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State of the Avalanche: Core group is strong, but there’s work needed to solidify defense corps
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State of the Avalanche: Even after Jennings Trophy, Colorado needs more from Mackenzie Blackwood
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Analyzing what happened to the Avalanche is tricky, but will also define the way forward | Journal
The Stanley Cup could be awarded Sunday night, and the past two weeks haven't made...
Keeler: Avalanche getting new practice facility? Ha! Sure, Josh Kroenke. We’ll believe it when we see it.
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Joe Sakic, Josh Kroenke preach continuity, belief while Stanley Cup or bust expectations remain
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Avalanche GM Joe Sakic says star defenseman Cale Makar ‘is going to finish his career here’
Joe Sakic says Cale Makar isn't going anywhere.
Just like the Avalanche, Eagles will wrestle with pain, despair from a championship that wasn’t
The pain and sacrifice in pursuit of a championship was spread across Jayson Megna's face.
Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog wins Masterton Trophy, Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award
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Ex-Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland on move to Predators: ‘It was a whirlwind for sure’
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Keeler: Avalanche’s Joe Sakic inherits Chris MacFarland’s mess. Firing Jared Bednar now only makes it messier.
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Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland is leaving for new role with Nashville Predators
The Colorado Avalanche's offseason to-do list now includes finding a new general manager.
Back in the AHL, Gavin Brindley is ready to compete for a spot with the Avalanche again next year
Gavin Brindley has had something to prove his entire life.
Keeler: Avalanche should listen to any trade offer — unless it’s for Cale Makar
An Avalanche defense without Cale Makar is unthinkable. An Avs offense without No. 8 would...
Where does the Avalanche go from here? ‘The solutions probably aren’t simple’
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T.J. Hughes hopes to be the next Colorado Avalanche college free agent success story
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Claude Lemieux, the feisty four-time Stanley Cup champion for Avalanche, Devils and Habs, dies at 60
Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion whose hockey career was built on playing on...
For ‘Cup or bust’ Colorado Avalanche, no shortage of questions after a crushing playoff exit
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Avalanche offense goes ice cold at worst time in Western Conference Final wipeout
The best offensive team in the NHL this season scored seven goals in four games.
Avalanche’s Gabe Landeskog after sweep: ‘You never know if you will get this chance again’
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Keeler: Avalanche playoff collapse shows Colorado is too comfortable under Joe Sakic, Jared Bednar
Fire everybody. Into the sun, if possible.
PHOTOS: Vegas Golden Knights sweep the Colorado Avalanche, winning Game 4 of the NHL Western Conference final 2-1.
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Carter Hart, Golden Knights complete stunning sweep of Avalanche to end once-dream season
Colorado went from being the odds-on favorite to win the Stanley Cup to falling eight...
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Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon will play in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final
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What’s gone wrong during the Avalanche’s sudden, stunning spiral? A lot
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Nathan MacKinnon injury casts further pall over stunning Avalanche collapse
At first, it looked like maybe just a bad stinger, like getting hit really hard...
Keeler: Bo Nix’s ankle. Nathan MacKinnon’s knee. Are Denver sports cursed?
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PHOTOS: Colorado Avalanche fall to Vegas Golden Knights in Game 3 of NHL Western Conference Final, down 3-0 in series
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Avalanche blows three-goal lead to Golden Knights, Nathan MacKinnon injured in another stunning loss
For 20 minutes, the world-beating Colorado Avalanche made an appearance in the Western Conference Final.
Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon leaves Stanley Cup Playoff game with knee injury
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With or without Cale Makar, Avalanche need more offense from its stars to have a chance in this Western Conference Final
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How Golden Knights left Avalanche stunned with 2 season-changing goals in 2 minutes
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Keeler: Avalanche power play vs. Vegas looks like Sean Payton script: Pass, pass, pass, punt
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PHOTOS: Vegas Golden Knights stun the Colorado Avalanche, winning Game 2 of the NHL Western Conference Final 3-1.
The Vegas Golden Knights stun the Colorado Avalanche, winning Game 2 of the NHL Western...
Vegas stuns Avalanche with two quick third-period goals to go up 2-0 in Western Conference Final
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How it happened: Avalanche blow late lead to Golden Knights to go down 0-2 in Western Conference Final
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Avalanche star Cale Makar out for Game 2 of Western Conference Final
Cale Makar remains out of the Western Conference Final.
Avalanche searching for more quality scoring chances earlier against Golden Knights in Game 2
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Without Cale Makar, Avalanche ‘just weren’t sharp’ offensively in Game 1 loss to Golden Knights
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Golden Knights come into Ball Arena with swagger, steal Game 1 from Avalanche: ‘You can’t respect them too much’
The Golden Knights did not get the message that the Avs were to be feared...
