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PHOTOS: Colorado Avalanche beat Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in overtime
The Avs beat the Kings 2-1 in overtime, winning game two of the first round...
Keeler: Avalanche, Nicolas Roy overcome blind refs, shattered glass, take 2-0 series lead over Kings
In case of awful officiating, just break glass. And call in Nicolas Roy to clean...
Nicolas Roy helps Avalanche win weird, wonky Game 2 in overtime
Avs' Nicolas Roy scored in overtime and Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves in a 2-1...
Kings rookie Jared Wright credits DU Pioneers experience for his early NHL impact
Jared Wright walked out of Ball Arena on Tuesday morning with fresh University of Denver...
Which coach is under more pressure: Nuggets’ David Adelman or Avs’ Jared Bednar?
If the Nuggets lose to the Spurs, it will be viewed as a disappointment, not...
Logan O’Connor is back on the Avalanche ‘identity line’ and thriving in the Stanley Cup Playoffs again
Jack Drury had a face full of sweaty hockey gloves when he collected the assist...
Keeler: Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood helps Colorado beat dirty Kings at their own game
If Scott Wedgewood keeps playing like he did Sunday, the Kings have only two paths...
PHOTOS: Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1, winning game one of the first round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1, winning the first game of the...
Avalanche grind out Game 1 victory against Kings in Scott Wedgewood’s NHL playoff debut
It wasn't a party, but it was step one.
Avalanche name Scott Wedgewood the starting goaltender for Game 1 against Kings
Scott Wedgewood will start Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Colorado Avalanche coach...
Avalanche doomed by Presidents’ Trophy Curse? Ha! Here’s why you shouldn’t buy it
History says Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche are poised to pull off something no NHL...
Will this Avalanche team be remembered among NHL’s best ever? Not without a Stanley Cup
The 2025-26 NHL regular season belonged to the Colorado Avalanche.
Avalanche vs. Kings predictions: Will NHL’s best regular-season team roll?
The Colorado Avalanche just completed the best regular-season in franchise history, and get to face...
Renck: How Broncos’ George Paton’s expertise makes second-round NFL Draft picks matter
It will be hard to find a starter, a testament to Denver's retooled roster over...
Jared Bednar’s evolution as a coach could cement his Avalanche legacy as NHL playoffs begin
"Every year, he started to demand more and more. I think he obviously got more...
Avalanche complete franchise-best regular season, set to face L.A. Kings in first round of Stanley Cup Playoffs
For the first time in five years, the Edmonton Oilers will not play the Los...
Avalanche vs. Kings NHL playoff schedule
Here's the full schedule for the Avalanche's first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings.
Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon wins NHL’s Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard trophy
Nathan MacKinnon has been at the doorstep of winning a major statistical award the past...
Avalanche’s Scott Wedgewood, Mackenzie Blackwood set to win NHL’s William Jennings Trophy
Scott Wedgewood joked that all he had to do to win the first major award...
Nathan MacKinnon scores in shootout as Avalanche top Oilers, 2-1
Sam Malinski scored in regulation for the NHL-best Avalanche, who have won three of four...
Kings or Predators? Who is Avalanche’s best first-round matchup in NHL playoffs
The Kings, with their soft remaining schedule, are the Avs' most likely opponent and easiest....
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar to miss two games after taking puck to the face
Bednar has sustained "facial fractures and a corneal abrasion," the club announced Saturday.
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar ‘alert’ but transported to hospital after taking puck to face
Two nights after securing the Presidentap Trophy and rendering their final four regular-season games academic,...
Avalanche win TJ Hughes sweepstakes, sign highest-profile college free agent
The Colorado Avalanche won the TJ Hughes sweepstakes.
Nuggets, Avalanche playoff games blacked out again? Here’s how to work around it.
Nuggets fans could find themselves going batty again trying to watch the Joker.
Avalanche extinguish Flames, clinch Presidents’ Trophy for fourth time
The path to the Stanley Cup runs through Denver.
