Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog skates for the first time this season
Ross Colton has never played with Gabriel Landeskog, but he’s been on the opposing team for the NHL’s biggest stage and he’s started to learn why his new teammates speak and feel the way they do about...
View ArticleHow the Avalanche will (or won’t) replace forward Valeri Nichushkin
MONTREAL — A little more than two months ago, the Colorado Avalanche lost Artturi Lehkonen because of a neck injury. When asked how the team replaces a player like Lehkonen, coach Jared Bednar’s answer...
View ArticleCale Makar falls short of record as Bruins outlast slow-starting Avalanche
BOSTON — One good period on the road against one of the best teams in the NHL isn’t going to be enough most nights, and that was all the Colorado Avalanche could muster Thursday night at TD Garden. The...
View ArticleArtturi Lehkonen, Bowen Byram set to return as Avalanche lineup gets...
The Colorado Avalanche is about to get a much-needed break, but reinforcements have arrived just ahead of it. Artturi Lehkonen and Bo Byram have been cleared to return to the lineup Wednesday night...
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Logan O’Connor, Nathan MacKinnon help Avalanche steamroll struggling Kings
Five weeks ago the Colorado Avalanche lost a game to the lowly Chicago Blackhawks and Devon Toews teed off on some of his teammates after it was over. The Avs have put together their best extended run...
View ArticleAvalanche Journal: The West is better than expected, and the path to another...
It’s a hard thing to quantify, but there was some level of consensus that the Eastern Conference might be better than its counterpart at the start of the 2023-24 NHL season. The West had a few great...
View ArticleAvalanche’s Cale Makar is eligible for new NHL best-on-best tournament in...
TORONTO — The NHL is returning to the Winter Olympics in 2026, with a scaled-down best-on-best tournament as an appetizer next year. While the NHL celebrated an announcement Friday signaling a return...
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Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Alexandar Georgiev all shine at NHL All-Star Game
TORONTO — Nathan MacKinnon collected a pass from childhood hero-turned-pal, split a couple of players masquerading as defenders and pulled off what looked a bit like an homage to the guy who sent him...
View ArticleDevils hand Avalanche second straight loss after comeback bid falls short
NEWARK, N.J. — The Colorado Avalanche was one of the hottest teams in the NHL before an extended break in conjunction with the All-Star game. The Avs don’t look quite the same on the other side of it....
View ArticleFor now, less is not more for Avalanche workhorse goalie Alexandar Georgiev
NEW YORK — One of the top preseason storylines for the 2023-24 season with the Colorado Avalanche was how coach Jared Bednar and the club would manage the workload for Alexandar Georgiev after leaning...
View ArticleEven while leading the NHL in goals, Avalanche could use more depth scoring
SUNRISE, Fla. — The Colorado Avalanche do not lack for offense most nights, a statement that is backed up by the club leading the NHL in both goals and goals per game one month from the trade deadline....
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Panthers swamp Avalanche, sending them to season-worst fourth straight defeat
SUNRISE, Fla. — The Colorado Avalanche lost their mojo during an extended break in conjunction with the All-Star game. They look like they need another one to find it. The Avs lost their fourth...
View ArticleAvalanche’s long-term gamble on Miles Wood paying off in Year 1: “It’s just...
WASHINGTON — A younger, less confident version of Miles Wood might have immediately done what he’s been known to do his entire career: attack, with speed, in mostly straight lines. Wood had the puck...
View ArticleAvalanche’s long-term gamble on Miles Wood paying off in Year 1: “It’s just...
WASHINGTON — A younger, less confident version of Miles Wood might have immediately done what he’s been known to do his entire career: attack, with speed, in mostly straight lines. Wood had the puck...
View ArticleAvalanche ends long road trip with loss at Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. — NHL points leader Nikita Kucherov had two goals and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Thursday night. Kucherov picked up his 93rd point on a goal...
View ArticleRyan Johansen snaps 21-game scoring drought in Avs’ win over Canucks
The Colorado Avalanche has not been the same team since the All-Star break, but welcoming the team atop the NHL standings to Ball Arena provided an opportunity to remind everyone of its...
View ArticleHome success has fueled Avalanche this season, could be key to claiming...
The Avs were the road warriors of the Western Conference a season ago — a distinction that played a huge role in collecting a second straight Central Division title. This season, the opposite is true....
View ArticleAvalanche waste strong effort from Justus Annunen, fall to Red Wings in overtime
Justus Annunen had the best start of his young NHL career, but the Colorado Avalanche couldn’t provide enough offensive support to get the rookie his second win. Patrick Kane scored in overtime and...
View ArticleAvalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin returns to practice after time in NHL/NHLPA...
Valeri Nichushkin was cleared Monday to return to practice with the Colorado Avalanche after more than a month away from the team. Nichushkin last played for the club Jan. 10 at Ball Arena against...
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Avalanche players cherish afternoon with children at charity brunch: “These...
Ryan Johansen recently played in his 900th career NHL game, and this is his third organization since debuting 13 years ago with the Columbus Blue Jackets. He’s been heavily involved in charitable works...
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