Here are the key storylines surrounding the Colorado Avalanche and their upcoming schedule for the week of March 29 to April 5, 2026.
The Push for the Presidents’ Trophy & No. 1 Seed
The Avalanche recently became the first NHL team to clinch a spot in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, crossing the 100-point threshold earlier this month.
The current focus is on fending off the red-hot Dallas Stars to secure the top seed in the Central Division and secure home-ice advantage through the playoffs.
Trade Deadline Acquisitions Settling In
The Avalanche are still riding the high of being widely considered one of the biggest winners of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. They made aggressive moves to bolster their depth down the middle, most notably re-acquiring fan-favorite Nazem Kadri from the Calgary Flames and picking up Nicolas Roy from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Roy is currently day-to-day with an upper-body injury and is expected to be out for “a little bit.”
Health and Roster Depth
A major storyline heading into April is the team finally getting healthier. Captain Gabriel Landeskog recently returned to the lineup after dealing with a mysterious March injury, and other key depth pieces like Artturi Lehkonen and Ross Colton are back in action.
Nathan MacKinnon’s Milestone Watch
Nathan MacKinnon is having another MVP-caliber season and is currently knocking on the door of the 50-goal mark. Fans and media are closely watching to see if he can cross that milestone during this upcoming homestand.
Bouncing Back
The Avs are coming off a slight stumble after a 4-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on March 28, so head coach Jared Bednar will be looking for a sharp response this week.
Avalanche Upcoming Schedule
This week features a heavily home-tilted schedule for Colorado. They play three of their next four games in the friendly confines of Ball Arena, which should give them a great opportunity to bank points against out-of-division opponents like the Flames and Vancouver Canucks. The premier matchup of the week, however, is a massive Saturday afternoon showdown on the road against the Stars. With both teams fighting for the top spot in the Central Division, that April 4 game has the potential to dictate playoff seeding.
| Date | Opponent | Time (EDT) | Location |
| Monday, March 30 | vs. Calgary Flames | 8:30 PM | Ball Arena (Denver, CO) |
| Wednesday, April 1 | vs. Vancouver Canucks | 8:30 PM | Ball Arena (Denver, CO) |
| Saturday, April 4 | @ Dallas Stars | 3:00 PM | American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) |
| Sunday, April 5 | vs. St. Louis Blues | 9:30 PM | Ball Arena (Denver, CO) |
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