The Colorado Avalanche are on a roll and heading into the second half of the season and have an opportunity to stand among the league's elite in history. With only three losses through 41 gzames, Colorado leads the league with 69 points. They have a chance to end the season with the most points in a season in NHL history.
Who holds the record for most points?
As mentioned above the Avalanche have 69 points through the mid-way point of the season. They are on track to become the new record holders for most points in a season by an NHL team.The current record is held by the Boston Bruins, who had 135 points during the 2022-23 season. They had a record of 65-12-5 and had the most points by a huge margin. Bruins forward David Pastrnak led the team with 113 points on 61 goals and 52 assists. His 113 points finished third in the league. The Avalanche have a record of 31-3-7 for 69 points and they are led by elite center Nathan MacKInnon, who has 74 points at the half way point.
What does the rest of the Avalanche schedule look like?
Colorado's remaining schedule is in the middle of the pack. The teams left on the schedule have a winning percentage of .553 and a significant number of games left on the schedule are against teams that are at or below .500. 22 of the remaining 41 games are at home. Colorado has a big lead in both points and division lead so with their remaining schedule things could get difficult.
One thing that could get in their weay is the Olympic break, which is a 20 day break from NHL games. This break will be long and take place from February 5-24. This break will likely disrupt most NHL teams but with the roll Colorado has been on this break could not have come at a worse time.
Colorado is firing on all cylinders and is currently on all gas and no brakes. MacKinnon has been elite, defenseman Cale Makar is once again spectacular in all areas of the ice, and goaltender Scott Wedgewood may be in the Vezina Trophy conversation for the league's best goaltender if he continues his hot play. The Avalanche has the chance to do something special, hold the record for most points in a season and hoist the Stanley Cup.