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2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Scouting The Blues

The No. 1 seed Avalanche is facing the No. 4 seed St. Louis Blues in Round 1 of the 2021 postseason

Avalanche Playoff Central

News, notes, videos and more during the Colorado Avalanche's 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs run.

Goaltending Duel

The Avalanche's Philipp Grubauer will face off against Jordan Binnington of the St. Louis Blues.

Going Back, Back... To 2001

The Avalanche and Blues are meeting for the first time in a playoff series since 2001, where Colorado won en route to a Stanley Cup.

No Secrets: Avs & Blues Know Each Other Well

Colorado played St. Louis eight times during the regular season, with the Avalanche going 5-3-0 in those games.

NHL Stats: Avalanche in Playoffs

The Avs are in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fourth-straight season.

First Round Playoffs Schedule

Colorado begins the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the St. Louis Blues.

Going Back, Back... To 2001

The Avalanche and Blues are meeting for the first time in a playoff series since 2001, where Colorado won en route to a Stanley Cup.

MacKinnon Ready to Get Started

After missing four of the final five regular-season games, Nathan MacKinnon is excited to begin the playoffs with the Avalanche.

Capacity Increase Approval for Playoffs

Ball Arena received approval from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to accommodate 7,750 fans per game beginning in the playoffs

No Secrets: Avs & Blues Know Each Other Well

Colorado played St. Louis eight times during the regular season, with the Avalanche going 5-3-0 in those games.

Expected To Be Back

Nathan MacKinnon and Brandon Saad participated in an optional practice on Saturday, and head coach Jared Bednar expects them to be back for Game 1 on Monday.

Avalanche 360, presented by Toyota

Episode 18: Newhook Debuts While Keeping With College

Avalanche rookie Alex Newhook makes his NHL debut in San Jose while also keeping up with his studies at Boston College.

Episode 17: Getting Reinforcements

Goalie Philipp Grubauer and Mikko Rantanen return to game action after being in COVID protocol and just in time as the Avalanche opens a four-game set against the San Jose Sharks.

Episode 16: Chat With Dubnyk

Newly goalie Devan Dubnyk chats about joining the Avs, plus the team returns from its COVID pause and clinches a playoff spot.

Watch More Avalanche 360 Videos

Go behind the scenes with the Colorado Avalanche.

Capacity Increase Approval for Playoffs

Ball Arena received approval from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to accommodate 7,750 fans per game beginning in the playoffs

Bellemare's Journey to 500

French-born Pierre-Edouard Bellemare's journey to the NHL was unlike most other players, and he's made an impact on his teammates at every stop.

Retro Roundtable: The Gang Is All Here

Former members of the Quebec Nordiques talk about the move to Colorado and winning the 1996 Stanley Cup in their inaugural season as the Avalanche.

NHL Stats: Avalanche in Playoffs

The Avs are in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fourth-straight season.

Playoffs Schedule: Starts Monday vs. Blues

Colorado begins the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday at home against the St. Louis Blues.

NHL Inclusion & Combating Racism Efforts

Ball Arena Health & Safety Protocols for Fans

What To Know

Avs In The Community

"Boulder Strong" Auction Raises Over $100K

All proceeds benefited the Colorado Healing Fund, which is helping victims of the shooting last week in Boulder.

Bellemare, Jost Meet With Boys & Girls Club

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare and Tyson Jost talked with a Boys & Girl Club in metro Denver about their unique experiences.

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Rallying For Axl

Former Avalanche defenseman Kyle Quincey and his wife Rachel are appreciative of the support they've received for their infant son Axl, who is battling Ependymoma.

Remembering Pierre Lacroix

Feature: Pierre Lacroix's Legacy

Former president and general manager Pierre Lacroix helped create what it mean to be a member of the Avalanche.

Honoring Pierre

The Avs are wearing special 'PL' decals on their helmets throughout this season in honor of former president and general manager Pierre Lacroix.

Video: Pierre's Impact

Pierre Lacroix left a legacy by helping create what it meant to be a member of the Avalanche, on the ice and in the Colorado community

Peter Forsberg Reflects on Lacroix

Peter Forsberg talks about his relationship with Pierre Lacroix on Altitude Sports Radio after the former Avs general manager passed away

Photos: Pierre Through The Years

Pierre Lacroix was the architect of the Avalanche's two Stanley Cup championships, which included the city of Denver's first major sports championship in 1996.

