Another Colorado comeback: Avalanche rally from 4-goal deficit this time in 5-4 win over Sabres
1 month ago

Another Colorado comeback: Avalanche rally from 4-goal deficit this time in 5-4 win over Sabres

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Avalanche coach Jared Bednar has no explanation for his team’s struggles with slow starts. Behind Artturi Lehkonen’s goal with 4:22 remaining and newcomer Scott Wedgewood coming in cold to stop all 22 shots he faced in a backup role, the Avalanche overcame a 4-0 first-period deficit to rally for a 5-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night. In doing so, Colorado became the first NHL team this season to overcome a four-or-more goal deficit, while marking the 90th time that’s happened in league history. “Strange game.” It shouldn’t be for Bednar and the Avalanche, who have become accustomed to winning when falling behind, not just this season, but last year, too. “When we’re down, it feels like we’re pressing hard, and when we’re in attack mode, it’s tough to contain us, I guess,” MacKinnon said.

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Mittelstadt snaps 19-game scoring drought, leads Avalanche past NHL-leading Jets 5-2
5 days, 7 hours ago

Mittelstadt snaps 19-game scoring drought, leads Avalanche past NHL-leading Jets 5-2

Associated Press  

DENVER — Casey Mittelstadt ended a 19-game scoring drought with a tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Tuesday night. He broke that slump Tuesday by deflecting Josh Manson’s shot by Winnipeg’s Eric Comrie at 7:22, sending Colorado to its fifth straight win. The Avalanche led by a goal in …

Avalanche reward newly acquired goalie Blackwood with 5-year, $26.25 million contract extension
1 week, 2 days ago

Avalanche reward newly acquired goalie Blackwood with 5-year, $26.25 million contract extension

Associated Press  

It didn’t take goalie Mackenzie Blackwood long to establish himself as the Colorado Avalanche’s starter for the present and future after signing a five-year $26.25 million contract extension on Friday. The new contract runs though the 2029-30 season, and validates what the Avalanche expected out of Blackwood in solidifying their goaltending upon acquiring the 28-year-old in a trade with San …

Makar, Avalanche continue special teams success in 4-2 win over Ducks
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Makar, Avalanche continue special teams success in 4-2 win over Ducks

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Cale Makar had a power-play goal and an assist, Parker Kelly scored short-handed and the Colorado Avalanche capitalized on special teams to get a 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night. Nathan MacKinnon had an empty-net goal and two assists, Valeri Nichushkin also scored and the Avalanche picked up where they left off after scoring …

Ducks struggle on special teams in loss to Colorado Avalanche
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Ducks struggle on special teams in loss to Colorado Avalanche

LA Times  

Ducks forward Leo Carlsson scores past Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood during the second period of the Ducks’ 4-2 loss Friday at Honda Center. Cale Makar had a power-play goal and an assist, Parker Kelly scored short-handed and the Colorado Avalanche capitalized on special teams to get a 4-2 win over the Ducks on Friday night. Ducks Troy Terry’s last-minute …

Avalanche bring 3-game win streak into matchup against the Utah Hockey Club
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Avalanche bring 3-game win streak into matchup against the Utah Hockey Club

Associated Press  

Utah Hockey Club vs. Colorado Avalanche Denver; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche come into a matchup with the Utah Hockey Club as winners of three games in a row. Dylan Guenther has 10 goals and 15 assists for the Utah Hockey Club. LAST 10 GAMES: Avalanche: 6-4-0, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.6 assists, 3.4 penalties and 6.8 …

Scott Wedgewood stops 25 shots in the Avalanche’s 4-0 win over the Devils
4 weeks ago

Scott Wedgewood stops 25 shots in the Avalanche’s 4-0 win over the Devils

Associated Press  

NEWARK, N.J. — Scott Wedgewood stopped 25 shots for his seventh career shutout, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday night. Lehkonen scored for the third time in Colorado’s last four games. Takeaways Avalanche: Colorado’s top two scorers, Nathan Mackinnon and Cale Makar, were kept off the score sheet despite each taking …

Avalanche acquire Scott Wedgewood from Predators for Justus Annunen in backup goalie swap
1 month, 1 week ago

Avalanche acquire Scott Wedgewood from Predators for Justus Annunen in backup goalie swap

New York Times  

Central Division rivals Colorado and Nashville swapped backup goalies Saturday in a trade that speaks to where both franchises feel they are right now. In acquiring Justus Annunen, 24, plus a sixth-round pick next June from the Avalanche in exchange for veteran Scott Wedgewood, the Predators, 7-12-5, have an eye past this season. The fact that Annunen is eight years …

