Denver Fans Face a Year of Bad Luck

The year 2026 has felt like a storm for Denver sports.

Injuries on the Rise

• Bo Nix’s ankle
• Nathan MacKinnon’s knee

These injuries have piled up, leaving the team scrambling.

Avalanche's Playoff Woes

• 8‑1 record in the first two rounds, beating the Kings and Wild.
• In Game 3 against Vegas, a single goal turned confidence into doubt.
• A key player was injured; the team fell apart and lost a chance to stay in the series.
• The loss felt like a cruel joke after a season that had seemed so promising.

Fans' Frustration

Many Denver supporters feel the weight of these setbacks:

• Missing out on playoff glory.
• Wondering why bad things keep happening.
• Some even joke about needing a sacrifice to lift the “curse.”

It’s a way of coping with repeated disappointments.

One Fan's Optimism

Tanner Roush keeps his optimism alive:

“It’s not over until it’s over.”

He still believes in the team and supports a local contest that let him win tickets to see his favorite player, showing how fans stay connected.
He even offered a stunt job for the star player if needed—an example of community spirit.

Historical Context

The Avalanche have never come back from a 0‑3 deficit in a seven‑game series. That fact adds to the frustration for fans who remember past successes.

Looking Ahead

Still, they hold onto hope that the next season might break this pattern.