Avalanche to open expanded 84-game NHL season against Kings

Avalanche to open expanded 84-game NHL season against Kings

DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche will open the season at home for the first time since 2022 against the Los Angeles Kings on Sept. 30.

Avalanche to open 2026-27 season at home against Los Angeles Kings

Looking to get that bad taste of playoff disappointment out of their mouths, the Colorado Avalanche won't have to wait so long this offseason.

Avalanche's Opening-Night Record Stands Among NHL's Best

IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectIMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect With every team’s opening-night matchup for the 2026-27 season now official, it’s a good time to look back at the Colorado Avalanche’s history in season openers. Dating back to the Quebec Nordiques, the franchise owns a 27-12-1 record on opening night, along with six ties in 46 games. Its .663 points percentage ranks third in NHL history, trailing only the Vegas Golden Knights (.83…