Renck: Hey, Avalanche coach Jared Bednar, stop messing with Scott Wedgewood. Make him The Man.
Everything is falling into place for a Stanley Cup run, except in the net. There...
Avalanche checked off two big goals in St. Louis, but remain focused on larger ones
"We're not all the way there yet," Avs coach Jared Bednar said. "The goal for...
Avalanche clinch Central Division title, top spot in Western Conference with win against Blues
The Avs suffocated the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night, dominating at the defensive end...
Avalanche squanders chance to clinch top seed in Western Conference in 3-2 loss to Blues
Colorado's regular-season conquest of the Western Conference will have to wait.
Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood’s strong play could make Jared Bednar’s playoff decision a tough one
Mackenzie Blackwood has been the presumptive No. 1 goalie since he arrived, with Scott Wedgewood...
Islanders fire coach Patrick Roy after losing 4 in a row, name Peter DeBoer his replacement
First-year general manager Mathieu Darche announced the abrupt decision on Sunday after the team lost...
Meet the Ivy League student who wants to revolutionize how we quantify a critical NHL skill | Journal
Shortly after speaking to a crowd of 300 people, Trey Elder was a popular guy.
Martin Necas, great defense help Avalanche smother rival Stars in 2-0 win
The Colorado Avalanche followed up its worst defensive performance of the season with a masterpiece.
Grading The Week: Avalanche needs to throw Quebec Nordiques throwbacks in nearest dumpster
Can the Avalanche throw their throwbacks back?
How the Avalanche fixed the power play: Better execution, better chances, more Martin Necas
The most surprising detail from the Colorado Avalanche's well-documented struggles on the power play is...
How Jared Bednar’s pregame meetings help fuel Avalanche success: ‘There is no detail missing’
The Colorado Avalanche had a random quirk in the schedule Monday night, and a game...
League-worst Canucks stun Avalanche in wild 8-6 contest
Two nights after a resounding performance, the Avalanche offered up its most inexplicable outing of...
Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon scores 50 goals for second time in his career
Nathan MacKinnon currently leads the NHL in goals, and could win the Rocket Richard Trophy...
Avalanche star Cale Makar will miss time with injury; playoffs not in jeopardy
Cale Makar is going to "miss some time" but it was still a relatively positive...
Nazem Kadri, fourth line helps Avalanche destroy Flames, inch closer to division, conference titles
This was not a fair fight.
Keeler: Should Avalanche extend Jared Bednar? Only if he gets past second round of Stanley Cup playoffs
Does Avalanche owner Stan Kroenke aspire for Colorado to be to the NHL of the...
Avalanche sign college free agent Matthew DiMarsico from Penn State
The Colorado Avalanche signed Penn State forward Matthew DiMarsico on Monday morning to an entry-level...
Jets knock off Avalanche with controversial late goal, stop Colorado’s winning streak at four games
Jared Bednar and the Colorado Avalanche's complicated relationship with the NHL rulebook continued Saturday evening.
March Madness, Avalanche style: Picking the best junior careers on Colorado’s roster | Journal
Bragging rights were on the line Friday at Blue Arena.
University of Denver Pioneers cruise past Cornell in NCAA opener, keeping Frozen Four hopes alive
Finally getting some home cooking in the NCAA tournament worked out quite well for the...
Broncos picked third in AFC West? The disrespect is absurd | Renck & File
After the Broncos acquired Waddle, the DraftKings' line changed from 9.5 to 9.5 wins. Huh?
MacKinnon inches closer to 50-goal mark as Avalanche defeat Jets 3-2
Nathan MacKinnon scored his 47th and 48th goals of the season to propel the Colorado...
Avalanche glue guy Logan O’Connor is back like he never left after a long, perplexing injury journey
Let's start with the silver lining, because Logan O'Connor's journey back to the Colorado Avalanche...
