The Colorado Avalanche didn't just close out their regular season on Thursday night; they etched their name deeper into the franchise history books. With a commanding 2-0 victory over the Seattle Kraken, the Avs secured their 121st point of the season, officially breaking the team's single-season points record previously held by the 2021-22 Stanley Cup championship squad.
Goaltender Scott Wedgewood was the backbone of the win, turning away all 22 shots he faced to secure his fourth shutout of the season. The defensive effort paved the way for Nick Blankenburg, who broke a scoreless tie with a late second-period goal after having an earlier tally overturned. Parker Kelly added an insurance marker in the third, sealing the historic win.
This victory clinched the Presidents' Trophy for the Avalanche, proving their dominance over the grueling 82-game schedule. The achievement is a powerful statement as they head into the postseason, having rested key players like Nathan MacKinnon—who finishes the year as the Rocket Richard Trophy winner with a career-high 53 goals—for the final game.
The stage is now set for the playoffs. Colorado will open their first-round series at home on Sunday against the Los Angeles Kings, renewing a playoff rivalry that dates back over two decades. With a record-setting regular season behind them, the Avalanche have officially shifted their focus to the ultimate goal: chasing another Stanley Cup.
