Colorado Avalanche

‘Nice’ guy T.J. Hughes scores first NHL goal at key moment in Avalanche win over Penguins

By Corey Masisak

October 17, 2026 at 11:23 p.m.

Nice guys don't always finish last.

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, right, deflects a shot as Colorado Avalanche left wing Jaden Schwartz, left, looks on in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Avalanche power play gets new look, new coach: ‘I think he’s going to help us a lot’

By Corey Masisak

October 16, 2026 at 10:16 p.m.

Day One of Brett McLean's tenure already includes a new look on the Colorado Avalanche...

Assistant coach Dave Hakstol of the Colorado Avalanche is acknowledged during the first period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on December 16, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Avalanche grant assistant coach Dave Hakstol permission to speak with Arizona State

By Corey Masisak

October 12, 2026 at 11:01 a.m.

Colorado assistant coach Dave Hakstol is leaving to become Arizona State's next head coach, multiple...

Colorado’s Devon Toews, front, checks Calgary’s Samuel Honzek, back, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

10 things we learned from the Avalanche’s two-game Canadian road trip

By Corey Masisak

October 10, 2026 at 8:48 p.m.

If the Colorado Avalanche were a football team, the backup quarterback would already have a...

Winnipeg Jets’ Cole Perfetti (91) and Mark Scheifele (55) celebrate Kyle Connor’s (81) goal on Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (39) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kyle Connor scores twice, Jets beat Avalanche 3-2 for 3rd straight victory

By Associated Press

October 7, 2026 at 10:27 p.m.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Kyle Connor broke a tie with a minute left with his...

Colorado Avalanche center Brock Nelson (11) is congratulated after scoring a goal by left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) and center Nazem Kadri (91) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Avalanche thrives with 11 forwards because of depth, positional flexibility

By Corey Masisak

October 6, 2026 at 5:06 p.m.

When Nazem Kadri says it feels like he's playing with everyone right now, he's right.

Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (39) of the Colorado Avalanche saves a shot by right wing Joel Armia (40) of the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Mackenzie Blackwood, film buff, passes first test as Avalanche’s No. 1 goaltender

By Corey Masisak

October 4, 2026 at 9:23 p.m.

Mackenzie Blackwood passed his first test as the Colorado Avalanche's No. 1 goaltender, and his...

Left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) and center Nazem Kadri (91) of the Colorado Avalanche celebrate Landeskog’s goal on goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) of the Los Angeles Kings during the Avalanche’s 8-4 season-opening win on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

For Avalanche, an impactful second power-play unit would be a game changer

By Corey Masisak

October 2, 2026 at 9:48 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche found some magic on the power play, but maybe not in the...

Colorado Avalanche Head Coach Jared Bednar answers questions from reporters at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Avalanche sign coach Jared Bednar to four-year contract extension

By Corey Masisak

September 30, 2026 at 6:05 p.m.

The winningest coach in Colorado Avalanche franchise history has a new contract.

Parker Kelly (17) of the Colorado Avalanche jostles with Jack Eichel (9) of the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of the Golden Knights’ 2-1 win in Game 4 of the NHL Western Conference Final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Vegas finished the series with a 4-0 sweep and advanced to the Stanley Cup Final. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Avalanche core remains confident, defiant in spite of playoff failures: ‘We’re not changing anything’

By Corey Masisak

September 30, 2026 at 6:05 p.m.

Every year, there are 15 teams that finish a grueling NHL season with playoff failure.

Left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) of the Colorado Avalanche takes the ice during the first period of game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Meet the 2026-27 Colorado Avalanche: A breakdown of the complete team roster

By Corey Masisak

September 30, 2026 at 11:51 a.m.

Here is a breakdown of the Avalanche roster and what fans should hope to see...

Marat Khusnutdinov #92 of the Boston Bruins and Fedor Svechkov #40 of the Nashville Predators battle for the puck during the third period at Bridgestone Arena on March 05, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)

Where Fedor Svechkov fits for Avalanche could have a significant impact on forwards

By Corey Masisak

September 26, 2026 at 6:46 p.m.

