Colorado Avalanche Playoffs 2027
The Colorado Avalanche are 5-5-0, 10 points, 6th in the Central. They are 1 point behind the second wild card in the West. Next: home to the Tampa Bay Lightning, Fri, Oct 23 · 9:00 PM EDT on The Spot – MTN/Altitude Sports.

Season Trend
Central Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 7-4-0 | 14 | +5 | |
| 2 | 11 | 6-3-2 | 14 | +5 | |
| 3 | 10 | 6-4-0 | 12 | +9 | |
| 4 | 10 | 5-4-1 | 11 | +4 | |
| 5 | 10 | 4-3-3 | 11 | -3 | |
| 6 | 10 | 5-5-0 | 10 | +10 | |
| 7 | 9 | 3-5-1 | 7 | -7 | |
| 8 | 9 | 3-6-0 | 6 | -15 |
Top three qualify; then the two best remaining teams in the conference take the wild cards. Full West playoff picture →
Avalanche Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13 | at | W 3-2 |
| Oct 14 | vs | L 2-3 |
| Oct 16 | vs | W 5-2 |
| Oct 19 | at | L 2-3 |
| Oct 20 | at | L 3-4 |
| Oct 23 | vs | 9:00 PM |
| Oct 25 | at | 8:00 PM |
| Oct 28 | vs | 9:00 PM |
| Oct 31 | vs | 10:00 PM |
| Nov 2 | at | 8:00 PM |
| Nov 3 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 5 | vs | 9:00 PM |
| Nov 7 | vs | 9:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Colorado Avalanche playoffs page refreshes after every Avalanche game: record, points, division place, wild-card position and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the West playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Colorado Avalanche playoffs FAQ
Are the Colorado Avalanche in a playoff spot?
Not today: they are 1 points behind the second wild card in the West.
When is the next Avalanche game?
Fri, Oct 23 · 9:00 PM EDT, home to the Tampa Bay Lightning, on The Spot – MTN/Altitude Sports.
How many points are the Avalanche on pace for?
84 points over 84 games at their current rate (.500 points percentage). The second wild card usually needs roughly 90 to 98 points.
Where do the Avalanche rank in the Central?
6th with 10 points; Utah Mammoth lead with 14.
How do NHL teams make the playoffs?
The top three in each division qualify, plus two wild cards per conference: the next two teams by points, regardless of division.
