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.

The Colorado Avalanche celebrate defenseman Brett Kulak (27) of the Colorado Avalanche鈥檚 overtime goal on goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) of the Minnesota Wild during overtime of Game 5 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche finish off Wild in Game 5 after Nathan MacKinnon鈥檚 laser forces OT

May 14, 2026 at 7:32 a.m.

It took one of the greatest comebacks in franchise history, but this Colorado Avalanche team is halfway to immortality.

Center Martin Necas (88) of the Colorado Avalanche checks defenseman Jake Middleton (5) of the Minnesota Wild during the second period of Game 4 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minn. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche’s Martin Necas makes a statement in critical Game 4 victory over Wild

May 12, 2026 at 3:37 p.m.

Martin Necas might never play like a moose, but the days of critics calling him a playoff mouse might be numbered.

Wild left wing Marcus Johansson is chased by Colorado defenseman Josh Manson during the third period of Game 4 in a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series Monday, May 11, 2026, at Grand Casino Arena. In the first period, Manson was assessed a double minor penalty for butting Michael McCarron in the face with his stick. "It wasn't that dirty," Manson said. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Avalanche’s Josh Manson on his butt-end penalty: ‘I did want to punch him in the head’

May 12, 2026 at 5:23 p.m.

Josh Manson knew why he was standing in front of a collection of assembled media Monday night.

Center Parker Kelly (17) of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates his goal on goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) of the Minnesota Wild with teammate defenseman Brett Kulak (27) during the third period of Game 4 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minn. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Depth guys take center stage, Avalanche fend off Wild to win Game 4 in Stanley Cup Playoffs

May 11, 2026 at 10:34 p.m.

On a night where the shorthanded Colorado Avalanche desperately needed contributions from some of the other guys, they delivered.

Left wing Marcus Foligno (17) of the Minnesota Wild checks defenseman Josh Manson (42) of the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of Game 4 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minn. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Wild’s Michael McCarron calls Avalanche’s Josh Manson a ‘dirty player’ after penalty

May 11, 2026 at 7:18 p.m.

Josh Manson was assessed a double minor for butt-ending after getting tangled up with Michael McCarron along the boards during the first period of Game 4 in this best-of-seven second-round...

Left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) of the Colorado Avalanche passes while goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) of the Minnesota Wild looks on during the first period of Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche’s Artturi Lehkonen, Sam Malinski both out for Game 4

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

The Colorado Avalanche welcomed two players back for Game 4 against the Minnesota Wild, but two critical players are out of the linuep.

Right wing Ryan Hartman (38) of the Minnesota Wild misses an opportunity while being driven back by defenseman Brett Kulak (27) of the Colorado Avalanche in front of goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (39) of the Colorado Avalanche鈥檚 goal during the third period of Game 3 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minn. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche coach Jared Bednar coy about Game 4 lineup decisions against Minnesota Wild

May 11, 2026 at 12:03 p.m.

It sure looks like Mackenzie Blackwood will start Monday night for the Colorado Avalanche, and Josh Manson will join him in the lineup.

Right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) of the Colorado Avalanche pushes past defenseman Daemon Hunt (48) of the Minnesota Wild during the third period of Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche second line still searching for offensive impact

May 10, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.

Valeri Nichushkin found an opening in the offensive zone Saturday night and smacked his stick on the ice in rapid fashion, trying to get Sam Malinski's attention.

Left wing Nick Foligno (71) of the Minnesota Wild checks defenseman Sam Malinski (70) of the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of Game 3 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minn. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Wild stars strike back, send Avalanche to first loss of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

May 9, 2026 at 11:01 p.m.

The Minnesota Wild's big guns showed up in a big way Saturday night, and the Avs looked wobbly for the first time in this tournament in a Game 3 loss...

Center Parker Kelly (17) of the Colorado Avalanche reacts to a goal on goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) of the Minnesota Wild by center Nazem Kadri (91) during the third period of Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche glue guy Parker Kelly not worried about scoring: ‘I have zero pressure’

May 9, 2026 at 4:52 p.m.

There are three players on the Colorado Avalanche, the highest-scoring team in the league, who scored more goals than Parker Kelly this season.

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Avalanche finish off Wild in Game 5 after Nathan MacKinnon鈥檚 laser forces OT

Avalanche’s Martin Necas makes a statement in critical Game 4 victory over Wild

Avalanche’s Josh Manson on his butt-end penalty: ‘I did want to punch him in the head’

Depth guys take center stage, Avalanche fend off Wild to win Game 4 in Stanley Cup Playoffs

Wild’s Michael McCarron calls Avalanche’s Josh Manson a ‘dirty player’ after penalty

Avalanche’s Artturi Lehkonen, Sam Malinski both out for Game 4

Avalanche coach Jared Bednar coy about Game 4 lineup decisions against Minnesota Wild

Avalanche second line still searching for offensive impact

Wild stars strike back, send Avalanche to first loss of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Avalanche glue guy Parker Kelly not worried about scoring: ‘I have zero pressure’