Avalanche Archives, Presented By Toyota

Chapter 1: A Brand Is Built

Avs Archives takes a look at the move from Quebec to Denver, key members of the club and the building blocks that laid the foundation for the Avs

Chapter 2: Championship Culture

Pierre Lacroix's vision and the Avs' fierce competitive mentality that set the team on a path to hoist two Stanley Cups is detailed.

Chapter 3: Retired Sweaters & Avs Heroes

Reflection of the six players that have their jerseys retired by the Avalanche and other fan-favorite players of the team's past.

Chapter 4: The Most Important Assists

A look at how the Avalanche's dedication to the community has been woven into the fabric of the franchise and reflects on all of the memories made with amazing friends along the way.

Chapter 5: Growth of the Game

Youth hockey in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region has grown substantially since the Avalanche arrived in 1995.

Chapter 6: Today's Team

The current Avalanche roster was built through the draft, development and savvy moves.

Chapter 7: Avs Faithful

The final chapter of the seven-part Avalanche Archives series looks at Avs Faithful, their passion for the team and the traditions of the club.

Avalanche Reverse Retro

Connecting The Past & Present

The Avalanche unveiled its Quebec Nordiques-inspired jersey, part of the adidas reverse retro collection.

History of the Nordiques

The Quebec Nordiques began play in the WHA in 1972 and entered the NHL in 1979

Video: Our Past, Our Present

Blending the past and present, the Avalanche's Reverse Retro jersey is based on the uniform the organization wore during its time in Quebec

Photos: Avalanche Reverse Retro

The Avalanche and Nordiques looks are blended together in a unique sweater

25th Anniversary Season

The Avalanche will celebrate the organization's 25th anniversary season in Denver during the upcoming 2020-21 campaign

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Feature: Pierre Lacroix's Legacy

Honoring Pierre

Video: Pierre's Impact

Peter Forsberg Reflects on Lacroix

Photos: Pierre Through The Years

Chapter 1: A Brand Is Built

Chapter 2: Championship Culture

Chapter 3: Retired Sweaters & Avs Heroes

Chapter 4: The Most Important Assists

Chapter 5: Growth of the Game

Chapter 6: Today's Team

Chapter 7: Avs Faithful

Connecting The Past & Present

History of the Nordiques

Video: Our Past, Our Present

Photos: Avalanche Reverse Retro

25th Anniversary Season

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Starting Off With A Win

Video: Postgame Interviews

Highlights: Avs vs. Blues

COL vs. STL: Postgame Analysis

Photo Gallery: Colorado vs. St. Louis

2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Scouting The Blues

Avalanche Playoff Central

Goaltending Duel

Going Back, Back... To 2001

No Secrets: Avs & Blues Know Each Other Well

NHL Stats: Avalanche in Playoffs

First Round Playoffs Schedule

Going Back, Back... To 2001

MacKinnon Ready to Get Started

Capacity Increase Approval for Playoffs

No Secrets: Avs & Blues Know Each Other Well

Expected To Be Back

Avalanche 360, presented by Toyota

Episode 18: Newhook Debuts While Keeping With College

Episode 17: Getting Reinforcements

Episode 16: Chat With Dubnyk

Watch More Avalanche 360 Videos

Capacity Increase Approval for Playoffs

Bellemare's Journey to 500

Retro Roundtable: The Gang Is All Here

NHL Stats: Avalanche in Playoffs

Playoffs Schedule: Starts Monday vs. Blues

Ball Arena Health & Safety Protocols for Fans

Avs In The Community

"Boulder Strong" Auction Raises Over $100K

Bellemare, Jost Meet With Boys & Girls Club

Rallying For Axl

Remembering Pierre Lacroix

Feature: Pierre Lacroix's Legacy

Honoring Pierre

Video: Pierre's Impact

Peter Forsberg Reflects on Lacroix

Photos: Pierre Through The Years

Avalanche Archives, Presented By Toyota

Chapter 1: A Brand Is Built

Chapter 2: Championship Culture

Chapter 3: Retired Sweaters & Avs Heroes

Chapter 4: The Most Important Assists

Chapter 5: Growth of the Game

Chapter 6: Today's Team

Chapter 7: Avs Faithful

Avalanche Reverse Retro

Connecting The Past & Present

History of the Nordiques

Video: Our Past, Our Present

Photos: Avalanche Reverse Retro

25th Anniversary Season

Headlines

Leaderboard

Photo Galleries

Feature: Pierre Lacroix's Legacy

Honoring Pierre

Video: Pierre's Impact

Peter Forsberg Reflects on Lacroix

Photos: Pierre Through The Years

Chapter 1: A Brand Is Built