Colorado Avalanche Lines & Depth Chart — 2026-27
Colorado Avalanche forwards, defensemen, and goaltenders for the 2026-27 season, ordered by Goals Above Replacement (GAR). Interactive line combinations are available on the live page.
Forwards
| Player | Pos | GP | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | — |
| Parker Kelly | LW | 2 | — |
| Martin Necas | RW | 2 | — |
| Artturi Lehkonen | LW | 2 | — |
| Brock Nelson | C | 2 | — |
| Nicolas Roy | RW | 2 | — |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 2 | — |
| Gabriel Landeskog | RW | 2 | — |
| Jaden Schwartz | LW | 2 | — |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 2 | — |
| T. Hughes | R | 2 | — |
Defensemen
| Player | Pos | GP | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | RD | 2 | — |
| Josh Manson | LD | 2 | — |
| Devon Toews | LD | 2 | — |
| Brent Burns | RD | 2 | — |
| Sam Malinski | RD | 2 | — |
| Brett Kulak | LD | 2 | — |
Goaltenders
| Goalie | GP | SV% | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Blackwood | 2 | 91.2% | -0.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How are the Colorado Avalanche lines on this page decided?
The depth chart is ordered by Goals Above Replacement within each position group, not by a coach's announced lines. It reflects who played and how well, so it can differ from the projected lines published before a game. Real line combinations, measured from who was on the ice together, are on the Team Impact page.
Who is the Colorado Avalanche starting goaltender?
1 goaltenders dressed for the Colorado Avalanche in 2026-27; the depth chart lists them in order of value, with goals saved above expected (GSAx) rather than raw save percentage.