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The 2022–23 Colorado Avalanche season was the 44th season for the Avalanche as the
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(NHL) franchise that joined the league in 1979, the 27th playing season since the franchise relocated from
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prior to the start of the
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, and the 51st season overall, including their play in the
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(WHA), where the franchise was established in 1972. They entered the season as the defending
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champions. On April 4, 2023, the Avalanche clinched a playoff spot after an overtime win against the
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. They were upset in the first round by the
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, losing in seven games.


Standings


Divisional standings


Conference standings


Schedule and results


Preseason


Regular season


Playoffs


Player statistics

Final stats


Skaters


Goaltenders

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 2022–23 season. Key: Contract is entry-level.
Contract initially takes effect in the 2023–24 season.


Trades


Players acquired


Players lost


Signings


Draft picks

Below are the Colorado Avalanche's selections at the 2022 NHL entry draft, which was held on July 7 to 8, 2022, at
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in
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.


References

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Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche (colloquially known as the Avs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. The Avalanche compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Con ...
Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche (colloquially known as the Avs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. The Avalanche compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Con ...
Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche (colloquially known as the Avs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. The Avalanche compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Con ...
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