Overview
- Florida beat Colorado 2–1 in Sunrise on Jan. 5, with goals from Sam Bennett in the 7th minute and Aaron Ekblad in the 39th, while Artturi Lehkonen scored for the Avalanche.
- Daniil Tarasov was named the game's first star after allowing only one goal on 28 shots.
- The NHL recognized Tarasov as its second star of the day following the performance.
- The defeat snapped Colorado's 10-game winning streak, though the Avalanche remained first in the Central Division with 69 points.
- Florida moved to 47 points and sits fourth in the Atlantic Division, with Tarasov now at 14 appearances and five wins this season.