Avalanche Dominates Senators, 5-4 in Thrilling Thriller
2 months, 1 week ago

Avalanche Dominates Senators, 5-4 in Thrilling Thriller

Associated Press  

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Ottawa Senators 5-4 in a thrilling game. Logan O'Connor and Ross Colton scored 1:32 apart in the third period, and the Avalanche secured their fifth consecutive win. Nikolai Kovalenko scored his first NHL goal for Colorado, and Josh Manson scored his first goal of the season. The Senators trailed 2-0 when Brady Tkachuk and Nick …

Avalanche on a Hot Streak, Set to Clash with Utah in a Thrilling Match
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Avalanche on a Hot Streak, Set to Clash with Utah in a Thrilling Match

Associated Press  

The Colorado Avalanche will look to extend their three-game winning streak when they visit the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday. The teams meet for the first time this season, with Utah holding a 4-2-1 record overall and a 1-0-0 record in Central Division games. The Avalanche, on the other hand, have a 3-4 overall record but are 1-2-0 when they …

Avalanche and Stars square off with series tied 1-1
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Avalanche and Stars square off with series tied 1-1

Associated Press  

Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche Denver; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Avalanche -129, Stars +109; over/under is 6.5 NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars are in a 1-1 series tie in the second round of the NHL Playoffs. Wyatt Johnston has five goals and three assists over the …

Avalanche bring 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Stars
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Avalanche bring 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Stars

Associated Press  

Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars Dallas; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Stars -131, Avalanche +110; over/under is 6.5 NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Avalanche lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Dallas Stars in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Avalanche have a 20-10-2 record in games …

Wood scores 11:03 in OT as Avalanche finish off 3-goal comeback to beat Stars 4-3 to open 2nd round
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Wood scores 11:03 in OT as Avalanche finish off 3-goal comeback to beat Stars 4-3 to open 2nd round

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Miles Wood screamed for the puck, and delivered the game-winner in overtime for the Colorado Avalanche once he got it. Wood scored on a hard-charging backhander 11:03 into OT after getting the puck from Andrew Cogliano, and the Avalanche, after trailing by three goals in the first period, beat the top-seeded Dallas Stars 4-3 on Tuesday night in …

High-scoring Avalanche await winner of Stars-Golden Knights in next round after dispatching Jets
8 months ago

High-scoring Avalanche await winner of Stars-Golden Knights in next round after dispatching Jets

Associated Press  

DENVER — The high-scoring, fast-flying Colorado Avalanche are so much more than the Nathan MacKinnon Show. It’s the sort of top-to-bottom depth that has MacKinnon, a Hart Trophy candidate, recalling 2022, when the Avalanche won the third Stanley Cup championship in franchise history. “Everyone in that room is going to give everything they have and that’s the standard,” said MacKinnon, …

Avalanche try to clinch series win over the Jets
8 months, 1 week ago

Avalanche try to clinch series win over the Jets

Associated Press  

Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets Winnipeg, Manitoba; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Avalanche -119, Jets +100; over/under is 6.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Avalanche lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche look to clinch the first round of the NHL Playoffs over the Winnipeg Jets in game five. The Avalanche have gone 50-9-4 in games they score …

Avalanche, Jets square off with series tied 1-1
8 months, 1 week ago

Avalanche, Jets square off with series tied 1-1

Associated Press  

Winnipeg Jets vs. Colorado Avalanche Denver; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Avalanche -171, Jets +143; over/under is 6.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche and the Winnipeg Jets are in a 1-1 series tie in the first round of the NHL Playoffs. Kyle Connor has scored six goals and added nine assists …

Jets and Avalanche meet to open the NHL Playoffs
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Jets and Avalanche meet to open the NHL Playoffs

Associated Press  

Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets Winnipeg, Manitoba; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Jets -110, Avalanche -110; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Jets host series opener BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets host the Colorado Avalanche to open the Western Conference first round. The Jets have a 46-5-2 record in games they score three or more goals. LAST …

Wild visit the Avalanche after Kaprizov’s 2-goal game
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Wild visit the Avalanche after Kaprizov’s 2-goal game

Associated Press  

Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche Denver; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild visit the Colorado Avalanche after Kirill Kaprizov’s two-goal game against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Wild’s 4-0 win. The Wild serve 11.7 penalty minutes per game to rank fourth in league play. LAST 10 GAMES: Avalanche: 5-4-1, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.2 assists, 2.9 penalties and …

Avalanche take on the Oilers after Drouin’s 2-goal performance
9 months ago

Avalanche take on the Oilers after Drouin’s 2-goal performance

Associated Press  

Colorado Avalanche vs. Edmonton Oilers Edmonton, Alberta; Friday, 9 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Oilers -125, Avalanche +105; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Edmonton Oilers after Jonathan Drouin’s two-goal game against the Minnesota Wild in the Avalanche’s 5-2 win. The Avalanche have a +58 scoring differential, with 283 total goals scored and 225 allowed. …