Hockey players don't get traded in the middle of the night very often, so Fedor...

Artturi Lehkonen (62) of the Colorado Avalanche awaits a face off against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of the Golden Knights’ 2-1 win in Game 4 of the NHL Western Conference Final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Vegas finished the series with a 4-0 sweep and will advance to the Stanley Cup Final. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

What is Avalanche’s Artturi Lehkonen worth in NHL’s new era of skyrocketing contracts?

By Corey Masisak

September 26, 2026 at 6:46 p.m.

When Brock Nelson was approaching free agency, he had a pretty good idea of what...

Center Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates his game-tying goal on goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) of the Minnesota Wild with teammates during the third period of Game 5 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche coach Jared Bednar: Power play needs an attitude adjustment

By Corey Masisak

September 23, 2026 at 7:21 p.m.

For a little more than seven months, the Colorado Avalanche rolled through the NHL last...

Parker Kelly (17) of the Colorado Avalanche works in the open ice during the first period against the Calgary Flames at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, March 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

What can Avalanche breakout scorer Parker Kelly do for an encore?

By Corey Masisak

September 23, 2026 at 7:21 p.m.

The Avs' glue guy set career highs with 21 goals, 35 points last season, and...

Nashville Predators left wing Zachary L’Heureux, left, is brought to the penalty box by linesman David Brisebois (96) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. L’Heureux was assessed a major and a match penalty for slough footing against Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Avalanche add some spice with Zachary L’Heureux and his ‘rat-style, in-your-face hockey’

By Corey Masisak

September 22, 2026 at 8:11 p.m.

It's not hard for Zachary L'Heureux to diagnose where his style of hockey comes from.

Valeri Nichushkin (13) of the Colorado Avalanche prepares for a face-off against the New Jersey Devils during the first period at Ball Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

How will the Avalanche replace Valeri Nichushkin? ‘I don’t know that you do’

By Corey Masisak

September 20, 2026 at 9:54 p.m.

Like everything about Valeri Nichushkin's time with the Colorado Avalanche, how the club moves forward...

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns. (Photo courtesy of the Colorado Avalanche)

New look, same Ironman? Avalanche’s Brent Burns’ focus has him on precipice of NHL record

By Corey Masisak

September 20, 2026 at 9:54 p.m.

Martin Necas knew the Colorado Avalanche returned its top six defensemen from last season, but...

Mackenzie Blackwood (39) of the Colorado Avalanche prepares for action against the New York Rangers during the overtime period of the Avs’ 3-2 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Avalanche goalie Mackenzie Blackwood has something to prove after ‘pretty underwhelming’ season

By Corey Masisak

September 17, 2026 at 9:44 p.m.

Mackenzie Blackwood has always been a workout warrior, at a level that even other NHL...

Lauren Gardner, who returned to Denver television after more than seven years in New York City with national outlets such as MLB Network, NHL Network and DAZN, interviews Avalanche defender Cale Makar in August for Altitude Sports. Gardner, a Northglenn High and CU alum, rejoined Altitude this summer after leaving the network in the winter of 2019. (Courtesy Lauren Gardner, @lg__red)

Keeler: Altitude Sports’ Lauren Gardner talks Nuggets, Avs, Broncos and why she’s proud to be back home in Denver

By Sean Keeler

September 17, 2026 at 9:43 p.m.

The short version of why Lauren Gardner came home to Altitude after more than seven...

Martin Necas (88) of the Colorado Avalanche awaits a face off against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of the Golden Knights’ 5-3 win in Game 3 of the NHL Western Conference Final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Vegas now leads the series 3-0. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Breaking down Colorado Avalanche training camp battles, position-by-position

By Corey Masisak

September 15, 2026 at 3:12 p.m.

For a team with 17 regulars back from a deep playoff run, there will still...

Defenseman Brett Kulak (27) of the Colorado Avalanche fires one off during the first period of Game 3 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minn. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche defenseman Brett Kulak eager for stability after being traded twice last year

By Corey Masisak

September 14, 2026 at 9:17 p.m.

