Cale Makar avoids focusing on milestones, even though he often finds himself in the spotlight. The Colorado Avalanche defenseman isn’t one to seek attention, despite his impressive achievements. On Saturday, Makar reached a new milestone…
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Detroit Red Wings End Slump with Win Against Blue Jackets in Columbus
The Detroit Red Wings overcame a two-goal lead loss to secure a thrilling 5-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Thursday night. Head coach Todd McLellan said, “The finish is what…
NHL Recap: Avs overcome goalie injury to beat Sabres in OT in Denver
Devon Toews scored just 48 seconds into overtime, and the Colorado Avalanche came from behind to defeat the Buffalo Sabres 6-5 in Denver on Thursday night, stretching their winning streak to six games. Jonathan Drouin…
The Colorado Avalanche rallied late to defeat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in overtime in Buffalo
Devon Toews scored 48 seconds into overtime, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-5 comeback victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night in Denver. This was the second time this season the Avalanche overcame…
Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin is day-to-day with a lower-body injury
The Colorado Avalanche will be missing forward Valeri Nichushkin for an unknown amount of time because of a lower-body injury. Coach Jared Bednar shared after practice on Thursday that Nichushkin’s situation is “day-to-day.” “I don’t…
Sabres’ Bowen Byram heads back to Denver to play the Avalanche
Bowen Byram played a crucial role on defense when the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup in 2022. However, due to the team’s deep defensive group and a need for a second-line center, he was…
Avalanche cruise to a 5th consecutive victory, defeating the Jets
Casey Mittelstadt scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 in Denver on Tuesday night. Artturi Lehkonen and Devon Toews also scored for Colorado. Josh Manson…
Lehkonen Scores First Career Hat Trick as Avalanche Defeat Utah 4-1, Extend Winning Streak
Artturi Lehkonen had a career-defining night, scoring his first NHL hat trick as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Utah Hockey Club 4-1 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Lehkonen credited teammate Mikko Rantanen for…
Lehkonen’s Hat Trick Powers Avalanche to 4-1 Win Over Utah, Blackwood Shines in Goal
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Utah Hockey Club 4-1 on Friday night, with Artturi Lehkonen leading the charge by scoring a hat trick. Mackenzie Blackwood was strong in goal for Colorado, making 34 saves and…
Artturi Lehkonen’s hat trick leads Avalanche to victory over Utah
Artturi Lehkonen scored his first career hat trick, and Nathan MacKinnon added three assists to help the Colorado Avalanche beat the Utah Hockey Club 4-1 on Friday in Salt Lake City. Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood, who…
The Avalanche have signed newly acquired goalie Blackwood to a 5-year, $26.25 million contract extension
It didn’t take long for goalie Mackenzie Blackwood to prove himself as the Colorado Avalanche’s starter for both now and the future after he signed a five-year, $26.25 million contract extension on Friday. The Avalanche…
The Avalanche are finding their rhythm as they prepare for their upcoming matchup with Utah
The Colorado Avalanche are enjoying a well-deserved break before they return from the holiday pause and prepare to face the Utah Hockey Club in Salt Lake City on Friday. This four-day break is the Avalanche’s…
Blackwood and Georgiev meet their former teams as the Avalanche and Sharks face off following the goalie trade.
It didn’t take long for goaltenders Mackenzie Blackwood and Alexandar Georgiev to find themselves facing off against their former teammates, blocking shots for different teams. Blackwood and Georgiev, who were traded for each other last…
Goalies on both teams return to a familiar environment as the Avalanche take on the Sharks
Less than two weeks after being traded for each other, goalies Alexandar Georgiev of the San Jose Sharks and Mackenzie Blackwood of the Colorado Avalanche might face off when the teams meet on Thursday night…
Kiefer Sherwood’s three-goal performance leads the Canucks to a victory over the Avalanche
Kiefer Sherwood scored three goals, completing a natural hat trick, and Thatcher Demko made 30 saves to help the Vancouver Canucks defeat the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Monday. This was Sherwood’s first-ever hat trick in…
Mackenzie Blackwood made 37 saves to help the Colorado Avalanche defeat the struggling Nashville Predators
Mackenzie Blackwood made 37 saves in his first game with Colorado, helping the Avalanche win 5-2 against the Nashville Predators on Saturday night in Denver. Blackwood, who was traded from the San Jose Sharks on…
Justus Annunen, who was recently with the Avalanche, is now back with the Predators
After Alexandar Georgiev struggled, the Colorado Avalanche gave Justus Annunen a chance to be their goaltender, but inconsistent performance led to his trade to Nashville on November 30. Two weeks later, Annunen could get the…
Dylan Guenther scored twice to lead Utah past the Colorado Avalanche in a 4-2 victory
Dylan Guenther scored twice and had one assist, while Vladislav Kolyachonok also found the net, helping the Utah Hockey Club defeat the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 in Denver on Thursday night. Karel Vejmelka made 23 saves,…
On a hot streak, Utah aims to slow down the Avalanche’s powerful duo
The Utah Hockey Club will make their first trip to Denver since moving from Arizona and will face a newly revamped Colorado Avalanche team on Thursday night. At least part of the team is new.…
Mikko Rantanen led Colorado Avalanche against the Pittsburgh Penguins in a big win
Mikko Rantanen scored three goals and added two assists to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. Nathan MacKinnon contributed a goal and four assists, while Scott Wedgewood…
Avalanche gaining momentum as they wrap up road trip against Penguins
Two teams that are playing well will face off when the Colorado Avalanche visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. The Avalanche have won three of their last four games on their current five-game road trip,…
Scott Wedgewood and the Colorado Avalanche blanked the New Jersey Devils in a 4-0 victory
Scott Wedgewood stopped 25 shots, and the Colorado Avalanche won 4-0 against the New Jersey Devils on Sunday night. Ross Colton and Logan O’Connor scored in the first period for Colorado, who are now 3-1…
The Colorado Avalanche are finding their rhythm as they prepare to face the New Jersey Devils on the road
The New Jersey Devils will try to extend their winning streak to three games when they face the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday night. Colorado is currently on a five-game road trip and will play the…