10 Takeaways: Everything Is Slowly Coming Together For The Avalanche

Mar 24, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) reacts after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Even as the top team in the NHL pretty much all season, the Avalanche have still been a work in progress. They say you want to peak at the right time, when the Stanley Cup playoffs are around the corner, and it feels like the Avs are inching closer to that reality.

Against the Penguins, we saw another step in that direction. The Avs won 6-2 and earned their 47th win of the season. Mix in yet another Dallas Stars loss in regulation, and Colorado is now seven points ahead with a game in hand.

Just six nights ago, the difference between the two clubs was only two points. From roster build, power play, and more, everything is falling into place with the playoffs less than a month away. It’s up to this team to make the most of it.

10 Takeaways 1. Logan O’Connor is the latest addition to the lineup, and one that the team had been waiting all year for. Jared Bednar wasted little time engraining him into his usual role.