List of Colorado Avalanche seasons

This is a list of seasons completed by the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Avalanche have completed in the NHL since their relocation from Quebec in 1995.

Stanley Cup Champions Conference Champions Division Champions League Leader

Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes

Season Team GP W L T OTL Pts GF GA PIM Finish Playoffs
1995–96 1995–96 82 47 25 10 — 104 326 240 1536 1st, Pacific Won Conference Quarterfinals, 4–2 (Canucks)
Won Conference Semifinals, 4–2 (Blackhawks)
Won Conference Finals, 4–2 (Red Wings)
Stanley Cup Champions, 4–0 (Panthers)
1996–97 1996–97 82 49 24 9 — 107 277 205 1361 1st, Pacific Won Conference Quarterfinals, 4–2 (Blackhawks)
Won Conference Semifinals, 4–1 (Oilers)
Lost Conference Finals, 2–4 (Red Wings)
1997–98 1997–98 82 39 26 17 — 95 231 205 1729 1st, Pacific Lost Conference Quarterfinals, 3–4 (Oilers)
1998–99 1998–99 82 44 28 10 — 98 239 205 1619 1st, Northwest Won Conference Quarterfinals, 4–2 (Sharks)
Won Conference Semifinals, 4–2 (Red Wings)
Lost Conference Finals, 3–4 (Stars)
1999–2000 1999–2000 82 42 28 11 1 96 233 201 1118 1st, Northwest Won Conference Quarterfinals, 4–1 (Coyotes)
Won Conference Semifinals, 4–1 (Red Wings)
Lost Conference Finals, 3–4 (Stars)
2000–01 2000–01 82 52 16 10 4 118 270 192 1138 1st, Northwest Won Conference Quarterfinals, 4–0 (Canucks)
Won Conference Semifinals, 4–3 (Kings)
Won Conference Finals, 4–1 (Blues)
Stanley Cup Champions, 4–3 (Devils)
2001–02 2001–02 82 45 28 8 1 99 212 169 1007 1st, Northwest Won Conference Quarterfinals, 4–3 (Kings)
Won Conference Semifinals, 4–3 (Sharks)
Lost Conference Finals, 3–4 (Red Wings)
2002–03 2002–03 82 42 19 13 8 105 251 194 1084 1st, Northwest Lost Conference Quarterfinals, 3–4 (Wild)
2003–04 2003–04 82 40 22 13 7 100 236 198 1293 2nd, Northwest Won Conference Quarterfinals, 4–1 (Stars)
Lost Conference Semifinals, 2–4 (Sharks)
2004–051 2004–05 Season cancelled due to 2004–05 NHL lockout
2005–062 2005–06 82 43 30 — 9 95 283 257 1130 2nd, Northwest Won Conference Quarterfinals, 4–1 (Stars)
Lost Conference Semifinals, 0–4 (Mighty Ducks)
2006–07 2006–07 82 44 31 - 7 95 272 251 864 4th, Northwest Did not qualify
2007–08 2007–08 82 44 31 - 7 95 231 219 973 2nd, Northwest Won Conference Quarterfinals, 4-2 (Wild)
Lost Conference Semifinals, 0-4 (Red Wings)
2008–09 2008–09 82 32 45 - 5 69 199 257 1044 5th, Northwest Did not qualify
2009–10 2009–10 82 43 30 - 9 95 244 233 1001 2nd, Northwest Lost Conference Quarterfinals, 2-4 (Sharks)
2010–11 2010–11 82 30 44 - 8 68 227 288 n/a 4th, Northwest Did not qualify
Season Team GP W L T2 OTL2 Pts GF GA PIM Finish Playoffs
Reg. season totals3 1148 606 383 101 58 1426 3504 3026 16071 12 playoff appearances
Playoff totals3 169 97 72 -- -- All time series record: 19–10
Grand totals3 1317 703 455 101 58
1 Season was cancelled due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout.
2 As of the 2005–06 NHL season, all games tied after regulation will be decided in a shootout; SOL (Shootout losses) will be recorded as OTL in the standings.
3 Totals through the 2009–10 season

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