PHOTOS: The Colorado Avalanche lost Game 1 of the NHL Western Conference Final against the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2.
The Colorado Avalanche lost Game 1 of the NHL Western Conference Final against the Vegas...
Keeler: Avalanche show how much they miss Cale Makar in Game 1 loss to Golden Knights
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Golden Knights stun Cale Makar-less Avalanche in Game 1, steal home ice in Western Conference Final
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How it happened: Golden Knights beat Avalanche 4-2 in Game 1
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Avalanche star Cale Makar out for Game 1 of Western Conference Final
Cale Makar will not play in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final.
Keeler: Avalanche betting on Cale Makar against Vegas. Will it pay off?
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Renck: For Avalanche fans, it’s easy to hate the Golden Knights. They deserve it.
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Keeler: Avalanche say Nathan MacKinnon isn’t on Winter Olympics revenge tour. He’s sure playing like it.
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No Avalanche player knows the Golden Knights better than Nicolas Roy. Can he give Colorado an edge?
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That painful night in Dallas still fuels this Avalanche team: ‘You never totally get over it’
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Why Colorado Avalanche’s Chris MacFarland deserves general manager of the year honors | Journal
The NHL's general manager of the year award is a tough one to quantify.
Jared Bednar, Avalanche are well aware of the challenge Vegas presents: ‘It’s a really good team’
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Vegas Golden Knights are on a heater. Here are 10 keys for Avalanche in Western Conference Final.
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Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Stanley Cup playoff schedule
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How the Avalanche won this Stanley Cup Playoffs series against Wild before it began
The Colorado Avalanche won this series against the Minnesota Wild during training camp.
Keeler: Avalanche’s Brett Kulak channels Cale Makar, shoots Colorado into Western Conference Final
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Nathan MacKinnon’s game-tying snipe in series clincher for Avalanche leaves Wild with no answers
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PHOTOS: Colorado Avalanche finish off the Minnesota Wild in OT to move on to the Western Conference Final
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Renck: Avalanche show unbelievable heart, but (whispers) do they have goalie issue after wild OT win?
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Avalanche finish off Wild in Game 5 after Nathan MacKinnon’s laser forces OT
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Avalanche’s Martin Necas makes a statement in critical Game 4 victory over Wild
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Avalanche’s Josh Manson on his butt-end penalty: ‘I did want to punch him in the head’
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Keeler: Avalanche, Josh Manson expose Minnesota Wild’s Temu tough guys as bad actors, too, take 3-1 series lead
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PHOTOS: Colorado Avalanche top Minnesota Wild in Game 4 of NHL Stanley Cup playoffs second round
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Depth guys take center stage, Avalanche fend off Wild to win Game 4 in Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon takes puck to face, exits Game 4 against Wild before returning
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Wild’s Michael McCarron calls Avalanche’s Josh Manson a ‘dirty player’ after penalty
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Avalanche’s Artturi Lehkonen, Sam Malinski both out for Game 4
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Avalanche coach Jared Bednar coy about Game 4 lineup decisions against Minnesota Wild
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Avalanche second line still searching for offensive impact
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Keeler: Avalanche-Wild Game 3 takeaway? Start Scott Wedgewood in goal for Game 4
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Wild stars strike back, send Avalanche to first loss of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Avalanche glue guy Parker Kelly not worried about scoring: ‘I have zero pressure’
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Avalanche will have a couple tough decisions this summer now that NHL salary cap is set | Journal
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Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon named a Hart Trophy finalist: ‘He’s one of one’
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Avalanche star Cale Makar’s consistency has helped define his greatness
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Avalanche’s improved power play a huge part of 2-0 series lead against Wild in Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Scott Wedgewood rewards Avalanche for patience, while Wild in goalie disarray after going down 2-0
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PHOTOS: Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-2, winning Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs
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Keeler: Avalanche, Nathan MacKinnon expose Minnesota Wild as Temu tough guys — and this Stanley Cup series is over
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Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche smother Wild to take 2-0 series lead in Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Wild switching goalies for Game 2 of Stanley Cup Playoffs series, Avalanche coach mum on his starter
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Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog named finalist for Masterton Trophy
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Avalanche hold off Wild in frenetic Game 1 win, thanks to steady play of Devon Toews
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Keeler: Avalanche, Cale Makar get revenge on Wild, Marcus Foligno to take 1-0 lead in Stanley Cup Playoffs
Cale Makar sailed. And Marcus Foligno failed.
Cale Makar, Devon Toews lead Avalanche to 9-6 win over Wild in chaotic Game 1
They should have worn the Nordiques and North Stars jerseys for this one.
Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes ready for showdown between NHL’s two best defensemen in Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Avalanche’s Brock Nelson, Sam Malinski are proud Minnesotans ready to make more St. Paul postseason memories
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