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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.

Nathan MacKinnon’s 2 Goals Power Avalanche Past Bruins
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The Boston Bruins traveled to Colorado to take on the Avalanche. Boston was coming off a loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Avalanche were riding a two-game winning streak. The Avalanche squeaked by the Bruins, but it was not easy. Game Recap  First Period  In just under four minutes of the period, the Bruins found themselves on the board drawing first blood in Colorado. After a turnover in the neutral zone, the Bruins took to the attack. With relentless pressure and a good forecheck, the fourth line went to work. A good play along the boards by Johnny…

Projected Lineups for Bruins vs Avalanche – 10/18/25
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The Boston Bruins take on the Colorado Avalanche at the Ball Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BRUINS (3-2-0) at AVALANCHE (4-0-1) 9 p.m. ET; KTVD, NESN, ALT Bruins projected lineup Pavel Zacha — Elias Lindholm — David PastrnakMorgan Geekie — Casey Mittelstadt — Michael EyssimontTanner Jeannot — Fraser Minten — Viktor ArvidssonJohn Beecher — Sean Kuraly — Mark Kastelic Mason Lohrei — Charlie McAvoyHampus Lindholm — Andrew PeekeNikita Zadorov — Henri Jokiharju Jeremy SwaymanJoonas Korpisalo Scratched: Marat Khusnutdinov, Jeffrey Viel, Jordan Harris Injured: None Status report Hampus Lindholm will be a game-time decision after…

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 17
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Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 18 Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history had big moments on this date. The records for the most wins by a goaltender and points by a defenseman were broken, and the first European-born player to score 500 goals hit his milestone. The THW time machine is ready to take us back to relive all the great moments from Oct. 17. Roy Sets All-Time Wins Mark Patrick Roy made 27 saves on Oct. 17, 2000, to lead the Colorado Avalanche over the Washington Capitals 4-3. The…

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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.