Colorado Avalanche top the “Death Valley” division

The Colorado Avalanche are the class of the toughest division in the NHL, one that's earned a very colorful nickname.

Dec 19, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) and defenseman Samuel Girard (49) the win over the Winnipeg Jets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn ImagesThe Colorado Avalanche top the toughest division in the NHL. That’s not hyperbole. The numbers back up that assertion. The top three teams in the league all come from the Central Division.

The Avalanche top the league with 57 points entering Sunday’s action. Behind them, the Dallas Stars have 53, while the “Quinnesota” Wild have 49. That…