The Colorado Avalanche proved they weren't infallible during Week 9 of the 2025-26 NHL season as they sustained their first regulation loss in more than a month. However, the defeat wasn't enough to supplant the Avalanche from the top spot in this week's ratings.

Colorado, which suffered its first regulation loss of the campaign on Oct. 25, a 3-2 setback against the Boston Bruins , entered Week 9 with a point streak that it extended to 17 games (14-0-3) with last Tuesday's 3-1 triumph over the Vancouver Canucks . The club stumbled at the start of its four-game road trip, allowing the first four goals of its contest against the New York Islanders en route to a 6-3 loss but quickly got back on course with 3-2 victories against the New York Rangers in overtime and Philadelphia Fly

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