Martin Necas, Avalanche pay Penguins back with a blowout win
Eight days after the worst loss of the season, the Colorado Avalanche took advantage of...
Avalanche forward Logan O’Connor will make his season debut against Penguins
Logan O'Connor and Ross Colton will return to the lineup Tuesday night for the Colorado...
Avs’ Gabe Landeskog or Nuggets’ Peyton Watson: Who’s more important to a deep playoff run?
The Avs roll when Landeskog plays, but Watson provides scoring, defense that give Nuggets' important...
Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her 3 children found dead in house fire, league says
NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children were killed Saturday in a weekend house...
Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog scores in return from painful injury
Gabe Landeskog's comeback story was remarkable enough. This is starting to feel like overkill.
Brock Nelson’s overtime goal helps Avalanche survive choppy performance against Capitals
That won't rank highly among the prettiest of the 46 victories to date for the...
Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog will return to lineup against Capitals
The Colorado Avalanche is getting its captain back.
Which team should the Avalanche want to play in the first round? Let’s rank ’em | Journal
The Colorado Avalanche punched the first ticket to the NHL's postseason tournament, but it will...
Avalanche’s ‘identity line’ obliterated the Blackhawks: ‘They never stop’
Jack Drury was inches away from the perfect conclusion.
Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas help Avalanche overwhelm young Blackhawks in 4-1 win
It might have taken two-thirds of the season, but the Colorado Avalanche power play has...
For Avalanche and Stars, another shootout shows razor-thin margin between Stanley Cup contenders
There is only one team in the NHL that consistently vexes the Colorado Avalanche.
Renck: Avalanche’s latest loss to Stars feels like ‘Here We Go Again’
When it comes to facing Dallas, hard fought means short-lived. Being good is not good...
Stars eke by Avalanche in defensive battle between NHL’s top two teams
The two best teams in the NHL just can't seem to find any separation from...
Avalanche-Stars rivalry has some new faces: ‘These are easy games to wake up for’
Tyler Myers and Michael Bunting didn't arrive in Dallas in time to play March 6...
Keeler: Nathan MacKinnon just called out Jared Bednar, Avs coaches. With Dallas next, will Bednar listen?
Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon unloaded four shots on the Penguins. He saved at least four...
Evgeni Malkin helps Penguins blast Avalanche in worst loss of the season
When the other team's shooting percentage looks like it belongs in a basketball box score,...
Samuel Girard returns to Colorado with Penguins, but facing Avalanche will have to wait
There was a familiar face leaning over the boards from the visiting bench Monday morning...
Nicole Hensley’s Colorado return with PWHL Takeover Tour at Ball Arena ‘a full-circle moment’
Nicole Hensley came to Ball Arena a year ago, proud and excited to be part...
Jets snap Avalanche’s road winning streak with 3-1 win
Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns played in his 990th consecutive NHL game, surpassing Keith Yandle for...
Avalanche’s Brent Burns is closing in on more NHL ironman milestones: ‘He’s a warrior’ | Journal
Brent Burns may soon be the NHL's all-time Ironman, but he is not indestructible.
Nathan MacKinnon’s huge night helps Avalanche cruise past Kraken
Nathan MacKinnon made up for lost time.
NHL rescinds Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon’s game misconduct: ‘Mistakes happen’
Nathan MacKinnon did get an apology, sort of, from the NHL after all.
Avalanche players, Jared Bednar blast Nathan MacKinnon ejection: ‘Itap not a penalty’
The look of bewilderment on Jared Bednar's face was palpable.
Keeler: Avalanche, Nathan MacKinnon owed apology from NHL after horrible ejection call in loss to Oilers
Once Edmonton's Darnell Nurse has lowered his shoulder and slid into contact, where else was...
Oilers beat Avalanche after Nathan MacKinnon ejected for collision with Edmonton goaltender
The Colorado Avalanche lost a hockey game Tuesday, but the final score was far from...
Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon ejected after crashing into Oilers goalie
Nathan MacKinnon was ejected from the Colorado Avalanche's game Tuesday night late in the second...
