It’s taken a bit of time but Charlie Coyle is finally making an impact with the Colorado Avalanche. After a slow start since being traded from the Boston Bruins, he’s getting hot at the right time.
A Hot Streak at the Perfect Time
Coyle extended his point streak to six games Sunday night with a goal and two assists against the Anaheim Ducks. In this hot stretch he’s got 11 points—two goals and nine assists—so he’s getting hot when it matters.
When Coyle first joined the Avalanche earlier this year he didn’t get going right away. In his first 13 games with Colorado he had two assists. But now the former Bruin is showing why the Avalanche wanted him before the playoff push.
The Trade That Brought Coyle to Colorado
The Bruins traded Coyle to the Avalanche as part of their bigger sell-off at the 2025 deadline. In return, Boston got 26 year old center Casey Mittelstadt, prospect Will Zellers and a 2025 2nd round pick. They also get Colorado’s 2026 5th round pick as part of the deal.
The trade was met with mixed reviews but Coyle’s recent play has the Avalanche looking good. He couldn’t have come up at a better time for a team looking to go deep in the playoffs.
Playoff Matchup Looms Against Dallas
The Avalanche has clinched the 3rd seed in the Central Division and will face the Dallas Stars in the first round of the playoffs which start next week. With Coyle playing this well Colorado fans are feeling good about their chances against a tough Stars team.
Dallas was second in the division so they’re a tough opponent but Coyle’s experience and timing could be the difference.
Why This Matters for Both Teams
For the Avalanche, Coyle’s hot streak comes at a great time as they head into what’s going to be a tough playoff run. For the Bruins they hope players like Casey Mittelstadt can fill the void left by Coyle.
As both teams go through the challenges ahead, all eyes will be on Coyle under pressure. If he’s hot like he is now, he might just be Colorado’s secret weapon.
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