The Colorado Avalanche were well represented in the 2026 Winter Olympics. The roster boasted eight Olympians from five nations. Here at MHS, we've already broken down why Sunday's gold medal game was basically a win-win situation for Avalanche fans. With players on both sides of the gold medal final, someone in Colorado's locker room was guaranteed gold.
In fact, with Finland taking bronze in a matchup with Slovakia on Saturday, it was inevitable that Avalanche players would be represented on every level of the podium. A total of six medals would be awarded to the burgundy and blue in Milan.