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Avalanche shake off blown lead, reach Olympic break with 4-2 win against Sharks

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 · Denver, Colorado Local News

This Colorado Avalanche team with a multi-goal lead remains the safest bet in sports, but this one didn’t come easy. The Avs coughed up a two-goal advantage early…

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Lightning coach Jon Cooper knows what Avalanche needs — a little adversity | Journal

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 · Denver, Colorado Local News

No one has described this Colorado Avalanche season better than Jon Cooper. The Tampa Bay Lightning coach was speaking to the media ahead of a Jan. 6 game…

Read more Lightning coach Jon Cooper knows what Avalanche needs — a little adversity | Journal

Avalanche earn depth-charged 4-0 victory against Columbus, led by Trent Miner, Brent Burns

January 10, 2026January 10, 2026 · Denver, Colorado Local News

It was Next Generation day at Ball Arena, which involves kids taking over key roles during the in-game fan experience. It turned into a day where the Colorado…

Read more Avalanche earn depth-charged 4-0 victory against Columbus, led by Trent Miner, Brent Burns

Avalanche center Brock Nelson named to United States Olympic team

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 · Denver, Colorado Local News

Brock Nelson has earned the chance to continue a great family tradition. Nelson was named to the United States hockey team Friday morning for the 2026 Winter Olympics…

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As Jared Bednar tries new line combos, Avalanche keeps winning

December 14, 2025December 14, 2025 · Denver, Colorado Local News

This edition of the Colorado Avalanche has been so consistently good that Jared Bednar, often a tinkerer when he’s looking for a spark, hasn’t needed to turn the…

Read more As Jared Bednar tries new line combos, Avalanche keeps winning

Avalanche sign goaltender Scott Wedgewood to one-year contract extension

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025 · Denver, Colorado Local News

Scott Wedgewood didn’t need a full calendar year to show the Colorado Avalanche why the club should want to keep him around. Wedgewood signed a one-year contract extension…

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Avalanche Journal: Five thoughts on Colorado’s fast, drama-free start

October 18, 2025October 18, 2025 · Denver, Colorado Local News

Jared Bednar, an avid angler, likes to compare his hockey team over a long season to a boat. He sees it like this: The team builds its identity…

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Avalanche “dodged a bullet” when Brock Nelson’s wrist was cut by Bo Byram’s skate

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 · Denver, Colorado Local News

BUFFALO — Brock Nelson will celebrate his 34th birthday on Wednesday, which means he’s experienced a lot in his life as a hockey player. Nelson encountered a first…

Read more Avalanche “dodged a bullet” when Brock Nelson’s wrist was cut by Bo Byram’s skate

Keeler: Nathan MacKinnon says Game 7 loss to Dallas ‘like getting over a breakup.’ Now Avalanche star is healed, out for revenge

October 5, 2025October 5, 2025 · Denver, Colorado Local News

The ghost in the stall meant one thing: Nathan MacKinnon isn’t done haunting the NHL yet. As the Avalanche locker room opened for media a few Fridays ago…

Read more Keeler: Nathan MacKinnon says Game 7 loss to Dallas ‘like getting over a breakup.’ Now Avalanche star is healed, out for revenge
Slow start dooms shorthanded Avalanche in loss to Lightning

Slow start dooms shorthanded Avalanche in loss to Lightning

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

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 Lightning
Avalanche leading goal scorer Ross Colton is “going to miss some time”

Avalanche leading goal scorer Ross Colton is “going to miss some time”

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

The 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”
Another huge night for Casey Mittelstadt leads to fifth straight Avalanche win

Another huge night for Casey Mittelstadt leads to fifth straight Avalanche win

October 27, 2024October 27, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

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
Ross Colton’s scoring surge critical for short-handed Avalanche: “When he’s getting the opportunities, he’s burying them”

Ross Colton’s scoring surge critical for short-handed Avalanche: “When he’s getting the opportunities, he’s burying them”

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

“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”
Justus Annunen, Ross Colton help Avalanche win second straight

Justus Annunen, Ross Colton help Avalanche win second straight

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

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.…

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Avalanche have issues to sort out, regardless of who is missing from the lineup

Avalanche have issues to sort out, regardless of who is missing from the lineup

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

No 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 lineup
Keeler: Avalanche gave Valeri Nichushkin a second chance. He blew it. It’s time to move on.

Keeler: Avalanche gave Valeri Nichushkin a second chance. He blew it. It’s time to move on.

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

Sleepless in Seattle, Doomed in Denver. Two straight postseasons. Two straight playoff exits for Valeri Nichushkin. It’s been real, Val. Lord, it’s been glorious. But this is your…

Read more Keeler: Avalanche gave Valeri Nichushkin a second chance. He blew it. It’s time to move on.
Nathan MacKinnon, Valeri Nichushkin set new career highs as Avalanche blasts Blue Jackets

Nathan MacKinnon, Valeri Nichushkin set new career highs as Avalanche blasts Blue Jackets

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

The 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 Jackets
Avalanche believes Casey Mittelstadt can unlock even more after recent breakout

Avalanche believes Casey Mittelstadt can unlock even more after recent breakout

March 9, 2024March 9, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

If 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…

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Avalanche podcast: Multiple trades shake up Colorado’s roster, plus the Sidney Crosby situation at the trade deadline

Avalanche podcast: Multiple trades shake up Colorado’s roster, plus the Sidney Crosby situation at the trade deadline

March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

In 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
Rantanen’s hat trick leads Avs past Blue Jackets in Finland

Rantanen’s hat trick leads Avs past Blue Jackets in Finland

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 · Sports

TAMPERE, Finland — Mikko Rantanen scored three goals in his native country and the Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-3 on Friday night…

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