The 2005–06 Colorado Avalanche season was the 11th operational season and 10th playing season since the franchise relocated from Quebec prior to the start of the 1995–96 NHL season.
[2] Note: CR = Conference rank; GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; OTL = Overtime loss; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points Bolded teams qualified for the playoffs.
Divisions: CE – Central, PA – Pacific, NW – Northwest P – Clinched Presidents Trophy; Y – Clinched Division; X – Clinched Playoff spot
Win (2 points) Loss (0 points) Overtime/shootout loss (1 point) Win Loss The Avalanche were involved in the following transactions from February 17, 2005, the day after the 2004–05 NHL season was officially cancelled, through June 19, 2006, the day of the deciding game of the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals.
[7] Colorado's draft picks at the 2005 NHL entry draft held at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario.