The Colorado Avalanche began the season with a dud against a recent Stanley Cup champion — the Vegas Golden Knights. But the Avs looked like a completely different club Monday night, completing the first half of the regular season with a statement effort against the defending champion Florida Panthers.

It felt like the Avalanche weren’t going to get anything past Sergei Bobrovsky and his posts. The Panther’s goalie was excellent to start the game.

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The Colorado Avalanche (27-17-1) continue their homestand against the Edmonton Oilers (28-13-3). Puck drop is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. MT but could be pushed back to 7:50 p.m. since it’s the second part of a double-header on ESPN.

Despite Blackwood's incredible play, the Avs have been scuffling in the new year. They've gone 4-2-1 in 2025, alternating wins and losses as their offence has started to dry up. Contrast that with the Oilers, who have won seven of their past eight, including two shutouts from Stuart Skinner and five four-goal nights from the offence.

In the wake of a 3-0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, the Colorado Avalanche couldn’t focus on the past. With a brutal schedule awaiting them, they had to come out against the New York Rangers on Tuesday night and get the ship righted.

The Colorado Avalanche (26-17-1) open a five-game homestand against the middling New York Rangers (20-20-2). Puck drop is scheduled for 7:08 p.m. MT. READ MORE: Is Casey Mittelstadt’s Cold Streak Becoming a Major Issue?

The Florida Panthers are expected to have Toby Bjornfot in the lineup tonight when they play the Colorado Avalanche. Bjornfot, who played in one game with the Panthers after being claimed off waivers at the trade deadline last season,

If New Jersey's journey to contention feels a little familiar, there's a good reason why. And will the Devils make another Cup run this spring?

If Colorado has another trip to Winnipeg this season, it will be during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Avalanche will have to hope it can find its mojo from the 2024 postseason.