NHL4/12/2026
Scheduled
TIME:12:00 AM UTC
VENUE:
VEG logo
VEG
36-26.456
Away Team
6th in Conference DivisionLast5: W4L1
00
52-16.667
COL
COL logo
Home Team
1st in Conference DivisionLast5: W3L2

AI Game Overview

Ladies and gentlemen, hockey fans across the globe, welcome to the main stage.

As we look toward the calendar for April 12th, 2026, all eyes turn to the ice for a high-stakes clash between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Colorado Avalanche. This isn't just another date on the schedule; this is a pivotal regular-season showdown that carries the weight of playoff positioning as we approach the final stretch of the campaign.

When you look at these two franchises, you’re looking at the gold standard of the Western Conference. The Golden Knights, known for their relentless depth and tactical discipline, are heading into hostile territory to face an Avalanche squad that thrives on speed, transition, and pure offensive firepower.

While the oddsmakers have kept their cards close to the vest—with moneyline, spread, and total figures currently off the board—the narrative here is crystal clear. Both Vegas and Colorado have spent this season proving they are legitimate contenders, and games like this are where reputations are cemented.

Expect a fast-paced, physical battle where every shift matters. Will the Golden Knights’ structure stifle the Avalanche’s high-octane attack, or will Colorado’s home-ice advantage prove too much to handle?

Grab your seats, folks. April 12th is going to be a masterclass in NHL hockey. You won’t want to miss a single second of this one.

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The Colorado Avalanche enter this matchup as the dominant force, boasting an impressive 52-16 record and holding the top spot in their division. In contrast, the Vegas Golden Knights have struggled to find consistency, sitting at 36-26 and currently positioned sixth in their division. Recent head-to-head history heavily favors Colorado, as they have consistently found ways to secure victories against Vegas, including a high-scoring 6-5 win in their most recent meeting in December 2025. Colorado’s ability to maintain a high win percentage throughout the season suggests they possess the offensive depth and defensive structure to control the pace of play. While Vegas has shown flashes of competitiveness, their inability to string together wins against top-tier opponents makes them the clear underdog in this contest. Expect Colorado to leverage their home-ice advantage and superior season-long performance to dictate the tempo and secure another win against a struggling Golden Knights squad.

Previous Matchups

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5VEG
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2VEG
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COL1
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2VEG
2026Oct 1
VEG2
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4COL
2025Apr 9
VEG2
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3COL
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VEG1
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2COL

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BetRivers
SPREAD
MONEYLINE
TOTAL
VEG logo
+1.5-230
+114
O 6-117
COL logo
-1.5+175
-139
U 6-109
FanDuel
SPREAD
MONEYLINE
TOTAL
VEG logo
+1.5-230
+112
O 6.5+114
COL logo
-1.5+184
-134
U 6.5-140
Fanatics
SPREAD
MONEYLINE
TOTAL
VEG logo
+1.5-225
+115
O 6.5+110
COL logo
-1.5+185
-140
U 6.5-130
DraftKings
SPREAD
MONEYLINE
TOTAL
VEG logo
+1.5-225
+114
O 6.5+114
COL logo
-1.5+185
-135
U 6.5-135
Caesars
SPREAD
MONEYLINE
TOTAL
VEG logo
+1.5-220
+115
O 6-110
COL logo
-1.5+180
-135
U 6-110
BetOnline.ag
SPREAD
MONEYLINE
TOTAL
VEG logo
+1.5-220
+120
O 6-112
COL logo
-1.5+186
-136
U 6-104
LowVig.ag
SPREAD
MONEYLINE
TOTAL
VEG logo
+1.5-220
+120
O 6-112
COL logo
-1.5+186
-136
U 6-104
BetUS
SPREAD
MONEYLINE
TOTAL
VEG logo
+1.5-220
+115
O 6-110
COL logo
-1.5+188
-135
U 6-110
MyBookie.ag
SPREAD
MONEYLINE
TOTAL
VEG logo
+1.5-220
+111
O 6-112
COL logo
-1.5+175
-136
U 6-109
Bovada
SPREAD
MONEYLINE
TOTAL
VEG logo
+1.5-225
+112
O 6-120
COL logo
-1.5+185
-133
U 6+100
BetMGM
SPREAD
MONEYLINE
TOTAL
VEG logo
+1.5-210
+110
O 6-115
COL logo
-1.5+170
-135
U 6-105