Ryleigh Kulak, the oldest daughter of Avalanche defenseman Brett Kulak, will have time to make...

ENGLEWOOD , CO – FEBRUARY 31: Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche listens as president of hockey operations Joe Sakic speaks during a press conference at the Inverness Denver in Englewood, Colorado on Monday, August 31, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Joe Sakic will be Avalanche general manager moving forward

By Corey Masisak

September 14, 2026 at 9:18 p.m.

Joe Sakic is the Colorado Avalanche's general manager, and there is no plan for that...

Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche walks in a hallway after a press conference at the Inverness Denver in Englewood, Colorado on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Now that Cale Makar’s megadeal is signed, how long can Avalanche remain a Stanley Cup contender?

By Corey Masisak

September 8, 2026 at 2:42 p.m.

The hardest part of building a championship contender is acquiring the world-class players to lead...

Nathan MacKinnon (29) and Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche talk during the third period of the Detroit Red Wings’ 2-0 win at Ball Arena on Tuesday, February 2, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Reactions to Avalanche star Cale Makar’s mega-contract: ‘A unicorn deserves to break the bank’

By Corey Masisak

August 29, 2026 at 2:14 p.m.

There have been a few seismic moments in the NHL this summer as the financial...

Center Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche chirps at right wing Danila Yurov (22) of the Minnesota Wild during the second period of Game 3 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minn. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Colorado Avalanche schedule will have 16 games on national television this NHL season

By Corey Masisak

August 26, 2026 at 2:52 p.m.

From opening night to the league's signature regular-season game, the Colorado Avalanche will feature on...

Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche passes against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of Game 4 of the NHL Western Conference Final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Avalanche GM Joe Sakic ‘pretty confident’ superstar Cale Makar will sign a new contract before the season starts

By Corey Masisak

August 26, 2026 at 2:08 p.m.

It's been a quiet summer on the long-term planning front for the Colorado Avalanche.

Rebecca Yarros and her husband Jason Yarros at a Colorado Avalanche game at Ball Arena. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca Yarros)

Rebecca Yarros teams with Avalanche for ‘Iron Flame’ night at Ball Arena

By Corey Masisak

August 1, 2026 at 5:06 p.m.

Ball Arena will become a Navarre outpost for a night again this season.

Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche prepares for a face off against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period of the Oilers’ 4-3 win at Ball Arena on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Biggest questions for Avalanche after subdued start to offseason | Journal

By Corey Masisak

July 5, 2026 at 9:08 p.m.

It has been one of the wildest offseasons in NHL history, but it's been relatively...

Jaden Schwartz #17 of the Seattle Kraken looks on before the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Climate Pledge Arena on January 29, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Avalanche sign veteran forward Jaden Schwartz to three-year contract as NHL free agency opens

By Corey Masisak

July 1, 2026 at 10:06 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche made its first foray into free agency shortly after it opened Wednesday...

First-year head coach Mark Letestu (left) and the Colorado Eagles reached the AHL’s conference finals for the first time this season, but lost in seven games to the Chicago Wolves. (Courtesy of Colorado Eagles)

Colorado Eagles coach Mark Letestu leaves for Vegas assistant job

By Corey Masisak

July 1, 2026 at 10:06 p.m.

The Colorado Eagles coaching staff will need another makeover for next season.

Colorado Avalanche forward Taylor Makar (16) takes the puck up ice against Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) in the third period at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Avalanche sign Taylor Makar to two-year contract

By Corey Masisak

June 30, 2026 at 3:33 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche signed Taylor Makar to a two-year contract, the club announced Monday.

Right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) of the Colorado Avalanche tries to box out defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) of the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Renck: Give Avs’ Trader Joe Sakic credit for not running it back. It was time to move Valeri Nichushkin.

By Troy Renck

June 26, 2026 at 10:51 a.m.

The Avs could not just run it back. What happened in Vegas needed to stay...

Ross Colton (20) of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates scoring against the Vegas Golden Knights with Jack Drury (18) during the third period at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Joe Sakic’s Avalanche trade Ross Colton to Chris MacFarland’s Predators

By Corey Masisak

June 16, 2026 at 3:52 p.m.