Nichushkin scores in OT and Colorado erases a 3-goal deficit for a 4-3 win over Vancouver
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Nichushkin scores in OT and Colorado erases a 3-goal deficit for a 4-3 win over Vancouver

Associated Press  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Valeri Nichushkin scored 30 seconds into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche erased a three-goal deficit for a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night. The Avalanche started overtime up a man after Vancouver’s Carson Soucy put a puck over the glass with 8.7 seconds left in the third. An extended five-on-three opportunity gave Colorado …

Avalanche take win streak into matchup with the Canucks
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Avalanche take win streak into matchup with the Canucks

Associated Press  

Colorado Avalanche vs. Vancouver Canucks Vancouver, British Columbia; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Canucks -112, Avalanche -109; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche will attempt to keep their four-game win streak alive when they visit the Vancouver Canucks. LAST 10 GAMES: Canucks: 5-4-1, averaging 2.9 goals, 5.2 assists, 3.1 penalties and 6.5 penalty minutes while …

Colorado takes on Detroit following MacKinnon’s 2-goal showing
10 months ago

Colorado takes on Detroit following MacKinnon’s 2-goal showing

Associated Press  

Detroit Red Wings vs. Colorado Avalanche Denver; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche host the Detroit Red Wings after Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals in the Avalanche’s 5-0 win against the Chicago Blackhawks. Dylan Larkin has scored 26 goals with 28 assists for the Red Wings. LAST 10 GAMES: Avalanche: 6-3-1, averaging 3.6 goals, 6.6 assists, 3.2 …

Avalanche play the Lightning following Lehkonen’s 2-goal showing
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Avalanche play the Lightning following Lehkonen’s 2-goal showing

Associated Press  

Colorado Avalanche vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Tampa Bay Lightning after Artturi Lehkonen’s two-goal game against the Washington Capitals in the Avalanche’s 6-3 win. Mikko Rantanen has scored seven goals with six assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Lightning: 7-3-0, averaging 3.8 goals, 6.5 assists, …

Avalanche enter matchup against the Capitals on losing streak
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Avalanche enter matchup against the Capitals on losing streak

Associated Press  

Colorado Avalanche vs. Washington Capitals Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche look to break their four-game slide with a victory over the Washington Capitals. The Avalanche serve 10.0 penalty minutes per game to rank 10th in NHL play. LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 3-5-2, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.7 assists, 3.8 penalties and 8.9 penalty minutes while giving …

Assessing the Avalanche through 9 games, from goaltending to depth forward ups and downs
1 year, 2 months ago

Assessing the Avalanche through 9 games, from goaltending to depth forward ups and downs

New York Times  

DENVER — When Ross Colton’s shot beat Jordan Binnington and snuck inside the right post Wednesday, the Colorado Avalanche center dropped to a knee and uppercut the air in excitement. “He was jazzed up.” Added Colton: “I’d be lying if I said we weren’t putting a little bit of pressure on ourselves.” Powered by Colton’s goal and goalie Ivan Prosvetov’s …

Stars bring road winning streak into game against the Avalanche
1 year, 9 months ago

Stars bring road winning streak into game against the Avalanche

Associated Press  

Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche Denver; Saturday, 9 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Avalanche -141, Stars +120; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars hit the road against the Colorado Avalanche looking to extend a three-game road winning streak. The Avalanche have a 21-10-2 record in games they convert at least one power play. LAST 10 GAMES: Avalanche: …

Avalanche visit the Flames after Makar’s 2-goal game
1 year, 11 months ago

Avalanche visit the Flames after Makar’s 2-goal game

Associated Press  

Colorado Avalanche vs. Calgary Flames Calgary, Alberta; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Calgary Flames after Cale Makar’s two-goal game against the Detroit Red Wings in the Avalanche’s 6-3 win. TOP PERFORMERS: Elias Lindholm has scored 14 goals with 26 assists for the Flames. LAST 10 GAMES: Flames: 5-3-2, averaging three goals, 5.2 assists, 2.7 …

Six Avalanche observations: Artturi Lehkonen’s injury, Alex Galchenyuk’s start, more
2 years, 1 month ago

Six Avalanche observations: Artturi Lehkonen’s injury, Alex Galchenyuk’s start, more

New York Times  

Colorado’s top three players — Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Mikko Rantanen — have been healthy the entire season. Here’s the current injury list after Artturi Lehkonen left Saturday’s game with an upper-body injury: Gabriel Landeskog — Out 12 weeks as of mid-October, so likely looking at an early 2023 return Valeri Nichushkin — Coach Jared Bednar said ahead of …