Current Season Games

VEG logoVEG

L@ SEA3 - 4
W@ VAN2 - 1
W@ EDM5 - 1
Wvs CGY6 - 3
Wvs VAN4 - 2
Lvs WAS4 - 5
Lvs EDM3 - 4
L@ WPG1 - 4
W@ DAL3 - 2
L@ NAS1 - 4
Lvs UTA0 - 4
Lvs BUF0 - 2
Wvs CHI4 - 0
Wvs PIT6 - 2
L@ DAL1 - 2
Lvs EDM2 - 4
Lvs MIN2 - 4
W@ DET4 - 3
L@ BUF2 - 3
L@ PIT0 - 5
L@ WAS2 - 3
W@ LA6 - 4
Wvs LA4 - 1
Wvs VAN5 - 2
L@ ANA3 - 4
Lvs SEA2 - 3
Lvs DAL4 - 5
L@ MTL2 - 3
L@ OTT1 - 7
W@ TOR6 - 3
L@ BOS3 - 4
Lvs PHI1 - 2
Wvs NAS7 - 2
Wvs TOR6 - 5
W@ LA3 - 2
W@ SJ7 - 2
Wvs STL4 - 2
Wvs CBJ5 - 3
W@ WPG4 - 3
L@ CHI2 - 3
L@ STL3 - 4
Lvs NAS2 - 4
Lvs MIN2 - 5
Lvs COL5 - 6
Wvs SJ7 - 2
L@ EDM3 - 4
L@ CGY3 - 6
Lvs NJ1 - 2
W@ CBJ3 - 2
W@ PHI3 - 2
L@ NYI4 - 5
W@ NYR3 - 2
W@ NJ3 - 0
Wvs CHI4 - 3
Wvs SJ4 - 3
Lvs MTL1 - 4
Lvs OTT3 - 4
L@ UTA1 - 5
L@ ANA3 - 4
W@ UTA4 - 1
Wvs NYR3 - 2
L@ MIN2 - 3
W@ STL4 - 1
Lvs NYI3 - 4
Lvs FLA2 - 3
Lvs ANA3 - 4
Lvs TB3 - 6
Wvs DET1 - 0
Lvs COL2 - 4
W@ CAR6 - 3
L@ TB1 - 2
L@ FLA0 - 3
Wvs CAR4 - 1
Wvs CGY6 - 1
Wvs BOS6 - 5
W@ CGY4 - 2
L@ SEA1 - 2
W@ SJ4 - 3
Lvs LA5 - 6
Lvs SJ1 - 4
Wvs COL2 - 1
L@ COL2 - 4
W@ SJ2 - 1
Wvs UTA3 - 2
Lvs LA1 - 3
L@ SJ0 - 3