There was speculation that Chris MacFarland would trade Ross Colton dating back to at least...

Devon Toews (7) of the Colorado Avalanche speaks to Cale Makar (8) during the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

State of the Avalanche: Core group is strong, but there’s work needed to solidify defense corps

By Corey Masisak

June 16, 2026 at 9:45 p.m.

Whatever level of patience and stability Joe Sakic truly believes the Colorado Avalanche need this...

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar, center, draws up a play during a time out in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Analyzing what happened to the Avalanche is tricky, but will also define the way forward | Journal

By Corey Masisak

June 13, 2026 at 8:51 p.m.

The Stanley Cup could be awarded Sunday night, and the past two weeks haven't made...

Colorado Avalanche GM Joe Sakic, left, and team’s president and governor Josh Kroenke during a press conference at Family Sports Center in Centennial, Colorado on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Joe Sakic, Josh Kroenke preach continuity, belief while Stanley Cup or bust expectations remain

By Corey Masisak

June 12, 2026 at 9:50 p.m.

A year ago, Joe Sakic sat next to Chris MacFarland after a crushing postseason loss...

Just like the Avalanche, Eagles will wrestle with pain, despair from a championship that wasn’t

By Corey Masisak

June 10, 2026 at 6:43 p.m.

The pain and sacrifice in pursuit of a championship was spread across Jayson Megna's face.

Left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) of the Colorado Avalanche reacts to a goal on goaltender Carter Hart (79) of the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog wins Masterton Trophy, Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award

By Corey Masisak

June 9, 2026 at 9:20 p.m.

Gabe Landeskog made the kind of history that will help define his legacy in this...

Los Angeles Kings General Manager Rob Blake watches on during an NHL International Series Media Opportunity at Parliament House on Sept. 18, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Who could be the next Avalanche general manager? Here are 8 candidates, plus a wild-card idea

By Corey Masisak

June 3, 2026 at 2:51 p.m.

There hasn't been a general manager search for the Colorado Avalanche in a long time.

Colorado Avalanche General Manager Chris MacFarland speaks with media at the Family Sports Center banquet room in Centennial, Colorado on May 6, 2025. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland is leaving for new role with Nashville Predators

By Corey Masisak

June 2, 2026 at 2:19 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche's offseason to-do list now includes finding a new general manager.

Gavin Brindley (54) of the Colorado Avalanche stands on the ice during the first period against the Los Angeles Kings at Ball Arena on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Back in the AHL, Gavin Brindley is ready to compete for a spot with the Avalanche again next year

By Corey Masisak

June 1, 2026 at 5:35 p.m.

Gavin Brindley has had something to prove his entire life.

Center Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche attempts to shoot while defenseman Brayden McNabb (3) of the Vegas Golden Knights reaches during the first period of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Where does the Avalanche go from here? ‘The solutions probably aren’t simple’

By Corey Masisak

June 1, 2026 at 5:34 p.m.

Ray Ferraro had one of the best views of this dream season unraveling for the...

Colorado Eagles forward T.J. Hughes (13), right, takes the puck down ice against Ville Ottavainen (36) of the Coachella Valley Firebirds at Blue Arena May 17, 2026. Hughes was the Big Ten player of the year and a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award at Michigan before joining the Colorado Eagles in April. (Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Criss/Colorado Eagles)

T.J. Hughes hopes to be the next Colorado Avalanche college free agent success story

By Corey Masisak

May 30, 2026 at 10:14 p.m.

The day after Mark Letestu watched the Hobey Baker Award ceremony, he received a surprising,...

Mackenzie Blackwood (39) of the Colorado Avalanche reacts to giving up the eventual game-winning goal to Cole Smith (22) of the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of the Golden Knights’ 2-1 win in Game 4 of the NHL Western Conference Final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Vegas finished the series with a 4-0 sweep and will advance to the Stanley Cup Final. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

For ‘Cup or bust’ Colorado Avalanche, no shortage of questions after a crushing playoff exit

By Corey Masisak

May 27, 2026 at 10:08 p.m.

