Ottawa Senators vs Colorado Avalanche, Jan. 6, 2027
Ottawa Senators8-4-0, 16 pts- 8:30 PMCT
- 7:30 PMMT
- 6:30 PMPT
Colorado Avalanche6-5-1, 13 ptsThe Ottawa Senators visit the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2027. Puck drop is 9:30 PM ET on Altitude Sports. The Senators arrive at 8-4-0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 6 | Altitude Sports | Scheduled |
Senators vs Avalanche Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Avalanche play at Ball Arena in Colorado.
| Matchup | Ottawa Senators at Colorado Avalanche |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 9:30 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Altitude Sports |
| Venue | Ball Arena, Colorado |
| Home team | Colorado Avalanche (Colorado, United States) |
| Away team | Ottawa Senators |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Senators vs Avalanche Start?
The Senators vs Avalanche start time is 9:30 PM ET on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2027. That is 8:30 PM Central, 7:30 PM Mountain and 6:30 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 9:30 PM | Ottawa |
| Central (CT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 7:30 PM | Colorado |
| Pacific (PT) | 6:30 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 10:30 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 11:00 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Senators vs Avalanche
Ottawa Senators at Colorado Avalanche is on Altitude Sports, with puck drop at 9:30 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 Ottawa markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Senators vs Avalanche in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Senators 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12 | Colorado AvalancheCOLOttawa SenatorsOTT | Altitude Sports | Scheduled | |
| Wed, Jan 6 | Altitude Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Senators and Avalanche
The Senators are 8-4-0, 2nd in the Atlantic Division with 16 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 8-4-0 | 16 | 5-2-0 | 3-2-0 | 38 | 34 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWLW | |
| 12 | 6-5-1 | 13 | 4-1-1 | 2-4-0 | 49 | 40 | L1 | 4-5-1 | LWLLW |
Next Game for the Senators and the Avalanche
Ottawa Senators
The Senators next play at St. Louis Blues on Friday, Jan. 8, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET on Blues App.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 8 | Ottawa SenatorsOTT St. Louis BluesSTL | Blues App | Scheduled |
Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche next play vs Seattle Kraken on Friday, Jan. 8, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET on Altitude Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 8 |  Seattle KrakenSEAColorado AvalancheCOL | Altitude Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Senators vs Avalanche
What time is Senators vs Avalanche on Jan. 6?
9:30 PM ET (8:30 PM CT, 7:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Senators vs Avalanche on?
The game is on Altitude Sports. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Senators vs Avalanche being played?
At Ball Arena in Colorado, home of the Colorado Avalanche. The Ottawa Senators are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Senators or the Avalanche?
The Senators. They are 8-4-0 with 16 points, against 6-5-1 and 13 points for the Avalanche.
How many times do the Senators and Avalanche play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Senators 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 Senators vs Avalanche end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 12:00 AM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Senators vs Avalanche on national TV?
No. Altitude Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Colorado and Ottawa markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)