The Sunday afternoon slate serves up a massive cross-conference clash as the league-leading Colorado Avalanche visit Scotiabank Arena to face the Toronto Maple Leafs. With both teams looking to bounce back from high-scoring losses on Friday night, this January 25, 2026 showdown promises offensive fireworks. Whether you are in Denver, the GTA, or streaming from elsewhere, here is everything you need to know to catch the action.
TV Channels and Live Stream Options for Avalanche vs. Maple Leafs
For viewers in the USA, the game will be broadcast nationally on the NHL Network. Fans in the Colorado region can also tune in to Altitude (ALT) or stream via Altitude+.
In Canada, the game is available regionally on TSN4 (for the Leafs region) and in French on TVA Sports (TVAS). If you are outside the regional broadcast zone, you can catch the stream on Sportsnet+ (subject to blackout restrictions) or via NHL Power Play on ESPN+ in the States.
Game Time: 1:30 PM EST
Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
Team Records and Recent Form
The Colorado Avalanche enter Sunday as the team to beat in the NHL with a staggering record of 34-6-9 (77 points). However, they hit a speed bump on Friday, suffering a tough 7-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. They will be hungry to reassert their dominance and avenge their overtime loss to Toronto earlier this month.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are fighting for positioning in the Atlantic with a record of 24-18-9 (57 points). It has been a rocky week for the Buds, who are coming off a 6-3 defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights. Consistency remains an issue, and they will need a much tighter defensive effort to slow down the Avs’ juggernaut offense.
Leading Scorers & Key Injuries
Colorado Avalanche (2025-26):
- Nathan MacKinnon: The Hart Trophy favorite continues to torch the league with 87 points (38 goals) already this season.
- Martin Necas: A brilliant addition to the Avs’ top six, Necas has racked up 62 points.
- Cale Makar: Leading all defensemen with 55 points, Makar remains the engine of the Colorado attack.
- Injuries: The Avs are without Gabriel Landeskog, Devon Toews, and Logan O’Connor.
Toronto Maple Leafs (2025-26):
- John Tavares: The veteran captain is having a resurgence, leading the team with 44 points.
- Matthew Knies: Knies has broken out as a true star with 43 points.
- Auston Matthews: With 25 goals and 42 points, Matthews is heating up, though the team needs more 5-on-5 production.
- Injuries: The biggest blow for Toronto is the absence of William Nylander, who is currently on IR. They are also missing shutdown defenseman Chris Tanev.
Game Prediction and Betting Odds: Can Toronto Upset the Powerhouse Avs?
The oddsmakers have installed Colorado as a significant favorite at -180, with the Over/Under set at 6.5 goals.
Personally, I’m looking at the Avs to bounce back in a big way here. I know Toronto beat them 4-3 in OT back on January 12, but the Leafs are missing key pieces like Nylander and Tanev right now. Both goaltenders struggled Friday—Colorado gave up 7 and Toronto gave up 6—so the Over 6.5 feels like a smart play. Colorado’s depth, bolstered by Necas and Brock Nelson, should overwhelm a depleted Leafs blue line. I’m predicting a 5-3 victory for the Avalanche.
If you are scrambling to find the Colorado Avalanche on TV today, remember that NHL Network is your best bet nationally in the US. For local fans checking the Toronto Maple Leafs TV schedule, TSN4 is your home for this regional broadcast. As we look at the NHL point leaders 2025-26 season, Nathan MacKinnon is widening the gap, and a big game Sunday could seal his MVP case. Don’t forget to sign up for our online hockey pool for cash prizes on my website to make the rest of the season even more exciting.
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