The Colorado Avalanche are one of the NHL's best teams of late, but in a feisty Central Division, the Avs are going to need to be more consistent this season.

DENVER -- Casey Mittelstadt scored the go-ahead goal at 7:22 of the third period, and the Colorado Avalanche extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-2 victory against the Winnipeg Jets at Ball Arena on Tuesday.

It’s been a rocky road to third place for the Avalanche, but the vibe in Colorado is righteous and real as they roll in, having won four in a row and eight of ten games. Who will come out on top tonight?

The Winnipeg Jets set an NHL record for the best start in league history and continue to sit at or near the top of the standings. The Colorado Avalanche lost its first four games and was one game ...

Winnipeg Jets’ Nino Niederreiter (62) and Colorado Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon (29) collide during their last matchup Nov. 7. The Jets won 1-0. (John Woods/The Canadian Press files)

The Avalanche (22-15-0) have also won four games in a row and are 8-2-0 in their last 10 games. Colorado will also be looking to avenge a 1-0 loss to the Jets back on November 7. Winnipeg won't hold a morning skate, so stay tuned for any line-up updates as they come available.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie, back, makes a pad save of a shot from Colorado Avalanche left wing ...

Artturi Lehkonen put the Avalanche ahead midway through the opening period. He got position on Stanley in front of the Winnipeg net and was able to deflect a shot from the right point by Manson despite being checked to the ice at 11:51.

The Avalanche got contributions late from key players to extend their win streak to five, beating the Winnipeg Jets 5-2.

The Winnipeg Jets snapped their losing streak on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators and are looking for another win against a Los Angeles Kings team that has won four consecutive games.

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The Winnipeg Jets will be riding high after taking care of business against the Nashville Predators on Monday night. However, it might be difficult for them to travel to Denver to take on the Colorado Avalanche.