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2020–21 Colorado Avalanche season

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The 2020–21 Colorado Avalanche season was the 26th operational season and 25th playing season since the franchise relocated from Quebec prior to the start of the 1995–96 NHL season.[1] As well as the franchise's 42nd season in the National Hockey League and 49th season overall. The Avalanche commemorated their 25th anniversary this season.

Division1st West
2020–21 record39–13–4
Home record22–4–2
Road record17–9–2
Quick facts Colorado Avalanche, Division ...
2020–21 Colorado Avalanche
West Division champions
Division1st West
2020–21 record39–13–4
Home record22–4–2
Road record17–9–2
Goals for197
Goals against133
Team information
General managerJoe Sakic
CoachJared Bednar
CaptainGabriel Landeskog
Alternate captainsErik Johnson
Nathan MacKinnon
ArenaBall Arena
Minor league affiliatesColorado Eagles (AHL)
Utah Grizzlies (ECHL)
Team leaders
GoalsMikko Rantanen (30)
AssistsNathan MacKinnon (45)
PointsMikko Rantanen (66)
Penalty minutesRyan Graves (55)
Plus/minusMikko Rantanen (+30)
WinsPhilipp Grubauer (30)
Goals against averagePhilipp Grubauer (1.95)
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On December 20, 2020, the league temporarily realigned into four divisions with no conferences due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing closure of the Canada–United States border. As a result of this realignment, the Avalanche played this season in the West Division and only played against the other teams in their new division during the regular season and the first two rounds of the playoffs.

On April 22, the Avalanche clinched a playoff berth following a 4–2 win over the St. Louis Blues.[2] They clinched their third Presidents' Trophy, as well as their tenth division championship, with a 5–1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in their last game of the season on May 13.[3] The Avalanche swept the St. Louis Blues in the First Round, with a 5–2 win in game four.[4] In their Second Round series against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Avalanche initially led the series 2–0, but were later eliminated from the playoffs after they lost the next four games.[5]

Standings

Divisional standings

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West Division
Pos Team
 GP W L OTL RW GF GA GD Pts
1 p – Colorado Avalanche 56 39 13 4 35 197 133 +64 82
2 x – Vegas Golden Knights 56 40 14 2 30 191 124 +67 82
3 x – Minnesota Wild 56 35 16 5 27 181 160 +21 75
4 x – St. Louis Blues 56 27 20 9 19 169 170 −1 63
5 Arizona Coyotes 56 24 26 6 19 153 176 −23 54
6 Los Angeles Kings 56 21 28 7 19 143 170 −27 49
7 San Jose Sharks 56 21 28 7 15 151 199 −48 49
8 Anaheim Ducks 56 17 30 9 11 126 179 −53 43
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Source: National Hockey League[6]
Rules for classification: 1) Fewer number of games played (GP, only during regular season); 2) Greater number of regulation wins (RW); 3) Greater number of wins in regulation and overtime, excluding shootout wins (ROW); 4) Greater number of total wins, including shootouts (W); 5) Greater number of points earned in head-to-head play; if teams played an uneven number of head-to-head games, the result of the first game on the home ice of the team with the extra home game is discarded; 6) Greater goal differential (GD); 7) Greater number of goals scored (GF)
p – Clinched Presidents' Trophy; x – Clinched playoff spot

Schedule and results

Regular season

The regular season schedule was published on December 23, 2020.[7]

More information January: 6–3–1 (Home: 3–1–0; Road: 3–2–1), # ...
2020–21 game log

Legend:   Win (2 points)   Loss (0 points)   Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)   Postponement

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Playoffs

Main article: 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs
More information 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs, West Division First Round vs. (W4) St. Louis Blues: Colorado won 4–0 ...
2021 Stanley Cup playoffs

Legend:   Win   Loss

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Player statistics

Final stats[80]

Skaters
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Goaltenders
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Regular season
Player GP GS TOI W L OT GA GAA SA SV% SO G A PIM
Philipp Grubauer40392366:073091771.95993.9227000
Jonas Johansson†87436:57511152.06173.9131000
Devan Dubnyk†55294:38320163.26140.8860000
Hunter Miska55259:48112184.16111.8380000
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Playoffs
Player GP GS TOI W L GA GAA SA SV% SO G A PIM
Philipp Grubauer1010597:5464262.61301.9140010
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†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Avalanche. Stats reflect time with the Avalanche only.
‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Avalanche only.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.

