Overview
- Samuel Girard produced the lone goal on a neutral-zone steal and backhand finish at 7:57 of the second period.
- Vítek Vaněček made 25 saves for Utah as the Mammoth outshot Colorado 32–26 and pushed with an extra skater late.
- Colorado extended its Ball Arena streak to 13 consecutive home wins and remains unbeaten in regulation at home at 15-0-2.
- The Avalanche enter the holiday break at 27-2-7 after a sixth straight victory and eight wins in their last nine games.
- With Vejmelka ruled out, Utah signed Park City native Colten McIntyre to an amateur tryout as the emergency backup.