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.

Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche prepares for a face off during the third period of the Avs鈥� 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings at Ball Arena on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Avalanche will enter Olympic Games break as NHL鈥檚 top team. Here鈥檚 how others finished. | Journal

February 3, 2026 at 4:59 p.m.

This Colorado Avalanche team wants to emulate the Detroit Red Wings of 2002, not 2006.

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) is caught behind the net as Montreal Canadiens' Jake Evans, left, scores during second-period NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

For slumping Avalanche, nearly everything has slipped since historic start

January 30, 2026 at 4:57 p.m.

This Colorado Avalanche season was nearly fissure-free during the first half. After this road trip through Eastern Canada, however, it might be all hands on deck.

Scott Wedgewood struggles, Avalanche blown out 7-3 by Canadiens: “That’s a goalie loss”

January 29, 2026 at 8:38 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche struggled in all phases Thursday night and got blown out, 7-3, by the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre.

Colorado Avalanche's' Keaton Middleton (67) and Jack Drury (18), battle for the puck with Ottawa Senators' Shane Pinto (12) during first period NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Patrick Doyle/The Canadian Press via AP)

Avalanche offense goes missing in ‘flat’ 5-2 loss to Senators

January 28, 2026 at 8:44 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche authored a comprehensive performance three days ago in Toronto, but that version of the league-leading club did not travel to the other side of Ontario.

Sam Malinski (70) of the Colorado Avalanche rips a shot against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period at Ball Arena on Monday, January 12, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Avalanche sign defenseman Sam Malinski to 4-year, $19 million contract

February 3, 2026 at 4:59 p.m.

Sam Malinski's breakout season has made him a very wealthy man.

Colorado Avalanche's Brock Nelson (11) shoots past Toronto Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly (44) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto, on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Brock Nelson, Mackenzie Blackwood lead Avalanche past Maple Leafs

January 25, 2026 at 3:53 p.m.

After a long and inconsistent homestand, the dominant version of the Colorado Avalanche returned Sunday afternoon.

Jack Drury (18) of the Colorado Avalanche prepares to face off against Ryan Poehling (25) of the Anaheim Ducks during the third period at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Avalanche reflect on one-year anniversary of seismic Mikko Rantanen trade | Journal

January 24, 2026 at 12:09 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes and Dallas Stars have all been fundamentally changed forever since a seismic Jan. 24, 2025 trade.

Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin, left, struggles to collect the puck as Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier, right, defends in the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Owen Tippett, Flyers stun Avalanche, 7-3, with third-period flurry

January 24, 2026 at 10:15 a.m.

The Colorado Avalanche were stunned by the Philadelphia Flyers, 7-3 at Ball Arena. The Flyers scored six times on Mackenzie Blackwood including a hat trick from Owen Tippett.

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood grabs his stick to start the second period of a game against the Canucks on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Denver. Scott Wedgewood's wife, Brittany, gave birth Thursday -- the first of three Colorado Avalanche players' wives who are expecting in the coming weeks.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Avalanche players have been prepping for baby boom: ‘It’s such an unbelievable miracle’

February 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Some things are bigger than hockey, and that's never more evident than the birth of a child.

Artturi Lehkonen (62) of the Colorado Avalanche and Jeffrey Viel (28) of the Anaheim Ducks reach for the puck during tehfimst period on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche finally solve Lukas Dostal late, but Ducks prevail in shootout

January 22, 2026 at 12:53 p.m.

The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Colorado Avalanche, 2-1, in a shootout Wednesday night at Ball Arena.

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Avalanche will enter Olympic Games break as NHL鈥檚 top team. Here鈥檚 how others finished. | Journal

For slumping Avalanche, nearly everything has slipped since historic start

Scott Wedgewood struggles, Avalanche blown out 7-3 by Canadiens: “That’s a goalie loss”

Avalanche offense goes missing in ‘flat’ 5-2 loss to Senators

Avalanche sign defenseman Sam Malinski to 4-year, $19 million contract

Brock Nelson, Mackenzie Blackwood lead Avalanche past Maple Leafs

Avalanche reflect on one-year anniversary of seismic Mikko Rantanen trade | Journal

Owen Tippett, Flyers stun Avalanche, 7-3, with third-period flurry

Colorado Avalanche players have been prepping for baby boom: ‘It’s such an unbelievable miracle’

Avalanche finally solve Lukas Dostal late, but Ducks prevail in shootout