Carolina Hurricanes vs Colorado Avalanche, Dec. 18, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes9-2-2, 20 pts- 8:00 PMCT
- 7:00 PMMT
- 6:00 PMPT
Colorado Avalanche6-5-1, 13 ptsThe Carolina Hurricanes visit the Colorado Avalanche on Friday, Dec. 18, 2026. Puck drop is 9:00 PM ET on Altitude Sports, CARNHL. The Hurricanes arrive at 9-2-2 and the Avalanche at 6-5-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18 | Altitude Sports, CARNHL | Scheduled |
Hurricanes vs Avalanche Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Avalanche play at Ball Arena in Colorado.
| Matchup | Carolina Hurricanes at Colorado Avalanche |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, Dec. 18, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 9:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Altitude Sports, CARNHL |
| Venue | Ball Arena, Colorado |
| Home team | Colorado Avalanche (Colorado, United States) |
| Away team | Carolina Hurricanes |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Hurricanes vs Avalanche Start?
The Hurricanes vs Avalanche start time is 9:00 PM ET on Friday, Dec. 18, 2026. That is 8:00 PM Central, 7:00 PM Mountain and 6:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 9:00 PM | Carolina |
| Central (CT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 7:00 PM | Colorado |
| Pacific (PT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 10:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 10:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Hurricanes vs Avalanche
Carolina Hurricanes at Colorado Avalanche is on Altitude Sports, CARNHL, with puck drop at 9:00 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 Colorado and Carolina markets.
Hurricanes vs Avalanche in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Hurricanes and the Avalanche meet twice in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18 | Altitude Sports, CARNHL | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Feb 9 | Colorado AvalancheCOLCarolina HurricanesCAR | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Hurricanes and Avalanche
The Hurricanes are 9-2-2, 1st in the Metropolitan Division with 20 points and a last-10 record of 8-1-1. The Avalanche are 6-5-1, 4th in the Central with 13 points and 4-5-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 9-2-2 | 20 | 2-1-1 | 7-1-1 | 51 | 33 | W1 | 8-1-1 | WOTWLW | |
| 12 | 6-5-1 | 13 | 4-1-1 | 2-4-0 | 49 | 40 | L1 | 4-5-1 | LWLLW |
Next Game for the Hurricanes and the Avalanche
Carolina Hurricanes
The Hurricanes next play at Vegas Golden Knights on Monday, Dec. 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET on CARNHL, Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21 | Carolina HurricanesCAR Vegas Golden KnightsVGK | CARNHL, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche next play vs Seattle Kraken on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on Altitude Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 20 |  Seattle KrakenSEAColorado AvalancheCOL | Altitude Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Hurricanes vs Avalanche
What time is Hurricanes vs Avalanche on Dec. 18?
9:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Hurricanes vs Avalanche on?
The game is on Altitude Sports, CARNHL. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Hurricanes vs Avalanche being played?
At Ball Arena in Colorado, home of the Colorado Avalanche. The Carolina Hurricanes are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Hurricanes or the Avalanche?
The Hurricanes. They are 9-2-2 with 20 points, against 6-5-1 and 13 points for the Avalanche.
How many times do the Hurricanes and Avalanche play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Hurricanes vs Avalanche 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 Hurricanes vs Avalanche end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 11:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Hurricanes vs Avalanche on national TV?
No. Altitude Sports, CARNHL is a regional broadcast, shown in the Colorado and Carolina markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)