colorado Avalanche6-4-1, 13 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Pittsburgh Penguins5-6-1, 11 ptsThe Colorado Avalanche visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu. The Avalanche arrive at 6-4-1 and the Penguins at 5-6-1. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Avalanche lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 12 | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
Avalanche vs Penguins Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Penguins play at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
| Matchup | Colorado Avalanche at Pittsburgh Penguins |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh |
| Home team | Pittsburgh Penguins (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Away team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Avalanche vs Penguins Start?
The Avalanche vs Penguins start time is 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2027. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Pittsburgh |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | Colorado |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Avalanche vs Penguins
Colorado Avalanche at Pittsburgh Penguins is on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Pittsburgh and Colorado markets.
Avalanche vs Penguins in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Avalanche and the Penguins meet twice in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Avalanche lead the season series 1-0. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT2Colorado AvalancheCOL5 2-1, 0-3, 0-1 | Altitude Sports, KTVD-TV (My20) | Final | |
| Tue, Jan 12 | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Avalanche and Penguins
The Avalanche are 6-4-1, 4th in the Central Division with 13 points and a last-10 record of 5-4-1. The Penguins are 5-6-1, 6th in the Metropolitan with 11 points and 3-6-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 6-4-1 | 13 | 4-1-1 | 2-3-0 | 47 | 34 | W1 | 5-4-1 | WLLWOT | |
| 12 | 5-6-1 | 11 | 4-1-0 | 1-5-1 | 40 | 40 | W2 | 3-6-1 | WWLLL |
Next Game for the Avalanche and the Penguins
Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche next play at Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGB.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 14 | Colorado AvalancheCOL Buffalo SabresBUF | MSGB | Scheduled |
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins next play at New York Islanders on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET on TNT, truTV.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 13 | Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT New York IslandersNYI | TNT, truTV | Scheduled |
FAQ About Avalanche vs Penguins
What time is Avalanche vs Penguins on Jan. 12?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Avalanche vs Penguins on?
The game is on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Avalanche vs Penguins being played?
At PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Colorado Avalanche are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Avalanche or the Penguins?
The Avalanche. They are 6-4-1 with 13 points, against 5-6-1 and 11 points for the Penguins.
How many times do the Avalanche and Penguins play in 2026-27?
Twice. 1 game has been played and the Avalanche lead the season series 1-0.
Does Avalanche vs Penguins count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Avalanche vs Penguins end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Avalanche vs Penguins on national TV?
Yes. ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
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