Colorado Avalanche

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Franchise Overview

Seasons in Denver

1996-2023

27 18 3
Seasons Made Playoffs Championships

All Seasons

43 27 3
Seasons Made Playoffs Championships

Past 10 Seasons (2014 - 2023)

53.4% 6 7 1
Winning Percentage Made Playoffs Playoff Series Wins Championships

Championship Years

1996, 2001, 2022

Colorado Avalanche History

Overview

The Colorado Avalanche have played a total of 43 seasons. Their first season was in 1980, and their most recent season was in 2023.

Have the Colorado Avalanche gone by any other names?

Yes. Between 1980 and 1995, the team was known as the Quebec Nordiques.
In 1996, the team moved to Denver and changed their name to the Colorado Avalanche.

What division do the Colorado Avalanche play in?

The Colorado Avalanche currently play in the Central Division of the Western Conference.

What was the best start to a Avalanche season?

The best start to a Avalanche season was the 1985-86 Quebec Nordiques, who started the season 7-0. The second best start to a season was the 2013-14 Colorado Avalanche, who started the season going 6-0. The third best starts to a Avalanche season was the 2019-20 Colorado Avalanche and the 1994-95 Quebec Nordiques, who both started the season at 5-0.

What was the worst start to a Avalanche season?

The worst start to a Avalanche season was the 1998-99 Colorado Avalanche, who started the season at 0-4. The second worst start to a season was the 2008-09 Colorado Avalanche, who started the season with 3 losses. The third worst starts to a Avalanche season was the 1996-97 Colorado Avalanche, the 2006-07 Colorado Avalanche, the 2014-15 Colorado Avalanche and the 1979-80 Quebec Nordiques, who all started the season with 2 straight losses.

When was the last time the Avalanche were in the playoffs?

The Colorado Avalanche last made the playoffs in 2022, when they won the Stanley Cup Finals. They've been in the playoffs a total of 27 times in their 43 seasons.

When was the last time the Avalanche missed the playoffs?

The Colorado Avalanche last missed the playoffs in 2017.

When was the last time the Avalanche won a playoff series?

In 2022, the Colorado Avalanche beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Final.

When was the last time the Avalanche lost a playoff series?

In 2021, the Colorado Avalanche lost to the Vegas Golden Knights in the Conference Semi-Finals.

What years did the Avalanche make the Stanley Cup Finals?

The Colorado Avalanche have appeared in the Stanley Cup Finals 3 times, in 1996, 2001 and 2022.

How many Stanley Cups have the Avalanche won?

The Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup Finals 3 times, in 1996, 2001 and 2022.

Colorado Avalanche Postseason Results

Year Record Result
2023 41-22-6 Season Ongoing
2022 56-19-7 Won Final
2021 39-13-4 Lost Conference Semi-Finals (Won 1 Round)
2020 42-20-8 Lost Conference Semi-Finals (Won 1 Round)
2019 38-30-14 Lost Conference Semi-Finals (Won 1 Round)
2018 43-30-9 Lost First Round (Won 0 Rounds)
2017 22-56-4 Missed Playoffs
2016 39-39-4 Missed Playoffs
2015 39-31-12 Missed Playoffs
2014 52-22-8 Lost First Round (Won 0 Rounds)
2013 16-25-7 Missed Playoffs
2012 41-35-6 Missed Playoffs
2011 30-44-8 Missed Playoffs
2010 43-30-9 Lost First Round (Won 0 Rounds)
2009 32-45-5 Missed Playoffs
2008 44-31-7 Lost Conference Semi-Finals (Won 1 Round)
2007 44-31-7 Missed Playoffs
2006 43-30-9 Lost Conference Semi-Finals (Won 1 Round)
2004 40-22-13-7 Lost Conference Semi-Finals (Won 1 Round)
2003 42-19-13-8 Lost First Round (Won 0 Rounds)
2002 45-28-8-1 Lost Conference Finals (Won 2 Rounds)
2001 52-16-10-4 Won Stanley Cup Final
2000 42-28-11-1 Lost Conference Finals (Won 2 Rounds)
1999 44-28-10 Lost Conference Finals (Won 2 Rounds)
1998 39-26-17 Lost First Round (Won 0 Rounds)
1997 49-24-9 Lost Conference Finals (Won 2 Rounds)
1996 47-25-10 Won Stanley Cup Final
1995 30-13-5 Lost First Round (Won 0 Rounds)
1994 34-42-8 Missed Playoffs
1993 47-27-10 Lost First Round (Won 0 Rounds)
1992 20-48-12 Missed Playoffs
1991 16-50-14 Missed Playoffs
1990 12-61-7 Missed Playoffs
1989 27-46-7 Missed Playoffs
1988 32-43-5 Missed Playoffs
1987 31-39-10 Lost Conference Semi-Finals (Won 1 Round)
1986 43-31-6 Lost First Round (Won 0 Rounds)
1985 41-30-9 Lost Conference Finals (Won 2 Rounds)
1984 42-28-10 Lost Conference Semi-Finals (Won 1 Round)
1983 34-34-12 Lost First Round (Won 0 Rounds)
1982 33-31-16 Lost Conference Finals (Won 2 Rounds)
1981 30-32-18 Lost First Round (Won 0 Rounds)
1980 25-44-11 Missed Playoffs
Years the team was not located in Denver

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