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.

Denver goaltender Johnny Hicks (31) knocks the puck away against Michigan in overtime of a semifinal game in the NCAA Frozen Four men's college hockey tournament Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

At Frozen Four, not even a scary collision can stop DU Pioneers sensation Johnny Hicks

April 10, 2026 at 5:24 p.m.

For a couple of breathless moments Thursday night, it appeared that Johnny Hicks' incredible, improbable run was going to end in similar fashion to how it began.

Denver defenseman Kent Anderson (21) celebrates after scoring against the Michigan in the second overtime of a semifinal game in the NCAA Frozen Four men's college hockey tournament Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

DU Pioneers outlast Michigan in double OT at Frozen Four, dream run continues to NCAA title game

April 10, 2026 at 6:20 a.m.

This was a heist Danny Ocean might not have believed possible.

Colorado Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon (29), left, and St. Louis Blues' Philip Broberg (6), right, battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)

Avalanche checked off two big goals in St. Louis, but remain focused on larger ones

April 8, 2026 at 6:41 p.m.

"We're not all the way there yet," Avs coach Jared Bednar said. "The goal for us started with winning the division and the conference (but) we still need another win...

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - APRIL 7: Valeri Nichushkin #13 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues in the second period at Enterprise Center on April 7, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Avalanche clinch Central Division title, top spot in Western Conference with win against Blues

April 7, 2026 at 9:17 p.m.

The Avs suffocated the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night, dominating at the defensive end and on the shot clock en route to a 3-1 win at the Enterprise Center.

Goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) of the Colorado Avalanche replaces goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (39) of the Colorado Avalanche in the second period after Blackwood allowed six goals on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood’s strong play could make Jared Bednar’s playoff decision a tough one

April 5, 2026 at 2:33 p.m.

Mackenzie Blackwood has been the presumptive No. 1 goalie since he arrived, with Scott Wedgewood evolving into arguably the league's best No. 1B.

Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor (25), left wing Joel Kiviranta (94) and Parker Kelly (17) celebrate Kiviranta鈥檚 goal against the St. Louis Blues in the third period at Ball Arena in Denver Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. The Avalanche won 5-0. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Meet the Ivy League student who wants to revolutionize how we quantify a critical NHL skill | Journal

April 5, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Shortly after speaking to a crowd of 300 people, Trey Elder was a popular guy.

Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) and Martin Necas (88) celebrate after Necas scored against the Dallas Stars in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Martin Necas, great defense help Avalanche smother rival Stars in 2-0 win

April 4, 2026 at 5:25 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche followed up its worst defensive performance of the season with a masterpiece.

Nazem Kadri (91) of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates scoring with teammate Brock Nelson (11) and Martin Necas (88) during the first period against the Calgary Flames at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, March 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

How the Avalanche fixed the power play: Better execution, better chances, more Martin Necas

April 3, 2026 at 1:03 p.m.

The most surprising detail from the Colorado Avalanche's well-documented struggles on the power play is just how much the club was shooting the puck.

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)

How Jared Bednar’s pregame meetings help fuel Avalanche success: ‘There is no detail missing’

April 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Colorado Avalanche had a random quirk in the schedule Monday night, and a game that carried a little more consequence than a typical late-season contest.

Center Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates his 50th goal of the season with teammate defenseman Nick Blankenburg (37) of the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

League-worst Canucks stun Avalanche in wild 8-6 contest

April 1, 2026 at 10:11 p.m.

Two nights after a resounding performance, the Avalanche offered up its most inexplicable outing of the season.

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At Frozen Four, not even a scary collision can stop DU Pioneers sensation Johnny Hicks

DU Pioneers outlast Michigan in double OT at Frozen Four, dream run continues to NCAA title game

Avalanche checked off two big goals in St. Louis, but remain focused on larger ones

Avalanche clinch Central Division title, top spot in Western Conference with win against Blues

Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood’s strong play could make Jared Bednar’s playoff decision a tough one

Meet the Ivy League student who wants to revolutionize how we quantify a critical NHL skill | Journal

Martin Necas, great defense help Avalanche smother rival Stars in 2-0 win

How the Avalanche fixed the power play: Better execution, better chances, more Martin Necas

How Jared Bednar’s pregame meetings help fuel Avalanche success: ‘There is no detail missing’

League-worst Canucks stun Avalanche in wild 8-6 contest