From Nathan MacKinnon to Alex Galchenyuk, one thought on every Avalanche player
2 years, 1 month ago

From Nathan MacKinnon to Alex Galchenyuk, one thought on every Avalanche player

New York Times  

The banged-up Avalanche have held the ship together through the first quarter of the season, getting off to a 12-7-1 start. He was pretty pumped after scoring his first with the Avalanche: Dryden Hunt shovels home Newhook's rebound off the turnaround shot, Avs back up 2!#GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/YRQrkQY68Y — Hockey Daily 365 l NHL Highlights November 27, 2022 Ben Meyers 3 …

Avalanche dethrone Lightning to win Stanley Cup for 3rd time
2 years, 6 months ago

Avalanche dethrone Lightning to win Stanley Cup for 3rd time

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Nathan MacKinnon could not find the words. Behind a goal and an assist from MacKinnon, the Avalanche won the Stanley Cup for the third time in franchise history and first in more than two decades by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 6 of the final Sunday night. “It’s just been building over time,” playoff …

Elliott: Thrilling Stanley Cup Final captured essence of season
2 years, 6 months ago

Elliott: Thrilling Stanley Cup Final captured essence of season

LA Times  

Colorado defenseman Jack Johnson lifts the Stanley Cup after the Avalanche’s win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Sunday. He had just watched the Colorado Avalanche hug, roll around on the ice and raise their arms in triumph after a 2-1 victory that wrapped up the Stanley Cup Final in six games …

Avalanche visit the Lightning with 3-2 series lead
2 years, 6 months ago

Avalanche visit the Lightning with 3-2 series lead

Associated Press  

Colorado Avalanche vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa, Florida; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Avalanche -117, Lightning -104; over/under is 6 STANLEY CUP FINAL: Avalanche lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final with a 3-2 lead in the series. Valeri Nichushkin has scored six goals and added two …

Kadri scores in OT in return, Avs move to brink of title
2 years, 6 months ago

Kadri scores in OT in return, Avs move to brink of title

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — The Colorado Avalanche are on the verge of their first Stanley Cup title since 2001, thanks to Nazem Kadri’s overtime goal. Kadri scored at 12:02 of the extra period to give Colorado a 3-2 victory in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final and move the Avalanche within a win of their first championship in over two …

Colorado brings 3-1 series lead into game 5 against Tampa Bay
2 years, 6 months ago

Colorado brings 3-1 series lead into game 5 against Tampa Bay

Associated Press  

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Colorado Avalanche Denver; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT STANLEY CUP FINAL: Avalanche lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche host the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final with a 3-1 lead in the series. The Lightning rank second in NHL play serving 11.0 penalty minutes per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Avalanche: 8-1-1, averaging 4.5 …

Colorado visits Tampa Bay with 2-1 series lead
2 years, 6 months ago

Colorado visits Tampa Bay with 2-1 series lead

Associated Press  

Colorado Avalanche vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa, Florida; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Avalanche -112, Lightning -108; over/under is 6 STANLEY CUP FINAL: Avalanche lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final with a 2-1 lead in the series. Ondrej Palat has scored seven goals and added five …

Lightning bounce back, beat Avalanche 6-2 in Game 3
2 years, 6 months ago

Lightning bounce back, beat Avalanche 6-2 in Game 3

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning’s bid for a three-peat is alive and well. The victory two nights after suffering the most lopsisded loss in the team’s playoff history trimmed Tampa Bay’s series deficit to 2-1 and breathed hope in the team’s quest to become the first franchise in nearly 40 years to win three consecutive NHL titles. “You …

Speedy Colorado Avalanche zoom to 2-0 series lead over Bolts
2 years, 6 months ago

Speedy Colorado Avalanche zoom to 2-0 series lead over Bolts

Associated Press  

DENVER — Marinate on this for a quick moment: Colorado has 11 goals in the Stanley Cup Final so far, and not one from star forward Nathan MacKinnon. “It’s no secret they’re a very fast team.” Colorado has scored at least seven goals four times in this playoff run, the latest a 7-0 rout in Game 2. “It’s important.. Our …

Avalanche beat Lightning in OT to open Stanley Cup Final
2 years, 6 months ago

Avalanche beat Lightning in OT to open Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

DENVER — Facing the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning put the Colorado Avalanche at a sizeable experience disadvantage going into the Stanley Cup Final. “He’s been doing that type of thing for us for a couple years now.” Tampa Bay’s latest additions also played a major role, with Nick Paul outracing Colorado defenseman Jack Johnson to a loose puck …

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