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Like several other franchises, the Colorado Avalanche began as a World Hockey Association (WHA) franchise, the Quebec Nordiques, for the 1972-73 season. They won one WHA championship (1977) prior to joining the NHL for the 1979-80 season. The Nordiques had moderate success in the NHL, making the playoffs nine times in their 16 seasons; however, they fell short of advancing past the conference finals. Following the 1994-95 season, mounting financial struggles led to the team being sold and relocated to Denver, Colorado, where they became known as the Avalanche. The Avalanche found immediate success by winning the Stanley Cup in their first season after relocation and captured another championship in 2001. More recently, the team won its third Stanley Cup in 2022.

Pionk Scores OT Winner in Jets’ 3-2 Victory Over Avalanche

This battle of divisional rivals lived up to its billing, as the Winnipeg Jets (32-14-3) snuck by the Colorado Avalanche (28-19-2) 3-2 in overtime at Ball Arena on Wednesday night. Josh Morrissey had two points, Neal Pionk had the game-winner, and Conner Hellebuyck had 25 saves in the win. Related: Jets’ Lowry Out Week to Week With Upper-Body Injury Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar scored for the Avalanche and Mackenzie Blackwood made 22 saves in the loss. Game Recap The first period had high-quality chances at both ends, and despite the Avalanche outshooting the Jets 9-8, neither team could capitalize….

Projected Lineups for the Jets vs Avalanche – 1/22/25

The Winnipeg Jets take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. JETS (31-14-3) at AVALANCHE (28-19-1) 9:30 p.m. ET; KTVD, ALT, TSN3 Jets projected lineup Kyle Connor — Mark Scheifele — Alex IafalloNikolaj Ehlers — Vladislav Namestnikov — Gabriel VilardiNino Niederreiter — Rasmus Kupari — Cole PerfettiMorgan Barron — David Gustafsson — Mason Appleton Josh Morrissey — Dylan DeMeloDylan Samberg — Neal PionkHaydn Fleury — Logan Stanley Connor HellebuyckEric Comrie Scratched: Dominic Toninato, Ville Heinola, Colin Miller Injured: Adam Lowry (upper body) Status report Lowry, a forward, is week to…

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 3-1 Loss to the Wild

What was once the hottest team in the NHL, the Colorado Avalanche have been sliding of late. They had an impressive win over the Dallas Stars on Sunday, setting the stage for a divisional showdown with the Minnesota Wild on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Avalanche needed more than they got, ultimately falling to the Wild 3-1. The Avalanche now find themselves staring at a 5-4-1 record over their last 10 games as the gap between them and the Winnipeg Jets continues to grow. Let’s get into the takeaways from this loss to the Wild. The Offense Desperately Misses…

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Projected Lineups for Oilers vs Avalanche – 1/16/25

The Edmonton Oilers take on the Colorado Avalanche tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. OILERS (28-13-3) at AVALANCHE (27-17-1) 9:30 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN1 Oilers projected lineup Ryan Nugent-Hopkins — Connor McDavid — Zach HymanVasily Podkolzin — Leon Draisaitl — Viktor ArvidssonMattias Janmark —…

Matt Duchene Trade Analyzed

At the beginning of the 2017-18 season, expectations were high for the Nashville Predators and the Ottawa Senators. The Predators were just coming off of their first trip to the Stanley Cup Final and the Senators were one goal away from meeting them there, taking the Pittsburgh Penguins to game…

NHL’s Top 5 Defenses

Defense wins championships. It’s a saying as old as hockey itself, but there is truth to this wisdom. A stout defense can both limit the opponent’s scoring chances while placing additional pressure on them in the offensive zone. When a defense is playing near perfection, it also helps ease some…

 

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Avalanche FAQ

What year were the Colorado Avalanche founded?

The Colorado Avalanche began as a World Hockey Association (WHA) franchise, the Quebec Nordiques, for the 1972-73 season.

When did the Colorado Avalanche play their first game?

They played their first NHL game (as the Quebec Nordiques) on Oct. 10, 1979, a 5-3 loss to the Atlanta Flames. 

Who is the current head coach of the Colorado Avalanche?

Jared Bednar is the current head coach for the Colorado Avalanche.

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