Colorado Avalanche vs Pittsburgh Penguins Head-to-Head

Avalanche built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 34 of 62 decided meetings (55%) (plus 7 ties). In the shootout era they are 14-17 against each other (45% Avalanche). 7 historical ties live in the all-time ledger, all predating the 2005 shootout rule. Games average a 2.7-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Avalanche's 8-goal win. The 1980s produced the deepest sample with 32 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1979, so the rivalry has spanned 47 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Avalanche won 6-2 on Mar 24, 2026. Through the 2020s Avalanche have led 6-5 between the teams.