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After an impressive underdog triumph in making the playoffs in 2010, and Coach Sacco finishing third in Jack Adams Trophy voting, the Avs failed to qualify for the playoffs in 2011.

Earning only 68 points in the standings, setting a franchise record for losing and winless streaks after the All-Star break, the Colorado Avalanche have seen their worst season yet since moving to Denver.

One point less than their previous worst season in 2009-2010.

They finished 29th in the 30-team National Hockey League, besting only their division mates, the Edmonton Oilers.

Matt Duchene set a franchise record as the youngest scoring leader in Quebec / Colorado history with 67 points, sharing the club goals-leader title with David Jones, each with 27 tallies.

Former Avs great Peter Forsberg attempted a comeback in the NHL with Colorado midseason.

After 2 games, zero points and compiling a minus 4 rating, Forsberg announced his retirement from professional hockey.

Captain Adam Foote also retired after the final game of the season.