The 2022–23 Colorado Avalanche season was the 44th season for the

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(NHL) franchise that joined the league in 1979, 27th playing season since the franchise relocated from

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prior to the start of the 1995–96 NHL season, and 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 Stanley Cup champions. On April 4, 2023, the Avalanche clinched a playoff spot after a 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.

Roster

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

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, which was held on July 7 to 8, 2022, at

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References

Colorado Avalanche seasons

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