Keeler: Avalanche need to use March to get goalie Mackenzie Blackwood’s head screwed on straight
If the Stanley Cup Playoffs opened Saturday, I'm starting Scott Wedgewood in goal. But as...
Avalanche additions of Nazem Kadri, Nicolas Roy give Jared Bednar a chance to experiment
The Colorado Avalanche loaded up for a Stanley Cup run, but it's going to be...
Which return for Nuggets and Avalanche is a bigger deal: Aaron Gordon or Nazem Kadri?
Nazem Kadri wants all the smoke. The Nuggets' season will go up in smoke if...
Keeler: Avalanche hero Nazem Kadri just made Nathan MacKinnon smile like it’s 2022 all over again
You've heard of fans who can't wait to drive a player to the airport, right?...
Avalanche best Wild in shootout, sweep division rivals in huge weekend
The Colorado Avalanche picked a great weekend to figure things out in the shootout.
Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog is out with a lower-body injury
Just as a key member of the 2022 Stanley Cup champions returns to Denver, another...
Sizing up Avalanche and Western Conference contenders after NHL trade deadline | Journal
Shorty after the 2026 NHL trade deadline passed, the general managers for the teams currently...
Avalanche players react to Nazem Kadri’s return: ‘I love the guy’
The Colorado Avalanche celebrated more than just one of its best wins of the season...
Troy Murray, former Avs, Blackhawks player and broadcaster, dies at 63
CHICAGO (AP) — Troy Murray, who played 12 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks and transitioned...
NBA needs to get defenders off knees of Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic | Renck & File
Three decades ago, there were Jordan Rules implemented by the Detroit Pistons. Now, there are...
Avalanche squeak past Stars in shootout after wild showdown between NHL’s best
DALLAS -- The Colorado Avalanche got better Friday afternoon, but Dallas Stars also got closer...
Renck: Avalanche lands fan favorite Nazem Kadri. Next stop, Stanley Cup title.
The Avs got Kadri. That's not a move measured in inches, but exclamation points. You...
Avalanche bring back Nazem Kadri in trade from Flames
The Colorado Avalanche pulled one of the biggest deals on trade deadline day, and it's...
Avalanche trades for Nicolas Roy, sending first- and fifth-round picks to Maple Leafs
This Colorado Avalanche team has its new No. 3 center.
Avalanche trades for defense depth, acquires Nick Blankenburg from Nashville
The Colorado Avalanche crossed one need off the checklist Wednesday.
Keeler: Nazem Kadri just made Dallas see Stars. Time for Avalanche to bring a Stanley Cup hero home.
While the Avalanche were taking a chainsaw to Anaheim, Nazem Kadri got busy trying to...
Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon is the best player in the world at even strength
Nathan MacKinnon is the best player in the world ... at even strength.
Cale Makar, Scott Wedgewood lead Avalanche to impressive 5-1 win in Anaheim
Nathan MacKinnon reached 100 points for the fourth straight season in the victory.
Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland on looming trade deadline: ‘We’re going to leave no stone unturned’
Being one of the best teams of all time halfway through the season changed the...
Devon Toews’ late goal helps Avalanche fend off pesky Kings in 4-2 win
It took more than 55 minutes and one of the prettiest goals of the season,...
Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon on his Olympic experience: ‘Nothing but good memories’
It's been 10 days since Nathan MacKinnon scored one of the biggest goals of his...
Meet the Colorado athletes leading Team USA sled hockey in chase for 5th straight Paralympic gold
Eight Colorado residents make up nearly half of Team USA's roster as the Centennial State...
Kim Weiss is breaking barriers with the Colorado Eagles: ‘She’s the glue’
There are young girls all over the continent who know what Kim Weiss has accomplished...
Colorado Avalanche rebound in 3-1 win over Blackhawks at Ball Arena
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 at Ball Arena. Gavin Brindley and Cale...