COL logoCOL

Wvs CGY3 - 1
W@ STL3 - 1
Lvs STL2 - 3
W@ DAL2 - 0
Lvs VAN6 - 8
Wvs CGY9 - 2
Lvs WPG2 - 4
W@ WPG3 - 2
W@ PIT6 - 2
W@ WAS3 - 2
W@ CHI4 - 1
Lvs DAL1 - 2
Lvs PIT2 - 7
L@ WPG1 - 3
W@ SEA5 - 1
Lvs EDM3 - 4
Wvs MIN3 - 2
W@ DAL5 - 4
W@ ANA5 - 1
W@ LA4 - 2
Wvs CHI3 - 1
Lvs MIN2 - 5
W@ UTA4 - 2
Wvs SJ4 - 2
Lvs DET0 - 2
W@ DET5 - 0
L@ MTL3 - 7
L@ OTT2 - 5
W@ TOR4 - 1
Lvs PHI3 - 7
Lvs ANA1 - 2
Wvs WAS5 - 2
Lvs NAS3 - 7
Lvs TOR3 - 4
Wvs CBJ4 - 0
Wvs OTT8 - 2
L@ TB2 - 4
L@ FLA1 - 2
W@ CAR5 - 3
Wvs STL6 - 1
Wvs LA5 - 2
W@ VEG6 - 5
Wvs UTA1 - 0
W@ MIN5 - 1
Wvs WPG3 - 2
W@ SEA5 - 3
Wvs NAS4 - 2
Wvs FLA6 - 2
L@ NAS3 - 4
W@ PHI3 - 2
W@ NYR3 - 2
L@ NYI3 - 6
Wvs VAN3 - 1
Wvs MTL7 - 2
L@ MIN2 - 3
Wvs SJ6 - 0
W@ CHI1 - 0
W@ NAS3 - 0
Wvs NYR6 - 3
Wvs NYI4 - 1
Wvs BUF6 - 3
Wvs ANA4 - 1
W@ VAN5 - 4
W@ EDM9 - 1
Wvs TB3 - 2
L@ SJ2 - 3
W@ VEG4 - 2
Wvs NJ8 - 4
L@ NJ3 - 4
L@ BOS2 - 3
Lvs CAR4 - 5
L@ UTA3 - 4
Wvs BOS4 - 1
W@ CBJ4 - 1
W@ BUF3 - 1
Lvs DAL4 - 5
Wvs UTA2 - 1
W@ LA4 - 1
L@ DAL2 - 3
L@ VEG1 - 2
Wvs VEG4 - 2
Wvs DAL4 - 1
Wvs UTA3 - 2
W@ UTA5 - 1

Previous Season Games

VEG logoVEG

Lvs EDM0 - 1
L@ EDM0 - 3
W@ EDM4 - 3
Lvs EDM4 - 5
Lvs EDM2 - 4
W@ MIN3 - 2
Wvs MIN3 - 2
W@ MIN4 - 3
L@ MIN2 - 5
Lvs MIN2 - 5
Wvs MIN4 - 2
W@ VAN4 - 1
L@ CGY4 - 5
Wvs NAS5 - 3
Wvs SEA2 - 1
L@ COL2 - 3
W@ VAN3 - 2
W@ CGY3 - 2
Lvs WPG0 - 4
Lvs EDM2 - 3
W@ NAS3 - 1
W@ CHI5 - 3
W@ MIN5 - 1
Wvs TB4 - 2
Wvs DET6 - 3
Wvs BOS5 - 1
L@ DET0 - 3
L@ BUF3 - 4
W@ CBJ4 - 0
L@ PIT2 - 3
Lvs LA5 - 6
Wvs PIT4 - 0
Wvs TOR5 - 2
Wvs NJ2 - 0
Wvs CHI7 - 5
L@ LA2 - 5
Wvs VAN3 - 1
W@ BOS4 - 3
W@ NJ3 - 1
L@ NYI1 - 2
L@ NYR2 - 4
Lvs CBJ1 - 2
Lvs DAL3 - 4
Wvs FLA4 - 1
L@ DAL3 - 4
W@ STL4 - 2
Lvs STL4 - 5
L@ CHI3 - 5
L@ CAR2 - 3
L@ NAS3 - 5
Wvs MIN4 - 1
Lvs NYR1 - 2
Lvs NYI0 - 4
W@ SJ4 - 2
Wvs BUF3 - 1
Wvs PHI5 - 2
Lvs MTL2 - 3
Wvs CGY3 - 0
W@ SJ6 - 3
Wvs ANA3 - 1
Wvs SEA6 - 2
Wvs VAN3 - 1
W@ MIN3 - 2
L@ EDM3 - 6
W@ WPG3 - 2
Wvs DAL3 - 2
W@ ANA4 - 1
Wvs EDM1 - 0
Lvs UTA0 - 6
Wvs WPG4 - 3
L@ COL1 - 2
W@ PHI5 - 4
W@ MTL6 - 2
W@ OTT3 - 2
L@ TOR0 - 3
Lvs WAS2 - 5
W@ UTA4 - 2
W@ ANA3 - 2
Lvs CAR2 - 5
L@ SEA3 - 4
W@ EDM4 - 2
Wvs UTA4 - 3
L@ LA3 - 6
Wvs CGY5 - 0
Wvs SJ7 - 3
Wvs OTT6 - 4
Wvs LA6 - 1
L@ FLA3 - 4
L@ TB3 - 4
L@ WAS2 - 4
Wvs ANA3 - 1
Wvs STL4 - 3
Wvs COL8 - 4
Lvs SJ5 - 6
Lvs COL1 - 3
W@ COL6 - 1
Wvs UTA5 - 2
Lvs LA2 - 3
W@ SJ4 - 2

