For 54 minutes Wednesday night, the severely shorthanded Colorado Avalanche played about as well as expected, considering the circumstances. That, however, came after the first six minutes went…
Read more Slow start dooms shorthanded Avalanche in loss to LightningThe Avalanche has desperately needed Ross Colton’s goal-scoring surge to start the 2024-25 season with so many top forwards missing from the lineup. Now the Avs need someone…
Read more Avalanche leading goal scorer Ross Colton is “going to miss some time”That trade for Casey Mittelstadt looks pretty good so far. Mittelstadt had three assists, including setting up the go-ahead goal with 6:31 left, and the Colorado Avalanche shook…
Read more Another huge night for Casey Mittelstadt leads to fifth straight Avalanche win“Plan D” is working out A-OK for the Colorado Avalanche. When Jared Bednar looks for a player to slot in next to Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen, he…
Read more Ross Colton’s scoring surge critical for short-handed Avalanche: “When he’s getting the opportunities, he’s burying them”SAN JOSE — The high-flying, supercharged Colorado Avalanche did not show up Sunday at SAP Center, but Justus Annunen made sure that version of the club wasn’t needed.…
Read more Justus Annunen, Ross Colton help Avalanche win second straightNo team in the NHL is going to win much when five of the top nine or 10 players on the roster are not available. For the Colorado…
Read more Avalanche have issues to sort out, regardless of who is missing from the lineupBOULDER — LaJohntay Wester knows college football heartbreak. Wester had a fantastic career at Florida Atlantic, but he’s watched his Owls lose on a walk-off field goal in…
Read more LaJohntay Wester etches name in CU Buffs football history with Hail Mary from Shedeur Sanders: “There’s nothing like it.”Hunter Goodman was working on a nice game when he stepped into the batters’ box in the bottom of the eighth inning. He made a career night with…
Read more Hunter Goodman’s career night, Austin Gomber’s strong start lead Rockies past CubsThe Colorado Avalanche signed its final restricted free agent remaining Friday, inking forward Jason Polin to a one-year contract. Polin, 25, was an undrafted free agent from Western…
Read more Avalanche signs forward Jason Polin to one-year contractGabe Landeskog has been joining his Colorado Avalanche teammates on the ice with more regularity in a tracksuit as the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs have progressed. But it…
Read more One year removed from cartilage transplant surgery, Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog has more work left before potential returnWhen Ross Colton scored his 15th goal of the season last month, he turned and jumped into the arms of Zach Parise. It was a great moment for…
Read more As the Stanley Cup Playoffs beckon, Zach Parise is ready for his last danceIn a season full of spectacular performances, Nathan MacKinnon may have authored his masterpiece Tuesday night. It wasn’t just that MacKinnon had at least four points for the…
Read more Nathan MacKinnon eviscerates Wild defense in much-needed Avalanche victoryColorado Avalanche star Mikko Rantanen left the game during the second period of Friday night’s 6-2 loss in Edmonton and did not return. Rantanen went straight to the…
Read more Mikko Rantanen leaves game against Oilers after suffering injury in second periodST. PAUL, Minn. — A couple of guys with Minnesota ties were making their first appearances at Xcel Energy Center in a Colorado Avalanche uniform. One State of…
Read more Nathan MacKinnon, Jonathan Drouin lead Avalanche to critical win against WildNathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin end warmups before every Colorado Avalanche game the same way. MacKinnon sets up in the left circle. Drouin finds a spot on the…
Read more Nathan MacKinnon’s work ethic has propelled him to record heights, and the legendary comparisons are just beginningLocke Mayotte will be one of the unexpected winners after the Colorado Avalanche’s flurry of moves before the NHL trade deadline earlier this month. Brandon Duhaime was one…
Read more Brandon Duhaime’s journey from Alligator Alley to the Avalanche included integral help from Colorado College’s Kris MayotteThe only drama left in the final period Friday night at Ball Arena was whether Nathan MacKinnon could continue his pursuit of NHL history and extend his home…
Read more Nathan MacKinnon, Valeri Nichushkin set new career highs as Avalanche blasts Blue JacketsLogan O’Connor’s season is done for the Colorado Avalanche. The veteran forward is set to have season-ending hip surgery, Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said Sunday. O’Connor was in the…
Read more Avalanche forward Logan O’Connor to have season-ending hip surgeryIf Casey Mittelstadt scores a huge goal or sets one up with a beautiful pass for the Colorado Avalanche this spring, there is one member of the organization…
Read more Avalanche believes Casey Mittelstadt can unlock even more after recent breakoutIn the inaugural edition of Avs Ink, beat writer Corey Masisak talks with Chris Johnston of The Athletic, TSN and the Steve Dangle Podcast Network about where the…
Read more Avalanche podcast: Multiple trades shake up Colorado’s roster, plus the Sidney Crosby situation at the trade deadline