A year ago, the Colorado Avalanche sustained one of the most stunning, agonizing defeats in...

Parker Kelly (17) of the Colorado Avalanche falls to the ice as Shea Theodore (27) of the Vegas Golden Knights defends during the third period of the Golden Knights’ 2-1 win in Game 4 of the NHL Western Conference Final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Vegas finished the series with a 4-0 sweep and will advance to the Stanley Cup Final. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Avalanche offense goes ice cold at worst time in Western Conference Final wipeout

By Corey Masisak

May 27, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

The best offensive team in the NHL this season scored seven goals in four games.

Gabriel Landeskog (92) of the Colorado Avalanche checks Shea Theodore (27) of the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of Game 4 of the NHL Western Conference Final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Carter Hart, Golden Knights complete stunning sweep of Avalanche to end once-dream season

By Corey Masisak

May 27, 2026 at 9:08 a.m.

Colorado went from being the odds-on favorite to win the Stanley Cup to falling eight...

Brett Howden (21) of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates scoring an empty netter as Gabriel Landeskog (92) of the Colorado Avalanche reacts during the third period of the Golden Knights’ 5-3 win in Game 3 of the NHL Western Conference Final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Vegas now leads the series 3-0. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

What’s gone wrong during the Avalanche’s sudden, stunning spiral? A lot

By Corey Masisak

May 25, 2026 at 7:10 p.m.

As the collection of media members shuffled out of a stunned Colorado Avalanche locker room...

Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche writhes in pain before exiting the game during the second period of Game 3 of the NHL Western Conference Final against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, May 24, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Avalanche blows three-goal lead to Golden Knights, Nathan MacKinnon injured in another stunning loss

By Corey Masisak

May 24, 2026 at 10:33 p.m.

For 20 minutes, the world-beating Colorado Avalanche made an appearance in the Western Conference Final.

Defenseman Sam Malinski (70) of the Colorado Avalanche looks to pass past left wing Ivan Barbashev (49) of the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Final of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

How Golden Knights left Avalanche stunned with 2 season-changing goals in 2 minutes

By Bennett Durando

May 23, 2026 at 1:58 p.m.

"I think our puck decisions lacked some maturity at times," Logan O'Connor said after the...

Vegas stuns Avalanche with two quick third-period goals to go up 2-0 in Western Conference Final

By Corey Masisak

May 22, 2026 at 10:11 p.m.

For the first time in the 2025-26 season, this Colorado Avalanche dream run is in...

Center Nazem Kadri (91) of the Colorado Avalanche takes the puck around the net while defenseman Ben Hutton (17) of the Vegas Golden Knights pursues during the first period of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche searching for more quality scoring chances earlier against Golden Knights in Game 2

By Corey Masisak

May 21, 2026 at 6:14 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche looked like the club that has dominated opponents all year at times...

Goaltender Carter Hart (79) of the Vegas Golden Knights tries to jump on the puck while center Nazem Kadri (91) of the Colorado Avalanche tries to get his stick on it during the second period of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Golden Knights come into Ball Arena with swagger, steal Game 1 from Avalanche: ‘You can’t respect them too much’

By Kyle Newman

May 21, 2026 at 6:14 p.m.

The Golden Knights did not get the message that the Avs were to be feared...

Defenseman Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche skates during overtime against the Dallas Stars on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche star Cale Makar out for Game 1 of Western Conference Final

By Corey Masisak

May 20, 2026 at 7:03 p.m.

Cale Makar will not play in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final.

Center Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche fires one off while right wing Danila Yurov (22) of the Minnesota Wild defends during the first period of Game 5 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Keeler: Avalanche say Nathan MacKinnon isn’t on Winter Olympics revenge tour. He’s sure playing like it.

By Sean Keeler

May 19, 2026 at 10:42 a.m.

Nathan MacKinnon is an open burn book. Sit with him? Dude, you can't even skate...

