Colorado Avalanche Predictions, odds & playoff chances · 2026–27
Central Division · 2ndWestern ConferenceBall Arena, Denver
Record11-6-224 points · 2nd in the Central
Playoff odds87.3%
Projected points10280% range 93–111
Division title6.8%Presidents' Trophy 1.0%
Last 106-3-1
Avalanche at Senators
Upcoming games
Our win chance appears on game dayWed, Nov 18@ Utah MammothWed, Nov 18 · Away · 10:00 PM ET · Delta CenterGame day
Thu, Nov 19Anaheim DucksThu, Nov 19 · Home · 9:00 PM ET · Ball ArenaGame day
Wed, Nov 25Montréal CanadiensWed, Nov 25 · Home · 9:30 PM ET · Ball ArenaGame day
Fri, Nov 27@ Minnesota WildFri, Nov 27 · Away · 4:00 PM ET · Grand Casino ArenaGame day
Results
Last 10 games · newest firstNov 7Detroit Red WingsHome · Ball ArenaW4–0Before launch
Nov 5Nashville PredatorsHome · Ball Arena · OTOTL2–3Before launch
Nov 3@ Columbus Blue JacketsAwayL2–7Before launch
Nov 2@ Chicago BlackhawksAwayW5–2Before launch
Oct 31Calgary FlamesHome · Ball ArenaW5–2Before launch
Oct 28New Jersey DevilsHome · Ball ArenaW5–2Before launch
Oct 25@ Nashville PredatorsAwayL2–6Before launch
Oct 23Tampa Bay LightningHome · Ball ArenaW6–3Before launch
Oct 20@ New Jersey DevilsAwayL3–4Before launch
Our call shows for games played since PuckPreview launched on Nov 8, 2026.
How the Avalanche rate
League rank out of 32 in the numbers our simulator uses (expected goals from MoneyPuck)5-on-5 offenseExpected goals for per 607th
5-on-5 defenseExpected goals against per 6014th
Power playExpected goals per 60 on the PP15th
Penalty killExpected goals against per 60 shorthanded6th
DisciplinePenalties drawn minus taken4th
Bars are longer for better ranks. Top-10 in 5-on-5 offense, penalty kill and discipline.
Central Division
Points · playoff oddsCurrent squad
23 players on the active roster · season statsNumberForwards · 13PosShootsAgeHt · WtGPGAPts
9Fedor SvechkovTogliatti · RUSC · 23 yrs · 6′0″ · RUSCL236′0″ · 18719257
10Nicolas RoyAmos, QC · CANC · 29 yrs · 6′4″ · CANCR296′4″ · 20013246
11Brock NelsonWarroad, MN · USAC · 35 yrs · 6′4″ · USACL356′4″ · 205195611
13T.J. HughesHamilton, ON · CANRW · 25 yrs · 6′0″ · CANRWR256′0″ · 18519268
17Parker KellyCamrose, AB · CANC · 27 yrs · 6′1″ · CANCL276′1″ · 18519358
25Logan O'ConnorMissouri City, TX · USARW · 30 yrs · 6′0″ · USARWR306′0″ · 1758022
29Nathan MacKinnonHalifax, NS · CANC · 31 yrs · 6′0″ · CANCR316′0″ · 20019102030
62Artturi LehkonenPiikkio · FINLW · 31 yrs · 5′11″ · FINLWL315′11″ · 1791913518
68Zachary L'HeureuxMontréal, QC · CANLW · 23 yrs · 5′11″ · CANLWL235′11″ · 1973011
71Jaden SchwartzWilcox, SK · CANLW · 34 yrs · 5′10″ · CANLWL345′10″ · 185197613
88Martin NecasNove Mesto na Morave · CZEC · 27 yrs · 6′3″ · CZECR276′3″ · 19519101424
91Nazem KadriLondon, ON · CANC · 36 yrs · 6′0″ · CANCL366′0″ · 1851951015
92Gabriel LandeskogStockholm · SWELW · 33 yrs · 6′1″ · SWELWL336′1″ · 215197512
NumberDefense · 8PosShootsAgeHt · WtGPGAPts
7Devon ToewsAbbotsford, BC · CAND · 32 yrs · 6′1″ · CANDL326′1″ · 1911961218
8Cale MakarCalgary, AB · CAND · 28 yrs · 6′0″ · CANDR286′0″ · 1871851823
27Brett KulakEdmonton, AB · CAND · 32 yrs · 6′1″ · CANDL326′1″ · 19219044
42Josh MansonHinsdale, IL · USAD · 35 yrs · 6′3″ · USADR356′3″ · 21813134
45Alex GagneBedford, NH · USAD · 24 yrs · 6′4″ · USADL246′4″ · 2050000
47Noah JuulsenSurrey, BC · CAND · 29 yrs · 6′2″ · CANDR296′2″ · 20114022
70Sam MalinskiLakeville, MN · USAD · 28 yrs · 5′11″ · USADR285′11″ · 19018088
84Brent BurnsBarrie, ON · CAND · 41 yrs · 6′5″ · CANDR416′5″ · 22819066
NumberGoalies · 2PosCatchesAgeHt · WtGPWLSV%
39Mackenzie BlackwoodThunder Bay, ON · CANG · 29 yrs · 6′4″ · CANGL296′4″ · 22515103.901
41Scott WedgewoodBrampton, ON · CANG · 34 yrs · 6′2″ · CANGL346′2″ · 201513.867
Roster and stats from the NHL, refreshed every morning. Injured reserve and call-ups show up as they happen.
Coach & general manager
Head coachJared Bednar
General managerJoe Sakic
From team announcements, checked Nov 12, 2026.
Top scorers
G · A · PtsNathan MacKinnonC · 19 GP102030
Martin NecasC · 19 GP101424
Cale MakarD · 18 GP51823
Artturi LehkonenLW · 19 GP13518
Devon ToewsD · 19 GP61218
Nazem KadriC · 19 GP51015
Our calls on Avalanche games
1 of 1favorites right since launch. Small sample for now; this fills in as the season goes. Track record →Team facts
First NHL season1979 · Quebec Nordiques until 1995
Stanley Cups3 · last in 2022
ArenaBall Arena
Home cityDenver, CO
DivisionCentral · Western
Useful links
Avalanche questions
Will the Avalanche make the playoffs?
They make it in 87.3% of our 10,000 simulated seasons, finishing with about 102 points (80% range 93–111). They win the Central Division 6.8% of the time.
When do the Avalanche play next?
Thursday, Nov 12, away at the Ottawa Senators, 7:00 PM ET. Our full prediction with win chances is published on game day.
Who is the Avalanche' starting goalie?
Mackenzie Blackwood has started 14 of 19 games (10-3-1, .901). Scott Wedgewood has started 5 of 19 games (1-3-1, .867). We confirm each night’s starter on the game page once it is announced.
Who coaches the Avalanche?
Jared Bednar is head coach and Joe Sakic is general manager.
How good are the Avalanche this season?
Top-10 in 5-on-5 offense, penalty kill and discipline in the expected-goals numbers our simulator uses (MoneyPuck). Their 11-6-2 record has them 2nd in the Central.
Other Central teams
Minnesota WildNashville PredatorsDallas StarsUtah MammothWinnipeg JetsSt. Louis BluesChicago Blackhawks
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