2008–09 Colorado Avalanche season

The 2008–09 Colorado Avalanche season was the franchise's 37th season, 30th in the National Hockey League, and 14th as the Colorado Avalanche.

The team finished last place in its division and conference for the first time since 1991–92 when they were still the Quebec Nordiques, and did not qualify for the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Regular season
The Avalanche struggled offensively, finishing 30th overall in scoring with just 192 goals (excluding 7 shootout-winning goals). They were also shut out a league-high 12 times, tied with the Los Angeles Kings.

Schedule and results

 * Green background indicates win (2 points).
 * Red background indicates regulation loss (0 points).
 * White background indicates overtime/shootout loss (1 point).

Playoffs
The Colorado Avalanche failed to qualify for the 2009 NHL Playoffs.

Goaltenders
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Avalanche. Stats reflect time with the Avalanche only.

‡Traded mid-season

Draft picks
Colorado's picks at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft in Ottawa • Ontario.

Lake Erie Monsters
The Avalanche's American Hockey League affiliate was the Lake Erie Monsters, based in Cleveland, Ohio.

Johnstown Chiefs
The Johnstown Chiefs of the ECHL were the Avalanche's second-tier affiliate.