It took the full 56-game schedule, but the Colorado Avalanche managed to climb the West Division mountain and end the season with the best record in the NHL. The Avs tied the Golden Knights with 82 points but finished tops in the league on the strength of having more regulation wins than the Knights. As a result, they have guaranteed home-ice advantage through the playoffs and a first-round matchup with the St. Louis Blues.
Colorado Avalanche Analysis: Best Team in the League
Irrespective of the lens, the Avalanche were the best team in the league. Colorado led the league in Corsi rating, shots percentage, scoring chances percentage, and high-danger percentage at five-on-five.