 In 1998–99, with the addition of the Nashville Predators to the NHL, the NHL realigned their divisions and the Avalanche were put in the new Northwest Division.Despite a slow 2–6–1 start, Colorado finished with a 44–28–10 record for 98 points, won the Northwest Division and finished second in the Western Conference.Between January 10 and February 7, the Avalanche had their longest ever winning streak with 12 games.