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Colorado Avalanche Playoff Chances 2026-27

The Colorado Avalanche are 12-6-3 (27 points), 3rd in the Central Division. They make the playoffs in 89% of our simulations and win the Stanley Cup in 8%.

Updated · Through games of November 14, 2026 · 20 of 84 games played per team on average

89%Make playoffs
18%Win Central
25%Reach conf. finals
8%Win Stanley Cup
106 pointsProjected points
4thPower rating rank
63Games left (32 home)
W1Streak

Next 10 games

DateOpponentWin prob.Playoffs if WPlayoffs if L
Wed, Nov 18@ Utah Mammoth (10-8-3)57%92%85%
Thu, Nov 19vs Anaheim Ducks (10-9-1)62%––
Wed, Nov 25vs Montreal Canadiens (12-4-4)58%92%85%
Fri, Nov 27@ Minnesota Wild (15-3-4)44%––
Sat, Nov 28vs San Jose Sharks (9-11-2)67%91%85%
Tue, Dec 1@ Boston Bruins (13-6-1)48%––
Thu, Dec 3@ Detroit Red Wings (8-10-3)58%––
Sat, Dec 5@ New York Rangers (12-8-1)52%93%85%
Mon, Dec 7@ New York Islanders (9-6-4)54%––
Tue, Dec 8@ St. Louis Blues (9-9-2)56%––

Central standings

TeamW-L-OTLPTSPlayoffsWin div
Minnesota Wild15-3-43498%61%
Nashville Predators11-4-52785%13%
Colorado Avalanche12-6-32789%18%
Dallas Stars11-6-22464%4%
Utah Mammoth10-8-32343%1%
Winnipeg Jets10-8-32348%2%
St. Louis Blues9-9-22042%1%
Chicago Blackhawks5-13-2121%<1%

Playoff path

MilestoneChance
Make the playoffs89%
Win the division18%
Win a first-round series48%
Reach the conference finals25%
Reach the Stanley Cup Final14%
Win the Stanley Cup8%

Frequently asked questions

Will the Colorado Avalanche make the playoffs?

Our model gives the Avalanche a 89% chance to make the 2027 NHL playoffs. They are 12-6-3 and 3rd in the Central Division.

What are the Colorado Avalanche' chances to win the Stanley Cup?

8%, with a 14% chance to reach the Stanley Cup Final.

What is the Colorado Avalanche' projected record?

The simulations project about 106 points over the 84-game season (now 27 points in 21 games).