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Quebec Nordiques
Now the Colorado Avalanche. The records below cover every name the team has played under.
Every Colorado Avalanche head-to-head record: 4,621 games against 46 opponents since 1972-73.
All-time record2287-2049-285
NHL1966-1786-261
WHA321-263-24
Regular season2066-1861-285
Postseason221-188
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Most common matchups
Titles and postseason[1][3]
| Achievement | League | Total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| League titles | NHL | 3 | 2021-22, 2000-01, 1995-96 |
| Conference titles | NHL | 3 | Western Conference: 2021-22, 2000-01, 1995-96 |
| Division titles | NHL | 13 | Central Division: 2025-26, 2022-23, 2021-22, 2013-14; West Division: 2020-21; Northwest Division: 2002-03, 2001-02, 2000-01, 1999-00, 1998-99; Pacific Division: 1997-98, 1996-97, 1995-96 |
| League titles | WHA | 1 | 1976-77 |
| League runner-up | WHA | 1 | 1974-75 |
Names and colors
- 1972-73 to 1978-79 Quebec Nordiques
- 1979-80 to 1994-95 Quebec Nordiques
- Since 1995-96 Colorado Avalanche
Home venues[2]
- 1972-73 to 1978-79 Colisée de Québec WHA
- 1979-80 to 1994-95 Colisée de Québec NHL
- 1995-96 to 1998-99 McNichols Sports Arena NHL
- Since 1999-00 Ball Arena NHL
Upcoming
| Date | Matchup | Round |
|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 28 | New Jersey Devils at Colorado Avalanche |
Against conferences
| Conference | vs members at the time | vs current members |
|---|---|---|
| vs Clarence Campbell Conference | 174-218-60 | 0-0 |
| vs Eastern Conference | 458-335-43 | 879-812-145 |
| vs Prince of Wales Conference | 292-367-87 | 0-0 |
| vs Western Conference | 997-845-71 | 1002-909-104 |
"At the time" counts opponents by their conference in the season each game was played; "current" counts every game against today's members.
Against divisions
| Division | vs members at the time | vs current members |
|---|---|---|
| vs Adams (Prince of Wales Conference) | 196-229-55 | 0-0 |
| vs Atlantic (Eastern Conference) | 218-161-18 | 460-437-74 |
| vs Central (Western Conference) | 415-345-21 | 462-419-41 |
| vs Metropolitan (Eastern Conference) | 106-89 | 419-375-71 |
| vs Norris (Clarence Campbell Conference) | 80-82-19 | 0-0 |
| vs Norris (Prince of Wales Conference) | 14-18-8 | 0-0 |
| vs Northeast (Eastern Conference) | 86-57-20 | 0-0 |
| vs Northwest (Western Conference) | 170-160-17 | 0-0 |
| vs Pacific (Western Conference) | 412-340-33 | 540-490-63 |
| vs Patrick (Clarence Campbell Conference) | 13-22-10 | 0-0 |
| vs Patrick (Prince of Wales Conference) | 82-120-24 | 0-0 |
| vs Smythe (Clarence Campbell Conference) | 81-114-31 | 0-0 |
| vs Southeast (Eastern Conference) | 48-28-5 | 0-0 |
| vs West Division | 45-21 | 0-0 |
| vs Canadian Division | 46-29-2 | 0-0 |
| vs East Division | 96-78-6 | 139-113-10 |
| vs West Division | 93-75-8 | 145-120-11 |
"At the time" counts opponents by their division in the season each game was played; "current" counts every game against today's members.
Every opponent
Eastern Conference
| Opponent | Record | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Avalanche vs Boston Bruins | 68-86-15 | 169 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Buffalo Sabres | 79-66-20 | 165 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Carolina Hurricanes | 125-94-24 | 243 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets | 46-24-1 | 71 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Detroit Red Wings | 81-85-5 | 171 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Florida Panthers | 34-20-3 | 57 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Montreal Canadiens | 79-93-15 | 187 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs New Jersey Devils | 55-47-8 | 110 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs New York Islanders | 47-50-4 | 101 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs New York Rangers | 51-48-7 | 106 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Ottawa Senators | 39-20-4 | 63 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Philadelphia Flyers | 45-53-14 | 112 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Pittsburgh Penguins | 49-45-7 | 101 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning | 32-29-3 | 64 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs | 48-38-9 | 95 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Washington Capitals | 40-48-9 | 97 |
Western Conference
| Opponent | Record | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Avalanche vs Anaheim Ducks | 60-54-7 | 121 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Calgary Flames | 85-83-20 | 188 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks | 93-71-9 | 173 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars | 104-94-12 | 210 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers | 136-114-10 | 260 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings | 88-83-8 | 179 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild | 81-74-3 | 158 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators | 51-58-5 | 114 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks | 83-65-5 | 153 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken | 14-8 | 22 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs St. Louis Blues | 93-83-11 | 187 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Utah Mammoth | 5-2 | 7 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Vancouver Canucks | 92-84-15 | 191 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights | 20-22 | 42 |
| Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets | 35-37-1 | 73 |
Other opponents
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