Colorado Avalanche Announce 2026‑27 Regular‑Season Schedule
The Colorado Avalanche have officially released their 84‑game regular‑season schedule for the 2026‑27 campaign, a slate that blends early‑season excitement with a series of high‑profile matchups.
The season will open on September 30 when the Avalanche host the Los Angeles Kings at Ball Arena, setting the stage for a year that includes a Winter Classic on New Year’s Eve in Utah.
Colorado will face the Dallas Stars on consecutive nights, October 13 and 14, a back‑to‑back that also marks the return of forward Joel Kiviranta to Denver.
The team will travel to Columbus on November 3 to meet the Blue Jackets and later host them on February 15, while also squaring off with the Nashville Predators on October 25 and November 5, games that will see former Avalanche players Jack Drury and Ross Colton back in town.
A traditional Thanksgiving road trip takes the Avalanche to Minnesota on November 27, continuing the franchise’s long‑standing practice of playing the day after the holiday.
The schedule also features a showdown with the Vegas Golden Knights on January 4, the first meeting since the Knights swept Colorado in the Western Conference Final, and a home game against the Carolina Hurricanes on December 18, the defending Stanley Cup champions.
All of these dates are designed to maximize competitive balance while giving fans a steady stream of rivalry games and national‑television opportunities.
Key Storylines to Watch
Fans can look forward to seeing Valeri Nichushkin test himself against the Avalanche in Columbus on November 3 and again in Denver on February 15, adding an extra layer of intrigue to those contests.
The return of Jack Drury and Ross Colton to Nashville adds a narrative of former teammates now facing their old club, a storyline that should resonate with long‑time supporters.
Finally, the Winter Classic in Utah on December 31 will pit the Avalanche against the Mammoth in a unique outdoor setting, capping a season that promises both on‑ice drama and memorable off‑ice experiences.