Former Avalanche and General Assignment Reporter
Mike Chambers
Mike Chambers was the Avalanche beat writer for The Denver Post. A Colorado native, he wrote his first story for the paper as a freelancer in 1994 and joined the staff in 2000 as a general-assignment writer mostly covering the University of Denver hockey team. Mike graduated from Cherry Creek High School and has a journalism degree from the University of Northern Colorado.
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History says 0-2 series deficit usually leads to defeat. But Avalanche just needs spark from depth scorers
For what it's worth -- and it shouldn't mean much -- the Avalanche has lost a playoff series four out of five times when losing the first two games, including...

Avalanche depth scoring goes silent in first two games against Dallas Stars
The Avalanche, facing a suddenly red-hot offensive team in the Dallas Stars, has had virtually no offensive production outside its top line through two games of the Western Conference semifinal...

Stars take 2-0 series lead over Avalanche with four-goal second period. “Anything can happen here”
In less than 10 minutes Monday night, the Avalanche went from driving in cruise control to examining the wreckage.

Kevin Connauton to replace Erik Johnson for Avalanche in Game 2 against Stars
Kevin Connauton, a 314-game NHL veteran from Edmonton, will replace injured Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson in Game 2 against the Dallas Stars on Monday night in his hometown.

Avalanche injuries: Philipp Grubauer out for Game 2, Erik Johnson doubtful and Matt Calvert questionable
The Avalanche, coming off a disappointing 5-3 loss Saturday in Game 1 against the Dallas Stars, promises to be better in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinal series in...

Nathan MacKinnon’s big night not enough in Avalanche’s Game 1 loss to Stars
Nathan MacKinnon had a big game Saturday night, factoring in all three of the Avalanche's goals, but most of his teammates struggled and the Dallas Stars emerged victorious in Game...

Avalanche goalie Philipp Grubauer leaves Game 1 with apparent leg injury
Avalanche goalie Philipp Grubauer suffered what appeared to be a left leg injury early in the second period of Game 1 against the Dallas Stars on Saturday in Edmonton.

Chambers: Jared Bednar downplays the Avalanche’s dominance over Arizona
I should have known better. I should have known that Avalanche coach Jared Bednar, a hockey product of rural Saskatchewan and son to a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer, would...

Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars: Who has the edge, five things to watch and predictions
Blocking shots is often the key to a successful PK and both teams have the players willing to do that. In these playoffs, Colorado is killing penalties at a sizzling...

On short notice, Avalanche readies for Dallas Stars in second round
The next round comes surprisingly quickly for the Avalanche, but the team is just fine with that.