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.

Center Martin Necas (88) of the Colorado Avalanche looks for an open teammate during the first period at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, March 16, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Evgeni Malkin helps Penguins blast Avalanche in worst loss of the season

March 17, 2026 at 6:16 a.m.

When the other team's shooting percentage looks like it belongs in a basketball box score, it becomes pretty tough to win a hockey game.

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (49) ...

Samuel Girard returns to Colorado with Penguins, but facing Avalanche will have to wait

March 16, 2026 at 2:44 p.m.

There was a familiar face leaning over the boards from the visiting bench Monday morning at Ball Arena, but the black-and-gold attire was certainly a different look.

Minnesota Frost goalie Nicole Hensley sets up to in front of the net as the New York Sirens forward Paetyn Levis looks for the puck during the second period of Sunday鈥檚 PWHL game at Ball Arena. The Frost beat the Sirens, 4-3, in front of more than 15,000 fans at the PWHL's second Takeover Tour game in Denver. (Danielle Hersch/PWHL)

Nicole Hensley’s Colorado return with PWHL Takeover Tour at Ball Arena ‘a full-circle moment’

March 18, 2026 at 1:28 p.m.

Nicole Hensley came to Ball Arena a year ago, proud and excited to be part of the first PWHL game in her hometown.

Brent Burns (84) of the Colorado Avalanche rips the puck 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’s Brent Burns is closing in on more NHL ironman milestones: ‘He’s a warrior’ | Journal

March 13, 2026 at 1:08 p.m.

Brent Burns may soon be the NHL's all-time Ironman, but he is not indestructible.

Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) moves the puck against Seattle Kraken center Frederick Gaudreau (89) during the first period of Thursday's game in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Nathan MacKinnon’s huge night helps Avalanche cruise past Kraken

March 13, 2026 at 6:36 a.m.

Nathan MacKinnon made up for lost time.

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) collides into Edmonton Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram (39) in the second period of a game at Ball Arena in Denver on March 10, 2026. (Photo by Ron Chenoy/Imagn Images)

NHL rescinds Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon’s game misconduct: ‘Mistakes happen’

March 12, 2026 at 4:04 p.m.

Nathan MacKinnon did get an apology, sort of, from the NHL after all.

Brock Nelson (11) of the Colorado Avalanche speaks to referee Kelly Sutherland (11) during the third period of the Edmonton Oilers鈥� 4-3 win at Ball Arena on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Avalanche players, Jared Bednar blast Nathan MacKinnon ejection: ‘It抖阴ap not a penalty’

March 11, 2026 at 5:49 p.m.

The look of bewilderment on Jared Bednar's face was palpable.

Edmonton Oilers center Jack Roslovic, front, collects the puck as Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, back left, and right wing Valeri Nichushkin defend in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Oilers beat Avalanche after Nathan MacKinnon ejected for collision with Edmonton goaltender

March 11, 2026 at 3:24 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche lost a hockey game Tuesday, but the final score was far from the biggest story of the night.

Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche handles the puck during the first period against the Edmonton Oilers at Ball Arena on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon ejected after crashing into Oilers goalie

March 11, 2026 at 1:04 a.m.

Nathan MacKinnon was ejected from the Colorado Avalanche's game Tuesday night late in the second period.

Nazem Kadri (91) of the Colorado Avalanche defends Mats Zuccarello (36) of the Minnesota Wild during the first period at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Avalanche additions of Nazem Kadri, Nicolas Roy give Jared Bednar a chance to experiment

March 9, 2026 at 2:50 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche loaded up for a Stanley Cup run, but it's going to be a while before this Death Star is fully operational.

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