COL logoCOL

L@ DAL2 - 4
Wvs DAL7 - 4
L@ DAL2 - 6
Wvs DAL4 - 0
Lvs DAL1 - 2
L@ DAL3 - 4
W@ DAL5 - 1
W@ ANA4 - 2
L@ LA4 - 5
Lvs VAN1 - 4
Wvs VEG3 - 2
L@ STL4 - 5
W@ CBJ7 - 3
W@ CHI3 - 2
Lvs CGY2 - 3
Lvs STL1 - 2
Wvs LA4 - 0
Wvs DET5 - 2
W@ MTL5 - 4
W@ OTT5 - 1
L@ TOR1 - 2
Wvs DAL4 - 3
W@ CGY4 - 2
L@ MIN1 - 2
Wvs CHI3 - 0
Wvs TOR7 - 4
Wvs SJ7 - 3
Wvs PIT4 - 1
Wvs MIN5 - 2
Wvs NJ5 - 1
L@ STL1 - 3
L@ NAS1 - 2
W@ EDM5 - 4
W@ CGY4 - 2
L@ VAN0 - 3
Wvs PHI2 - 0
Wvs STL5 - 0
L@ NYI2 - 5
W@ NYR5 - 4
L@ BOS1 - 3
Lvs WPG2 - 3
Lvs MIN1 - 3
Wvs DAL6 - 3
Lvs EDM3 - 4
Wvs NYR3 - 2
L@ WPG0 - 3
W@ MIN6 - 1
L@ CHI1 - 3
Wvs FLA3 - 1
Lvs MTL1 - 2
Wvs BUF6 - 5
Wvs WPG5 - 2
W@ UTA4 - 1
Wvs SEA5 - 2
W@ ANA4 - 2
W@ SJ4 - 2
L@ VAN1 - 3
Wvs NAS5 - 2
Lvs UTA1 - 4
W@ PIT6 - 2
W@ NJ4 - 0
W@ DET2 - 1
L@ CAR3 - 5
W@ BUF5 - 4
Lvs EDM1 - 4
L@ DAL3 - 5
Wvs VEG2 - 1
L@ TB2 - 8
W@ FLA7 - 4
W@ WAS2 - 1
W@ PHI3 - 2
Lvs WAS2 - 5
Wvs LA4 - 2
Wvs NAS3 - 2
Wvs CAR6 - 4
L@ WPG0 - 1
Wvs SEA6 - 3
L@ NAS2 - 5
Lvs TB2 - 5
Lvs CHI2 - 5
Wvs OTT5 - 4
W@ UTA5 - 1
W@ SEA3 - 2
W@ SJ4 - 1
Wvs ANA4 - 3
Lvs BOS3 - 5
Lvs NYI2 - 6
Lvs CBJ4 - 6
L@ VEG4 - 8
L@ UTA1 - 2
W@ VEG3 - 1
Lvs VEG1 - 6
Lvs UTA3 - 6
L@ DAL2 - 4
Lvs DAL2 - 3