Colorado Avalanche fans have never seen a start like this, with the team sprinting out to a 27-2-7 record while dominating both ends of the ice and flirting with franchise history. The Central Division leaders are not just winning games, they're doing it emphatically, and that has Avalanche Nation buzzing about greatness.
Nathan MacKinnon has been the driving force behind this runaway success, leading the club with 30 goals and 61 points so far and pacing the league in scoring. His +45 rating shows how impactful he's been in all situations, and rivals around the NHL have to respect every shift he's on the ice.
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Ryan O'Hara from The Hockey News writes that defenseman Cale Makar has been right there with him, tallying 32 assists and quarterbacking the Avalanche power play with poise and vision. When Colorado has the puck in the offensive zone, it often starts and ends with Makar's puck movement and decision-making.
The goaltending has been a revelation too, with Scott Wedgewood posting a 2.01 goals-against average and giving Colorado a stable last line of defense every night. That security in net has allowed Bednar's system to work its magic on both ends from game to game.
Colorado's dominance hasn't been limited to the road either, with the Avalanche undefeated at home in regulation (15-0-2) and boasting one of the NHL's best point percentages. Depth scoring from players like Martin Nečas and Gabriel Landeskog continues to bolster this top-heavy offense so opponents can't key on just one line.
Fans are already comparing this squad's balance and tenacity to the franchise's best, and when you see MacKinnon exploding for two goals in a 5-1 win over Minnesota while Makar dances through the Wild defense, it feels like something special is unfolding.
Colorado's current home streak and ability to win tight games, like a 1-0 shutout victory over the Utah Mammoth, shows there's more than just one way this group finds success. They can score in bunches or grind out important defensive wins on any given night.
As the calendar flips toward the new year and playoff races heat up, the Avalanche keep stacking wins and earning respect across the league. This season feels like more than just regular-season glory; it's a conscious march toward something much bigger for Colorado.