The Colorado Avalanche's penalty kill struggled late in the season, dropping to 12th in the NHL with a 79.7% success rate after yielding 10 power-play goals in the final five games. The team faces challenges as they prepare to replace key skaters lost to injury and trades.

With several forwards and defensemen moving out, including Andrew Cogliano, who was integral to the PK, the Avalanche must fill several pivotal roles. While some players like Calvin de Haan are poised to step up on defense, finding a consistent forward rotation remains a challenge.