Center Nicolas Roy (10) of the Colorado Avalanche takes a shot during the second period of Game 4 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Minnesota Wild on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minn. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

No Avalanche player knows the Golden Knights better than Nicolas Roy. Can he give Colorado an edge?

By Nate Peterson

May 22, 2026 at 6:52 p.m.

No Avs player knows the Golden Knights better than Nicolas Roy, who said he’s still...

Cale Makar #8 of the Colorado Avalanche skates with the puck against Ivan Barbashev #49 of the Vegas Golden Knights in the first period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on Dec. 27, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Avalanche defeated the Golden Knights 6-5 in a shootout. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights are on a heater. Here are 10 keys for Avalanche in Western Conference Final.

By Corey Masisak

May 15, 2026 at 6:53 p.m.

The Vegas Golden Knights are not what we thought they were ... two months ago,...

Center Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche looks to pass past defenseman Jared Spurgeon (46) of the Minnesota Wild during the third period of Game 5 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Nathan MacKinnon’s game-tying snipe in series clincher for Avalanche leaves Wild with no answers

By Kyle Newman

May 14, 2026 at 11:17 a.m.

With Wednesday's third-period goal, MacKinnon has now scored in six straight games, the second-longest playoff...

Center Nathan MacKinnon (29) of and center Parker Kelly (17) of the Colorado Avalanche celebrate teammate defenseman Brett Kulak’s (27) overtime goal on goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) of the Minnesota Wild during overtime of Game 5 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Renck: Avalanche show unbelievable heart, but (whispers) do they have goalie issue after wild OT win?

By Troy Renck

May 14, 2026 at 2:35 p.m.

Everything is falling into place. Except for this. You know that one thing that no...

Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos celebrates returning a punt for a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos 2026 NFL schedule predictions: What comes after Denver’s opener at Chiefs?

By Parker Gabriel

May 13, 2026 at 4:35 p.m.

Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Luca Evans guess Denver's full 18-week schedule, a time-honored...

Center Martin Necas (88) of the Colorado Avalanche checks defenseman Jake Middleton (5) of the Minnesota Wild during the second period of Game 4 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minn. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche’s Martin Necas makes a statement in critical Game 4 victory over Wild

By Corey Masisak

May 12, 2026 at 7:37 p.m.

Martin Necas might never play like a moose, but the days of critics calling him...

Wild left wing Marcus Johansson is chased by Colorado defenseman Josh Manson during the third period of Game 4 in a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series Monday, May 11, 2026, at Grand Casino Arena. In the first period, Manson was assessed a double minor penalty for butting Michael McCarron in the face with his stick. “It wasn’t that dirty,” Manson said. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Avalanche’s Josh Manson on his butt-end penalty: ‘I did want to punch him in the head’

By Corey Masisak

May 12, 2026 at 7:37 p.m.

Josh Manson knew why he was standing in front of a collection of assembled media...

Left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) of the Colorado Avalanche passes while goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) of the Minnesota Wild looks on during the first period of Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche’s Artturi Lehkonen, Sam Malinski both out for Game 4

By Corey Masisak

May 11, 2026 at 6:23 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche welcomed two players back for Game 4 against the Minnesota Wild, but...

Right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) of the Colorado Avalanche pushes past defenseman Daemon Hunt (48) of the Minnesota Wild during the third period of Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche second line still searching for offensive impact

By Corey Masisak

May 10, 2026 at 9:31 p.m.

Valeri Nichushkin found an opening in the offensive zone Saturday night and smacked his stick...

Left wing Nick Foligno (71) of the Minnesota Wild checks defenseman Sam Malinski (70) of the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of Game 3 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minn. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Wild stars strike back, send Avalanche to first loss of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

By Corey Masisak

May 10, 2026 at 9:06 a.m.

The Minnesota Wild's big guns showed up in a big way Saturday night, and the...

Center Parker Kelly (17) of the Colorado Avalanche reacts to a goal on goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) of the Minnesota Wild by center Nazem Kadri (91) during the third period of Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche glue guy Parker Kelly not worried about scoring: ‘I have zero pressure’

By Corey Masisak

May 9, 2026 at 7:59 p.m.

