The NHL Colorado Avalanche are NHL Champions. After a great series in the Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Avalanche came out on top in game six. Darcy Kuemper was key to the success of the team on defense. Mikko Rantanen played in 75 games, scored 92 points, and had 56 assists. Nathan MacKinnon scored 88 points, and 56 assists in just 65 games. Nazem Kadri scored 87 points in 71 games. Overall, the team's record was 56-19-7, which earned them first place in the Central Division. See an Avalanche game in 2022. We have great tickets for all home games at the Ball Arena, and on the road.
It's easy to pick the best player in Avalanche history. That would be Joe Sakic. Sakic was team captain for 13 seasons. He did that rare thing where a player stays with one team for his entire career. He left the Avalanche in the top ten for scoring. He was continually in the running for the Lady Byng trophy. He retired with MVP honors and an Olympic gold medal.
Other notable players include Patrick Roy, a current Hall of Fame member. He was an interesting player on the field and off. Peter Forsberg was not only a top player for the Avalanche. He was a highly regarded player in the NHL.
