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Avalanche's MacKinnon, Makar and Rantanen Stepping Up Without Landeskog
3 months, 1 week ago

Avalanche's MacKinnon, Makar and Rantanen Stepping Up Without Landeskog

Associated Press  

The Colorado Avalanche are set to be without key players for an undetermined amount of time due to injuries and suspension. Despite this, the team will rely on veterans like Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Mikko Rantanen to keep them afloat until their cast returns. The team also welcomes back Jonathan Drouin and Logan O'Connor, who will provide much-needed scoring …

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Five keys for Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar matchup in Jets-Avalanche
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Five keys for Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar matchup in Jets-Avalanche

New York Times  

The last time Nathan MacKinnon finished a postseason without scoring at least a point per game was … Well, MacKinnon has actually never done that before — not in the NHL or at any level on record. Let’s look at matchups, Winnipeg’s best defensive schemes — including video — and the importance of staying disciplined because the Avalanche power play …

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Avalanche captain Landeskog watches practice, but coach says he’s ‘not close’ to being a participant
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Avalanche captain Landeskog watches practice, but coach says he’s ‘not close’ to being a participant

Associated Press  

DENVER — Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog attended team meetings Tuesday and watched practice from the bench. “Nothing’s really changed with him,” coach Jared Bednar said. He’s going be dedicated to what he needs to do in order to try and come back into our lineup.” Bednar said last month the team had a potential return date in mind for …

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Rantanen scores twice, MacKinnon extends home points streak as Avalanche beat Blue Jackets 6-1
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Rantanen scores twice, MacKinnon extends home points streak as Avalanche beat Blue Jackets 6-1

Associated Press  

DENVER — Mikko Rantanen had two goals and an assist, Nathan MacKinnon extended his home points streak to 33 games with a third-period score and the Colorado Avalanche routed the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-1 on Friday night. “So we’re just trying to ride the streak now and keep it going.” Trailing 1-0, the Avalanche scored six straight goals for their …

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MacKinnon’s five points, O’Connor’s hat trick lead Avalanche past Flyers
11 months, 3 weeks ago

MacKinnon’s five points, O’Connor’s hat trick lead Avalanche past Flyers

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and three assists, Logan O’Connor recorded a hat trick and the Colorado Avalanche held on to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-4 on Saturday. “I don’t necessarily think we were the better team, but we did find a way to win.” Cam Atkinson had a goal and two assists for Philadelphia, which had won …

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Avs navigate injury-marred season, gear up for title defense
1 year, 9 months ago

Avs navigate injury-marred season, gear up for title defense

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nathan MacKinnon punctuated his recent overtime goal by throwing a right jab into the air as he glided along the ice. “We’re facing our share of adversity but the guys that are healthy and able to play are digging in and playing hard as a team,” coach Jared Bednar said. “That’s all you can ask for.” This season …

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Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon out 4 weeks with upper-body injury
2 years, 1 month ago

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon out 4 weeks with upper-body injury

New York Times  

Colorado Avalanche star forward Nathan MacKinnon is expected to miss approximately four weeks with an upper-body injury, the team announced Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know: MacKinnon left Colorado’s bench and went to the dressing midway through the first period of Monday’s game against Philadelphia. What MacKinnon means to Avalanche MacKinnon is one of the top forwards in the …

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Stanley Cup Final pits Lightning vs. high-scoring Avalanche
2 years, 6 months ago

Stanley Cup Final pits Lightning vs. high-scoring Avalanche

Associated Press  

DENVER — To win the Stanley Cup each of the past two years, the Tampa Bay Lightning had to go through the stingy New York Islanders, defending Dallas Stars and Montreal Canadiens backstopped by goaltender Carey Price. “It’s funny how it works out that way, but the guys have found a way and we’ve just had to adapt our game …

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Avalanche sweep Oilers, advance to Stanley Cup Final
2 years, 7 months ago

Avalanche sweep Oilers, advance to Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Artturi Lehkonen is sending a team to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season. Lehkonen scored 1:19 into overtime, and Colorado rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 Monday night, completing a four-game sweep in the Western Conference final and propelling the Avalanche into the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2001. “I …

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Inside the RFA standoff and why it impacts nearly every NHL team
5 years, 4 months ago

Inside the RFA standoff and why it impacts nearly every NHL team

New York Times  

It was June of 2017, and the Oilers were in conversations with the Leon Draisaitl camp about a long-term contract extension coming off his entry level deal. “I just can’t think of anything else to say that bridges the gap.” It’s just how it goes sometimes when there are no hard deadlines to get a deal done. … And you …

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Semyon Varlamov on Avs' future: 'I want to stay here because I love this team'
5 years, 10 months ago

Semyon Varlamov on Avs' future: 'I want to stay here because I love this team'

New York Times  

CENTENNIAL, Colo. – Semyon Varlamov is more than aware of general manager Joe Sakic’s concerted blueprint to transform the Avalanche from being a playoff bubble team to a legitimate Stanley Cup contender. “I want to stay here because I love this team and hopefully I am going to stay and hopefully I’m going to re-sign my next contract with the …

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Everyone is taking notice of Martin Kaut, even his hero Milan Hejduk
6 years, 1 month ago

Everyone is taking notice of Martin Kaut, even his hero Milan Hejduk

New York Times  

LOVELAND, Colo. – Game’s over. One member of the Eagles’ operations team shared how Kaut will pump his fist and say “Yeah!” when there’s conviction to how he reads his lines. … We’re all happy with him and I think the coaches are as well.” First-year Eagles coach Greg Cronin said Kaut possesses a high amount of awareness to go …

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