There are three players on the Colorado Avalanche, the highest-scoring team in the league, who...

Center Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche waits for the puck to drop during the third period of game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon named a Hart Trophy finalist: ‘He’s one of one’

By Corey Masisak

May 8, 2026 at 4:20 p.m.

Nathan MacKinnon, the 2024 winner as the NHL's most valuable player, led the NHL with...

Defenseman Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche takes the ice before the first period of Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche star Cale Makar’s consistency has helped define his greatness

By Corey Masisak

May 8, 2026 at 7:36 a.m.

A simple search for Cale Makar highlights on YouTube would help a casual sports fan...

Center Ross Colton (20) of the Colorado Avalanche and defenseman Daemon Hunt (48) of the Minnesota Wild fight for position during the first period of Game 2 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche’s improved power play a huge part of 2-0 series lead against Wild in Stanley Cup Playoffs

By Corey Masisak

May 8, 2026 at 7:37 a.m.

The Avalanche power play is no longer the funny-faced dragon from the three-headed social media...

Filip Gustavsson (32) of the Minnesota Wild swats away a puck during a game against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Wild switching goalies for Game 2 of Stanley Cup Playoffs series, Avalanche coach mum on his starter

By Corey Masisak

May 5, 2026 at 2:13 p.m.

Filip Gustavsson will replace Jesper Wallstedt in the net Tuesday night for the Wild at...

Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) skates with the puck while Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim)

Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes ready for showdown between NHL’s two best defensemen in Stanley Cup Playoffs

By Corey Masisak

May 3, 2026 at 9:59 p.m.

Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar made their NHL debuts 18 days apart. A little more...

Sam Malinski (70) of the Colorado Avalanche shoots during a game against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche’s Brock Nelson, Sam Malinski are proud Minnesotans ready to make more St. Paul postseason memories

By Corey Masisak

May 2, 2026 at 8:58 p.m.

Had Brock Nelson been invited to play for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program...

Defenseman Nick Blankenburg (37) is the first to congratulate goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) of the Colorado Avalanche after a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

What Avalanche players have been up to while awaiting Wild or Stars in Stanley Cup Playoffs’ next round

By Corey Masisak

May 1, 2026 at 9:34 a.m.

"Just doing a couple things that we’ve haven’t been able to do the past couple...

Defenseman Drew Doughty (8) of the Los Angeles Kings gives center Nicolas Roy (10) of the Colorado Avalanche a push during Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche looks to Nicolas Roy for continued spark in Stanley Cup Playoffs while awaiting Stars or Wild

By Kyle Newman

April 29, 2026 at 5:59 p.m.

In one day, Nicolas Roy went from cellar-dweller to Stanley Cup or bust.

Center Ross Colton (20) of the Colorado Avalanche takes a shot at the goal during the second period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche never cracked, despite Kings’ best efforts, in impressive series sweep to open Stanley Cup run

By Corey Masisak

April 27, 2026 at 6:07 p.m.

Rarely does a 10-second clip inside a hockey game tell the story of an entire...

Center Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche finally breaks one open, sweeps the Kings in four games

By Corey Masisak

April 26, 2026 at 7:43 p.m.

Nathan MacKinnon scored twice and added an assist, while Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves to...

Defenseman Nick Blankenburg (37) of the Colorado Avalanche takes a shot during a practice on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche’s Josh Manson ‘unlikely’ for Game 4, Nick Blankenburg likely to make NHL Playoffs debut

By Corey Masisak

April 25, 2026 at 9:23 p.m.

Transitions can be tough around the trade deadline, but it was a particularly tricky one...

Cale Makar #8 of the Colorado Avalanche looks for a shot as he is pressured by Logan Cooley #92 of the Utah Mammoth during the second period of a game at Delta Center on February 25, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Avalanche, Mammoth will play 2027 NHL Winter Classic on New Year’s Eve in Salt Lake City

By Corey Masisak

April 24, 2026 at 8:26 p.m.

The biggest New Year's Eve party in Utah will feature the Colorado Avalanche.