Saturday Sports Roundup: Avalanche Face Flyers, Nuggets Visit Wizards, Mammoth Host Roughnecks

January 14th, 2024

Denver, CO – Sports fans in Colorado have plenty to cheer for this weekend as the Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets, and Colorado Mammoth all take to their respective arenas for exciting matchups. Here’s a closer look at each game:

NHL: Colorado Avalanche at Philadelphia Flyers

The Colorado Avalanche, fresh off a thrilling overtime victory against the New York Rangers, will travel to Philadelphia to face the Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center. Puck drop is set for 11:00 AM MST, and the game will be broadcasted on Altitude Sports and NHL Network.

The Avalanche, currently sitting atop the Western Conference standings, will look to extend their winning streak to four games. Led by Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, and Cale Makar, the Avalanche boast one of the league’s most dynamic offenses.

The Flyers, meanwhile, have been struggling this season, but they’ll be looking to make a statement against one of the NHL’s top teams. Led by captain Claude Giroux, the Flyers have the potential to cause an upset if they can limit the Avalanche’s scoring chances.

NBA: Denver Nuggets at Washington Wizards

The Denver Nuggets, coming off a narrow loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, will head to Washington, D.C., to take on the Wizards at Capital One Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 PM MST, and the game will be televised on Altitude Sports and NBA TV.

The Nuggets, led by reigning MVP Nikola Jokic, are looking to bounce back from their recent defeat. Jokic, averaging a triple-double this season, is one of the most dominant players in the league and will be a handful for the Wizards’ defense.

The Wizards, led by Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis, have been a pleasant surprise this season, currently sitting in the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference standings. They’ll look to use their home-court advantage to pull off an upset against the Nuggets.

NLL: Colorado Mammoth vs. Calgary Roughnecks

The Colorado Mammoth will host the Calgary Roughnecks at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Face-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM MST, and the game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and The CW Colorado.

The Mammoth, currently in second place in the Western Division, will look to continue their winning ways against a tough Roughnecks team. Led by Ryan Lee, Dillon Ward, and Zed Williams, the Mammoth have one of the most potent offenses in the NLL.

The Roughnecks, led by Curtis Dickson and Tyler Pace, are always a dangerous opponent. They’ll be looking to spoil the Mammoth’s home opener and move up in the standings.

College Sports Highlights

In addition to the professional matchups, there’s plenty of college sports action to catch this weekend:

• College Hockey: The University of Denver Pioneers will face off against the Omaha Mavericks at 6:00 PM Saturday.
• Men’s College Basketball: The University of Colorado Buffaloes will host Oregon State at 5:00 PM Saturday.
• Women’s College Basketball: The University of Denver Pioneers will take on the North Dakota Fighting Hawks at 1:00 PM Saturday.

Don’t miss out on all the exciting sports action this weekend! Tune in to your favorite teams and cheer them on to victory.

Call to action: Share your predictions for the Avalanche, Nuggets, and Mammoth games in the comments below. Who do you think will come out on top?