It’s probably because of Nathan MacKinnon, and it might have something to do with Cale Makar and Mikko Rantanen, when healthy. But one thing is for certain: Hockey fans really enjoy watching the Avalanche throughout North America.
Through 17 road games, the Avs are playing before an average crowd of 18,163, highest in the NHL. Toronto (18,057), New Jersey (18,040), Boston (17,920) and Dallas (17,677) round out the top five.
Surprisingly, the reigning Presidents’ Trophy champion Tampa Bay Lightning is last on the list at 16,068.
MacKinnon and company sell tickets, just like Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner with the Maple Leafs, Taylor Hall and Jack Hughes with the Devils, David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand with the Bruins, and Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn with the Stars.