Ranking Colorado's 10 Most Painful Playoff Exits

The Hockey Writers is taking a deep dive into the Avalanche's postseason history and identifying the series losses that still sting the most. These retrospectives serve as a reminder of how brutal playoff hockey can be, even for franchises with championship pedigree. Understanding a team's playoff heartbreaks often provides context for the moves they make in the offseason and the urgency they feel heading into the next season.