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.

Defenseman Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche lines up a shot against goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) of the Minnesota Wild during the first period of Game 2 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche will have a couple tough decisions this summer now that NHL salary cap is set | Journal

May 9, 2026 at 1:01 p.m.

While this Colorado Avalanche team in the Twin Cities with the intention of putting a stranglehold on this second-round playoff series, the financial parameters for the next edition of the...

Center Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche waits for the puck to drop during the third period of game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon named a Hart Trophy finalist: ‘He’s one of one’

May 8, 2026 at 4:20 p.m.

Nathan MacKinnon, the 2024 winner as the NHL's most valuable player, led the NHL with 53 goals this season and finished third with 127 points this season.

Defenseman Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche takes the ice before the first period of Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche star Cale Makar’s consistency has helped define his greatness

May 8, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

A simple search for Cale Makar highlights on YouTube would help a casual sports fan see why the Colorado Avalanche defenseman is a star player.

Center Ross Colton (20) of the Colorado Avalanche and defenseman Daemon Hunt (48) of the Minnesota Wild fight for position during the first period of Game 2 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche’s improved power play a huge part of 2-0 series lead against Wild in Stanley Cup Playoffs

May 6, 2026 at 3:56 p.m.

The Avalanche power play is no longer the funny-faced dragon from the three-headed social media meme.

Center Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche points to teammate center Nazem Kadri (91) after scoring on goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) of the Minnesota Wild during the third period of Game 2 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. Kadri assisted on the goal. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche smother Wild to take 2-0 series lead in Stanley Cup Playoffs

May 5, 2026 at 10:30 p.m.

Nathan MacKinnon's postseason was off to a slow start after three games. Three contests later, he's a Conn Smythe Trophy candidate.

Filip Gustavsson (32) of the Minnesota Wild swats away a puck during a game against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Wild switching goalies for Game 2 of Stanley Cup Playoffs series, Avalanche coach mum on his starter

May 5, 2026 at 11:42 a.m.

Filip Gustavsson will replace Jesper Wallstedt in the net Tuesday night for the Wild at Ball Arena. Wallstedt allowed eight goals in a 9-6 Colorado win in Game 1.

Left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) of the Colorado Avalanche looks toward the goal during the first period of game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog named finalist for Masterton Trophy

May 4, 2026 at 4:21 p.m.

Gabe Landeskog's comeback story is both well-documented and remarkable.

Defenseman Devon Toews (7) of the Colorado Avalanche drives in to defenseman Zach Bogosian (24) of the Minnesota Wild during 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 hold off Wild in frenetic Game 1 win, thanks to steady play of Devon Toews

May 4, 2026 at 3:13 p.m.

Round 1 of the Cale Makar-Quinn Hughes heavyweight fight was absolute cinema, but the Colorado Avalanche won a key undercard bout during a frenetic Game 1 victory.

Left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) of the Colorado Avalanche reacts to scoring on goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) of the Minnesota Wild 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)

Cale Makar, Devon Toews lead Avalanche to 9-6 win over Wild in chaotic Game 1

May 3, 2026 at 11:32 p.m.

They should have worn the Nordiques and North Stars jerseys for this one.

Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) skates with the puck while Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim)

Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes ready for showdown between NHL’s two best defensemen in Stanley Cup Playoffs

May 3, 2026 at 4:07 p.m.

Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar made their NHL debuts 18 days apart. A little more than seven years later, it's time for their first Stanley Cup Playoffs showdown.

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Avalanche will have a couple tough decisions this summer now that NHL salary cap is set | Journal

Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon named a Hart Trophy finalist: ‘He’s one of one’

Avalanche star Cale Makar’s consistency has helped define his greatness

Avalanche’s improved power play a huge part of 2-0 series lead against Wild in Stanley Cup Playoffs

Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche smother Wild to take 2-0 series lead in Stanley Cup Playoffs

Wild switching goalies for Game 2 of Stanley Cup Playoffs series, Avalanche coach mum on his starter

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog named finalist for Masterton Trophy

Avalanche hold off Wild in frenetic Game 1 win, thanks to steady play of Devon Toews

Cale Makar, Devon Toews lead Avalanche to 9-6 win over Wild in chaotic Game 1

Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes ready for showdown between NHL’s two best defensemen in Stanley Cup Playoffs