Overview

• The Colorado Avalanche were eliminated in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs by the Dallas Stars, marking a third consecutive early postseason exit.
• General Manager Chris MacFarland and President Joe Sakic held a press conference to address the loss, emphasizing execution failures in late-game situations as the primary cause of defeat.
• The team announced the dismissal of assistant coach Ray Bennett, who oversaw a struggling power play that went 3-for-22 during the series, while affirming head coach Jared Bednar's job security.
• Key players such as Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and returning captain Gabriel Landeskog remain central to the Avalanche's championship aspirations, with Sakic declaring the team's competitive window still open.
• MacFarland confirmed that the Avalanche aim to re-sign key contributors like Brock Nelson, though free-agent decisions and roster evaluations remain ongoing as the offseason begins.