With the 2025–26 season coming quickly around the corner, the Colorado Avalanche and their season record will start becoming a reality. Hence, the series continues on in part six as it reaches its conclusion, starting at the end of January.

January 25 at Toronto Maple Leafs (30–10–7)

The first of a four-game East Coast road trip takes place at the Scotiabank Arena against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The difference in Colorado’s last visit to Toronto was a deflected puck off a falling referee, leading to the game-winning goal in a 1–0 final in favor of the Leafs.

This Sunday afternoon matinee should be big for both teams, just past the halfway point of the season. Even with the Avalanche coming in on a four-game win streak, I think it comes to a close beyond regulation.

January 28 at Ottawa Senators (30–10–8)

The Avalanche and Senators have had wild matchups against each other as of late. In the first leg of a back-to-back for Colorado, it’ll be important for them to fight fire with fire. It should be another win for the Avalanche, perhaps in a calmer matchup.

January 29 at Montreal Canadiens (31–10–8)

The next night in Montreal, the Avalanche will have its work cut out for it. The Canadiens have turned themselves into contenders, particularly with Lane Hutson on the blue line.

With more improvements made to their side, the Canadiens might actually have the advantage. Particularly with the second leg of a back-to-back, the Avalanche will probably end up on the losing side in this game.

January 31 at Detroit Red Wings (31–11–8)

Colorado will wrap up the month of January back in the United States against an old rival. In a nationally televised Saturday afternoon game, all eyes will be on this one, with old-time fans looking for a repeat of 1997.

Although no longer in the same division or conference, it’ll be far from its heyday. Plus, the Yzerplan – or lack thereof – has put Detroit back. And it’ll put them in the loss column for this game.

February 2 vs. Detroit Red Wings (32–11–8)

Colorado and Detroit will face off just two days later, back in Denver at Ball Arena. Similar to what was just mentioned, the reverse game for the Red Wings won’t go much better in another win for the Avalanche.

February 4 vs. San Jose Sharks (33–11–8)

The last game for the Avalanche before the Olympic break sees them swimming with the Sharks. With San Jose’s continued rebuilding phase, this should easily be another win for Colorado.

With a two-week break ahead for some, while other Avalanche players will represent their country on the world’s biggest stage, Colorado is sitting pretty. Off the back of three straight wins, they sit at 34–11–8 in this prediction.

February 25 at Utah Mammoth (34–11–8)

After a pleasant break for some and Olympic action for others, Colorado starts on the road in what is the first leg of another back-to-back. However, coming back after long breaks hasn’t fared well for the Avalanche. That trend will continue in their last game against Utah.

February 26 vs. Minnesota Wild (34–12–8)

With Colorado coming home after playing the night before, it’ll be a rough evening back at Ball Arena. Minnesota will push forward after the break and take another game from the Avalanche.

February 28 vs. Chicago Blackhawks (34–13–8)

Unfortunately for Avalanche fans, this has all the makings of a trap game. An awkward 4:00 p.m. puck drop time against another division rival, off the back of two straight losses to other division rivals, against a team the Avalanche have always struggled against as of late.

Luckily for Colorado, they’ll at least force overtime against the Hawks. But yet again, I can see another defeat, their ninth beyond regulation in this prediction.

March 2 at Los Angeles Kings (34–13–9)

Back on the road in Southern California, where the season began, Colorado would look for a much-needed win. Having dropped three straight out of the Olympic break and slipping, it’s yet another start of a back-to-back.

But I see a fourth straight loss upcoming. This is not only because of the slow start out of the break but also because of changes in Colorado’s lineup as the trade deadline approaches on March 6.

March 3 at Anaheim Ducks (34–14–9)

Don’t worry, Avalanche fans; it’s not all doom and gloom to end this prediction piece. My bold prediction to end this sixth edition of the prediction series is a shutout for the Avalanche over the Ducks to get them to the record of 35–14–9.