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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.

Jets’ Goaltending Advantage Against Avalanche Hasn’t Materialized
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The Winnipeg Jets’ on-paper advantage in net over the Colorado Avalanche has not materialized on the ice so far in the first-round series. Hellebuyck & Georgiev’s Performances On Par Despite Drastically Different Regular Seasons Through the first two games of the series, which is tied 1-1 heading to Colorado, Connor Hellebuyck has not outplayed Alexandar Georgiev. Hellebuyck has allowed 10 goals and posted a 5.04 goals against average (GAA) and .870 save percentage (SV%,) while Georgiev has allowed nine goals and posted a 4.63 GAA and .830 SV%. Related: 3 Key Jets in First-Round Series Versus Avalanche Goaltending seemed the…

Former New York Islanders in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs
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The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, and there isn’t much for the New York Islanders to be happy about. Of course, they are still in the playoff race, but they are down 2-0 in their best-of-seven series against the Carolina Hurricanes, and optimism is running short. Now seems to be a good time to look at some former Islanders who had regular-season success and are chasing the Stanley Cup. John Tavares John Tavares, the player who left the Islanders as a free agent to play for his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs, is again in the playoffs. He has had…

Avalanche in Control of Series Against the Jets Going into Game 3
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With the first two games of their first-round series in the books, the Colorado Avalanche and the Winnipeg Jets head to Denver with one win apiece, and the Avalanche wresting away home-ice advantage for the remainder of the series. The Jets took Game 1, 7-6, despite being out-shot (46-23) and out-chanced (17-9 in high-danger looks) by significant margins. They had a commanding 7-4 lead before the Avalanche scored two goals in the final eight minutes to bridge the gap, though they ultimately fell short. Game 2 was a more tightly-contested affair despite the final score. The Avalanche scored four goals…

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Projected Lineups for the Avalanche vs Jets – Game 2
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The Colorado Avalanche take on the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre tonight for Game 2 of their first-round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. Related: 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Hub (3C) AVALANCHE at (2C) JETS Western Conference First Round, Game 2 9:30…

2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket
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Follow every game of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with insightful opinions, highlights, and breaking news. Whether your favorite team is battling for the most coveted trophy in professional sports, or you are a fan looking to cheer on former players chasing their dream in another jersey, this is the…

 

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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.