The Colorado Avalanche have a 95% chance to make the 2026–27 NHL playoffs with a 11-6-3 record. Win Division: 31% · Wild Card: 15% · Presidents' Trophy: 9%. Updated daily via 100,000 Monte Carlo simulations of the remaining schedule.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| Make Playoffs | 95% |
| Win Division | 31% |
| Wild Card | 15% |
| Presidents' Trophy | 9% |
| Win Stanley Cup | 13% |
The Colorado Avalanche are 3rd in the Central Division at 11-6-3 (25 points) after 20 games, 7 points behind the Minnesota Wild.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Record (W-L-OTL) | 11-6-3 |
| Points | 25 |
| Games played | 20 |
| Place in the Central Division | 3rd |
| Place in the Western Conference | 5th |
| Goals for / against | 81 / 63 (+18) |
| Next game | 2026-11-14 at Montréal Canadiens |
| Rank | Team | Record | PTS | GP | GF | GA | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota Wild | 14-3-4 | 32 | 21 | 70 | 46 | +24 |
| 2 | Nashville Predators | 10-4-5 | 25 | 19 | 59 | 53 | +6 |
| 3 | Colorado Avalanche | 11-6-3 | 25 | 20 | 81 | 63 | +18 |
| 4 | Dallas Stars | 10-6-2 | 22 | 18 | 52 | 49 | +3 |
| 5 | Utah Mammoth | 10-8-2 | 22 | 20 | 66 | 69 | -3 |
| 6 | Winnipeg Jets | 9-8-3 | 21 | 20 | 61 | 68 | -7 |
| 7 | St. Louis Blues | 9-8-2 | 20 | 19 | 54 | 55 | -1 |
| 8 | Chicago Blackhawks | 5-13-1 | 11 | 19 | 42 | 78 | -36 |
The Colorado Avalanche currently hold a strong position in the 2026–27 NHL season with a record of 11-6-3 through 20 games, accumulating 25 points. This places them 2nd in the Central Division and 4th in the Western Conference. With 64 games remaining, they are well within the playoff picture.
These standings translate into a robust 95% probability of making the playoffs, indicating a high likelihood of postseason contention. Furthermore, the Avalanche have a 31% chance to win their division and a 15% chance to secure a Wild Card spot, showcasing multiple paths to qualification. Their 9% Presidents' Trophy probability also highlights their potential for top league performance.
Through 20 games of the 2026–27 season, the Colorado Avalanche have established a solid foundation with an 11-6-3 record, earning 25 points. Their offensive and defensive balance is reflected in 81 goals for and 63 goals against, resulting in a strong +18 goal differential, averaging 0.90 per game. With 64 games still to play, the team has demonstrated consistent performance early in the season.
To maintain their current standing and improve their divisional rank, the Colorado Avalanche must continue their consistent play over the remaining 64 games. Sustaining their positive goal differential of +18 and their current points pace, which projects to 111 final points, will be crucial. Converting their 31% probability of winning the division will require strong performance and continued accumulation of points to secure a top-three divisional spot.
Yes, the Colorado Avalanche have a very high probability of making the playoffs in the 2026–27 season. Their current probability stands at 95%, indicating a strong likelihood of securing a postseason berth based on their performance through 20 games.
The Avalanche playoff odds are currently 95% to make the playoffs. Additionally, they have a 31% chance to win their division and a 15% chance to secure a Wild Card spot, offering multiple pathways to the postseason.
The Colorado Avalanche are currently ranked 2nd in the Central Division with 25 points through 20 games. They have a 31% probability of winning the division, indicating a competitive race for the top spot in their division.
While currently positioned 4th in the Western Conference and 2nd in their division, the Avalanche also hold a 15% probability of securing a Wild Card spot. This provides a fallback pathway to the playoffs should they not finish in the top three of the Central Division.
Probabilities generated via 100,000 Monte Carlo simulations of the remaining schedule · updated daily at 9 AM ET · data through 2026-11-12. How it works.