Clinching playoff spot is just beginning for Colorado Avalanche

Fansided | March 21, 2026

The Colorado Avalanche were the NHL's first team to qualify for the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs, but that's merely the beginning.

Jan 23, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche fans celebrate a goal scored in the second period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Colorado Avalanche officially clinched a spot in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. The Avalanche have an even 100 points and are four full points clear of the Dallas Stars.