The 1978–79 Colorado Rockies season was the Rockies' third season and the fifth season of the franchise.
Like three of the previous four seasons, the Rockies did not qualify for the playoffs.
[1] Vs. Campbell Conference Vs. Wales Conference Vs. Smythe Division Vs. Patrick Division Vs. Adams Division Vs. Norris Division
[3] Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals MIN=Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; GAA = Goals against average; SO = Shutouts; Colorado's draft picks at the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft held at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal.