Corey Masisak

Avalanche beat reporter

Corey Masisak

Corey Masisak has covered the NHL at both the local and national levels since 2007. His stops as a beat writer have included the Capitals for the Washington Times, plus the Devils and Sharks for The Athletic.

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, left, shoots against Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 2, 2026 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Avalanche vs. Kings predictions: Will NHL’s best regular-season team roll?

April 18, 2026 at 3:06 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche just completed the best regular-season in franchise history, and get to face the NHL's 20th-best team, the Los Angeles Kings, because of how weak the Pacific Division...

Head coach Jared Bednar of the Colorado Avalanche works the bench during the second period against the Calgary Flames at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, March 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Jared Bednar’s evolution as a coach could cement his Avalanche legacy as NHL playoffs begin

April 18, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

"Every year, he started to demand more and more. I think he obviously got more comfortable, too, as a coach," said former Avs star Mikko Rantanen about head coach Jared...

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 16: Matty Beniers #10 of the Seattle Kraken advance the puck against Brett Kulak #27 of the Colorado Avalanche in the first period at Ball Arena on April 16, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Avalanche complete franchise-best regular season, set to face L.A. Kings in first round of Stanley Cup Playoffs

April 17, 2026 at 5:09 a.m.

For the first time in five years, the Edmonton Oilers will not play the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Colorado Avalanche celebrate the win over the Edmonton Oilers during shoot-out NHL action, in Edmonton on Monday, April 13, 2026. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Avalanche vs. Kings NHL playoff schedule

April 27, 2026 at 5:57 a.m.

Here's the full schedule for the Avalanche's first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings.

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon wins NHL’s Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard trophy

April 17, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

Nathan MacKinnon has been at the doorstep of winning a major statistical award the past two seasons, and now he finally has one.

Goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) of the Colorado Avalanche locks in as center Matt Duchene (95) of the Dallas Stars attempts to score during overtime on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche’s Scott Wedgewood, Mackenzie Blackwood set to win NHL’s William Jennings Trophy

April 16, 2026 at 4:08 p.m.

Scott Wedgewood joked that all he had to do to win the first major award of his NHL career was not give up 20 goals Thursday night.

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar during a press conference after game four of the first round of the NHL playoffs against the Dallas Stars at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The Avalanche won 4-0. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Avalanche coach Jared Bednar to miss two games after taking puck to the face

April 12, 2026 at 11:12 a.m.

Bednar has sustained "facial fractures and a corneal abrasion," the club announced Saturday.

Members of the Denver Pioneers celebrate with the trophy after the victory against the Wisconsin Badgers in the NCAA Division I men's ice hockey championship game at T-Mobile Arena on April 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

DU Pioneers remain college hockey’s premier program, even as landscape changes

April 12, 2026 at 11:17 a.m.

The rules of engagement have changed. The DU Pioneers place atop college hockey has not.

Johnny Hicks #31 of the Denver Pioneers celebrates with Garrett Brown #5 and Boston Buckberger #9 after the victory against the Wisconsin Badgers in the NCAA Division I men's ice hockey championship game at T-Mobile Arena on April 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

DU Pioneers win 11th national championship at Frozen Four behind Johnny Hicks’ 29 saves

April 11, 2026 at 8:20 p.m.

Two years after Matthew Davis put together a legendary run to help the University of Denver claim its record 10th national title, Pioneers freshman Johnny Hicks has done the same...

Michigan forward T.J. Hughes (13) during an NCAA hockey regional game against Minnesota Duluth, Sunday, March 29, 2026 in Albany, N.Y. Michigan won 4-3. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)

Avalanche win TJ Hughes sweepstakes, sign highest-profile college free agent

April 11, 2026 at 3:32 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche won the TJ Hughes sweepstakes.

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Avalanche vs. Kings predictions: Will NHL’s best regular-season team roll?

Jared Bednar’s evolution as a coach could cement his Avalanche legacy as NHL playoffs begin

Avalanche complete franchise-best regular season, set to face L.A. Kings in first round of Stanley Cup Playoffs

Avalanche vs. Kings NHL playoff schedule

Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon wins NHL’s Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard trophy

Avalanche’s Scott Wedgewood, Mackenzie Blackwood set to win NHL’s William Jennings Trophy

Avalanche coach Jared Bednar to miss two games after taking puck to the face

DU Pioneers remain college hockey’s premier program, even as landscape changes

DU Pioneers win 11th national championship at Frozen Four behind Johnny Hicks’ 29 saves

Avalanche win TJ Hughes sweepstakes, sign highest-profile college free agent