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.

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.

Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche rips a shot past Nico Sturm (78) 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 best Wild in shootout, sweep division rivals in huge weekend

March 8, 2026 at 4:21 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche picked a great weekend to figure things out in the shootout.

Gabriel Landeskog #92 of the Colorado Avalanche looks on against the Seattle Kraken during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena on Dec. 16, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog is out with a lower-body injury

March 8, 2026 at 11:54 a.m.

Just as a key member of the 2022 Stanley Cup champions returns to Denver, another will be out for a while.

Nazem Kadri #91 of the Calgary Flames takes a pass during the second period against the Ottawa Senators at the Scotiabank Saddledome on March 5, 2026 in Calgary, Canada. (Photo by Brett Holmes/Getty Images)

Sizing up Avalanche and Western Conference contenders after NHL trade deadline | Journal

March 7, 2026 at 7:27 p.m.

Shorty after the 2026 NHL trade deadline passed, the general managers for the teams currently in third and fourth place in the league standings offered a very similar summation of...

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 22: Nazem Kadri #91 of the Colorado Avalanche warms up before Game Four of the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on June 22, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Avalanche players react to Nazem Kadri’s return: ‘I love the guy’

March 7, 2026 at 4:51 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche celebrated more than just one of its best wins of the season Friday night.

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger, left, blocks a shot as Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) attacks during the second period Friday, March 6, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Avalanche squeak past Stars in shootout after wild showdown between NHL’s best

March 6, 2026 at 10:01 p.m.

DALLAS -- The Colorado Avalanche got better Friday afternoon, but Dallas Stars also got closer in the race for the top spot in the Central Division.

Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) ...

Avalanche bring back Nazem Kadri in trade from Flames

March 6, 2026 at 6:19 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche pulled one of the biggest deals on trade deadline day, and it's a familiar face.

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