2008–09 Colorado Avalanche season Game log December

| Date_ | Opponent | Score | Decision | Attendance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | @ Minnesota Wild | 6 - 5 | Budaj | 18568 | 12-12-0 |
| December 4 | @ Nashville Predators | 3 - 2 | Budaj | 12717 | 12-13-0 |
| December 5 | @ Dallas Stars | 2 - 1 | Budaj | 16651 | 12-13-1 |
| December 7 | Vancouver Canucks | 5 - 4 | Budaj | 13411 | 13-13-1 |
| December 9 | Los Angeles Kings | 6 - 1 | Budaj | 14122 | 14-13-1 |
| December 12 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4 - 3 | Budaj | 17569 | 14-14-1 |
| December 15 | @ Detroit Red Wings | 3 - 2 | Raycroft | 19154 | 15-14-1 |
| December 16 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | 5 - 2 | Budaj | 19219 | 15-15-1 |
| December 18 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning | 2 - 1 | Raycroft | 16333 | 16-15-1 |