Colorado Avalanche D-Men lead NHL in crucial category

Fansided | December 16, 2025

A revealing study confirmed just how potent the Colorado Avalanche's blue line has been this season.

Dec 7, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) skates during player introductions against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

The Colorado Avalanche have been consistently ranked as the team with the best blue line in the NHL. It’s easy to see why. With two elite defensemen in Cale Makar and Devon Toews, the Avalanche have a head start on just about every team in the league.