Transactions

The Avalanche have been involved in the following transactions during the 2020–21 season

Trades

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DateDetailsRef
October 9, 2020 (2020-10-09) To Chicago Blackhawks
Nikita Zadorov
Anton Lindholm		 To Colorado Avalanche
Brandon Saad
Dennis Gilbert		 [81]
October 10, 2020 (2020-10-10) To New York Islanders
A. J. Greer		 To Colorado Avalanche
Kyle Burroughs		 [82]
October 11, 2020 (2020-10-11) To New York Islanders
2nd-round pick in 2021
2nd-round pick in 2022		 To Colorado Avalanche
Devon Toews		 [83]
January 19, 2021 (2021-01-19) To Minnesota Wild
Ian Cole		 To Colorado Avalanche
Greg Pateryn		 [84]
March 20, 2021 (2021-03-20) To Buffalo Sabres
6th-round pick in 2021		 To Colorado Avalanche
Jonas Johansson		 [85]
April 9, 2021 (2021-04-09) To Detroit Red Wings
4th-round pick in 2022		 To Colorado Avalanche
Patrik Nemeth		 [86]
April 10, 2021 (2021-04-10) To San Jose Sharks
Greg Pateryn
5th-round pick in 2021		 To Colorado Avalanche
Devan Dubnyk		 [87]
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Free agents

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DatePlayerTeamContract termRef
September 1, 2020 (2020-09-01)Vladislav Kamenevto SKA Saint Petersburg (KHL)2-year[88]
September 10, 2020 (2020-09-10)Mark Barberioto Lausanne HC (NL)3-year[89]
October 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)Miikka Salomakifrom Toronto Maple Leafs1-year[90]
October 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)Kiefer Sherwoodfrom Anaheim Ducks1-year[90]
October 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)Mike Vecchionefrom St. Louis Blues1-year[90]
October 10, 2020 (2020-10-10)Mark Altto Los Angeles Kings1-year[91]
October 11, 2020 (2020-10-11)Vladislav Namestnikovto Detroit Red Wings2-year[92]
October 13, 2020 (2020-10-13)Matt Nietoto San Jose Sharks1-year[93]
October 22, 2020 (2020-10-22)Antoine Bibeauto Carolina Hurricanes1-year[94]
October 30, 2020 (2020-10-30)Michael Hutchinsonto Toronto Maple Leafs2-year[95]
January 14, 2021 (2021-01-14)Kevin Connautonto Florida Panthers1-year[96]
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Retirement

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DatePlayerRef
January 4, 2021 (2021-01-04)Colin Wilson[97]
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Signings

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DatePlayerContract termRef
September 18, 2020 (2020-09-18)Logan O'Connor2-year[98]
October 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)Sheldon Dries1-year[90]
October 10, 2020 (2020-10-10)Andre Burakovsky2-year[99]
October 10, 2020 (2020-10-10)Valeri Nichushkin2-year[100]
October 11, 2020 (2020-10-11)Jayson Megna1-year[101]
October 12, 2020 (2020-10-12)Ryan Graves3-year[102]
October 19, 2020 (2020-10-19)Tyson Jost1-year[103]
October 19, 2020 (2020-10-19)Hunter Miska2-year[104]
October 27, 2020 (2020-10-27)Devon Toews4-year[105]
October 30, 2020 (2020-10-30)Kyle Burroughs1-year[106]
March 31, 2021 (2021-03-31)Alex Newhook3-year[107]
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Draft picks

See also: List of Colorado Avalanche draft picks

Below are the Colorado Avalanches' selection at the 2020 NHL Draft that was held on October 6–7 at NHL Network Studios.

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Round # Player Pos Nationality College/Junior/Club team (league)
1 25 Justin Barron D Canada Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
3 75 Jean-Luc Foudy C  Canada Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
4 118 Colby Ambrosio C  Canada Tri-City Storm (USHL)
5 139 Ryder Rolston RW United States Waterloo Blackhawks (USHL)
6 167 Nils Aman C Sweden New Hampshire Wildcats (H-East)
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Notes

  1. [a]
    Spectators were in attendance, but the exact number was not reported.
  1. [A]
    The following games have been rescheduled:[20]
    • Colorado at Arizona originally scheduled for February 25, is now scheduled for February 26.
    • Anaheim at Colorado originally scheduled for March 31, is now scheduled for March 16.
  2. [B]
    The following game has been rescheduled:[22]
    • St. Louis at Colorado originally scheduled for April 20, is now scheduled for April 2.
  3. [C]
    The following game has been rescheduled:[56]
    • Colorado at Vegas originally scheduled for April 26, is now scheduled for May 10.

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