The Colorado Avalanche are not the only team in the state enjoying an extension on their season as their AHL affiliate the Colorado Eagles qualified for the playoffs as well. While the feat is a large accomplishment for an Avalanche farm club, which had not seen the postseason since the 2010-11 season, the Colorado Eagles extend their playoff streak to 16 straight seasons and in each year of their existence.
It came down to the wire as the Eagles did not clinch until the last game of the season in a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Barracuda but then they also needed help from the San Diego Gulls to defeat the Tucson Roadrunners and keep them one standings point behind.