Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks LIVE STREAM (1/8/25): Watch NHL regular season online, TV, channel

The Colorado Avalanche face the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 (1/8/25) in a regular season game at United Center in Chicago, Ill. How to watch: Fans can watch the game for free via a trial of DirecTV Stream. You can also watch via a subscription to Sling TV, which is offering half off your first month. — DirecTV Stream is offering $30 off on Entertainment with Sports Pack featuring NFL RedZone, BIG Ten Network and more. — Sling TV is offering plans for as low as $23 for your first month Here’s what you need to know: Here’s a preview capsule via the Associated Press: Colorado Avalanche (25-15-1, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (13-25-2, in the Central Division) BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Chicago Blackhawks after Devon Toews' two-goal game against the Florida Panthers in the Avalanche’s 3-1 win. Chicago is 13-25-2 overall and 3-9-1 against the Central Division. The Blackhawks have conceded 137 goals while scoring 101 for a -36 scoring differential. Colorado has a 5-5-0 record in Central Division games and a 25-15-1 record overall. The Avalanche are third in NHL play with 139 total goals (averaging 3.4 per game). Wednesday’s game is the second time these teams meet this season. The Blackhawks won the last meeting 5-2. Ryan Donato scored two goals in the win. TOP PERFORMERS: Donato has 11 goals and 11 assists for the Blackhawks. Tyler Bertuzzi has six goals and two assists over the last 10 games. Mikko Rantanen has 24 goals and 34 assists for the Avalanche. Artturi Lehkonen has scored six goals and added one assist over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 4-6-0, averaging 2.9 goals, five assists, 4.3 penalties and 11.9 penalty minutes while giving up 3.9 goals per game. Avalanche: 8-1-1, averaging 3.8 goals, 6.1 assists, 3.2 penalties and seven penalty minutes while giving up two goals per game. Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Please consider supporting us with a subscription.