Avalanche History: Playoff Appearances and Team Captains

44 Playoff Appearances from 1979-80 to 2023-24

The Colorado Avalanche franchise has a rich history in the NHL, having made 44 playoff appearances since their inception in 1979. The team has won the Stanley Cup three times in 1996, 2001, and 2022.

Team Captains

Gary Smith (1979-81)

Rick Martin (1981-83)

Lanny McDonald (1983-89)

Joe Sakic (1992-2009)

Adam Foote (2009-11)

Gabriel Landeskog (2012-Present)

Landeskog, who was named captain at the age of 20, is the longest-serving captain in Avalanche history. He has led the team to a Stanley Cup victory in 2022.

Nathan MacKinnon (2021-Present)

MacKinnon, an alternate captain since 2016, was named co-captain with Landeskog in 2021. He is one of the most dynamic players in the NHL and is considered a future Hall of Famer.