Colorado Avalanche News (page 4 of 7)
The latest Colorado Avalanche news, game recaps and previews. See also the Colorado Avalanche schedule and scores.
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Islanders Face Off Against Avalanche in Denver Showdown
Avalanche face Islanders in a non-conference clash. Colorado has a solid home record, while New York aims to boost its away form. Both seek their first season win.
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Blue Jackets Surprise Avalanche 6-4, Marchenko and Chinakhov Drive Offensive Burst
Marchenko, Chinakhov, and Monahan led the Blue Jackets to a 6-4 win over the Avalanche. MacKinnon, Wood, Mittelstadt, and Colton scored for Colorado.
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Injury-Plagued Colorado Avalanche Release Kaapo Kahkonen Following Season Opener Defeat
Avalanche's Jonathan Drouin will miss 2+ games due to an upper-body injury. The team also claimed goalie Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers from the Jets.
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NHL Summary: Avalanche Face Off Against Blue Jackets Following Rantanen's Hat Trick
The 0-1 Blue Jackets face the 0-1 Avalanche on Saturday. Rantanen scored a hat trick in Colorado's 8-4 loss to Vegas. Columbus finished 27-43-12 last season.
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Golden Knights Triumph 8-4 Over Avalanche in Season Opener, with Standout Performances from Barbashev, Stone, and Olofsson
Golden Knights beat Avalanche 8-4 in opener. Barbashev shines with 4 points; Rantanen nets a hat trick. Stone, Barbashev & Eichel tally a combined 10 points.
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NHL Season Kickoff Clash: Vegas Golden Knights Face Off Against Colorado Avalanche in Paradise
The Avalanche and Golden Knights clash in Paradise, NV for the season opener. Vegas, favored at -110, went 45-29-8; Colorado ended at 50-25-7. Over/under is set at 6.5.
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Vancouver Canucks Trade for Erik Brannstrom from Colorado Avalanche
Canucks trade Tucker Poolman and a 2025 4th-round pick to the Avalanche for Erik Brannstrom. Vancouver retains 20% of Poolman's $3M AAV salary.
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Tanner Pearson Joins Vegas Golden Knights, Shines in Preseason Performance
Tanner Pearson, 32, signed a one-year, $775K deal with the Vegas Golden Knights after a strong preseason. He had 13 points in 54 Canadiens games and 285 points in 644 career NHL games.
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Robin Lehner to Get Final Year of Contract with No Impact on Golden Knights' Salary Cap
Golden Knights' Robin Lehner will be paid for his contract's final year without affecting the cap. After talks with NHL/NHLPA, his camp absence had a specific reason.
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Colorado Avalanche's Logan O'Connor Signs Contract Extension Through 2031
Colorado Avalanche forward Logan O'Connor signed a 6-year extension, keeping him till the 2030-31 season. The 28-year-old scored 13 goals in 57 games despite injuries.
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Challenges Loom for Colorado Avalanche: Nichushkin's Suspension, Landeskog's Knee Injury, and Team Dynamics
The Colorado Avalanche face training camp with injuries to captain Gabriel Landeskog and forward Artturi Lehkonen. Val Nichushkin's suspension adds to the challenge, stressing team unity.
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Avalanche Trade for Goaltender Kevin Mandolese from Senators to Bolster Roster Depth
The Colorado Avalanche acquired goalie Kevin Mandolese, 23, from the Ottawa Senators for a draft pick. Mandolese has a 28-28-5 record in the AHL and made 3 starts in 2022-23.
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Avalanche Secure One-Year Contracts for Jonathan Drouin and Joel Kiviranta
Jonathan Drouin rejoins the Avalanche on a one-year, $2.5M deal. In 2022-23, he had a career season with 19 goals and 56 points in 79 games.
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Nathan MacKinnon Named NHL MVP, Connor Bedard Secures Calder Trophy
Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche won the Hart Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award at the NHL awards. Other winners: Connor Bedard (Calder), Connor Hellebuyck (Vezina), Quinn Hughes (Norris).
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Casey Mittelstadt Signs Three-Year Deal with Colorado Avalanche, Strengthening Stanley Cup Bid
Avalanche sign Casey Mittelstadt to a 3-year, $5.75M deal. He added depth at center after Kadri's departure, helping them reach the Western Conference semifinals in his first postseason.
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Andrew Cogliano Retires from NHL, Transitions to Avalanche Front Office Role
Andrew Cogliano retires after 17 NHL seasons, joins the Avalanche's front office. He played 1,294 games, won the Stanley Cup in 2022, and tallied 464 points with 131 playoff appearances.
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Gabriel Landeskog Provides Update on His Return, MacFarland Discusses Val Nichushkin’s Future with the Avalanche
Avalanche captain Landeskog discussed health, playoff exit, and Nichushkin's suspension in a conference. Aiming for a Sept-April return post-surgery, Nichushkin may rejoin post-suspension.
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Artturi Lehkonen of Colorado Avalanche Scheduled for Shoulder Surgery
Avalanche's Lehkonen to have shoulder surgery next week, confirms GM MacFarland. Scored 6 goals in round one, just 1 in round two defeat to Stars.
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Matt Duchene's OT Magic Propels Dallas Stars to Western Conference Finals, Ousting Ex-Team Colorado Avalanche
Duchene's OT goal propels Stars into Western Finals, ousting his draft team, the Avalanche, after a debated call. Dallas now awaits Canucks or Oilers.
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Matt Duchene's Overtime Goal Propels Dallas Stars into Western Conference Final
Matt Duchene's 2OT goal leads Dallas Stars to a 2-1 win over the Avalanche in Game 6, propelling them to the Western finals, ending Colorado's season.
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Roope Hintz of the Dallas Stars to Miss Game 6 Versus the Colorado Avalanche
Roope Hintz (Stars) and Yakov Trenin (Avalanche) miss Game 6, Western Conf. semis, with upper-body injuries.
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NHL Playoffs: Stars Seek to Clinch Series Win Over Avalanche in Sixth Game
Stars (52-21-9) target a win against Avalanche (50-25-7) in Game 6, leading 3-2. Key players: MacKinnon, Hintz. Plus injury news & bets.
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Avalanche Narrow Series Gap to 3-2 with a 5-3 Win over Stars in Game 5
Avalanche defeat Stars 5-3 in Game 5, trailing series 3-2. Makar nets two, Mittelstadt breaks tie, MacKinnon scores late. Oettinger (DAL) 23 saves, Georgiev (COL) 22 saves. Game 6 in Denver.
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Makar's Key Goals Spark Avalanche's Stunning Comeback Win Over Stars in Exciting Game 5
Avalanche beat Stars 5-3 in Game 5, led by Makar's 2 goals. Mittelstadt and MacKinnon also score, extending the series. Game 6 on Friday in Colorado.
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Hintz to Miss Game 5 Against Avalanche Due to Upper-Body Injury
Roope Hintz out with injury for Game 5 vs. Avalanche, Chris Tanev in. Faksa replaces Hintz. Dallas leads series 3-1.
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NHL Postseason: Stars Lead Avalanche 3-1 in Second Round Playoff Series
Stars lead Avalanche 3-1 in NHL playoffs after 5-1 win in Game 4. Despite Avalanche's top goal score, Stars aim to win with key players Heiskanen and Rantanen.
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Johnston's Two Goals Lead Dallas Stars to a 5-1 Victory Over the Colorado Avalanche
Wyatt Johnston's 2 goals, one shorthanded, led Dallas Stars to a 5-1 win over Colorado Avalanche for a 3-1 series lead. At 20, he hit 10 postseason goals. Game 5 is next.
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Dallas Stars Beat Colorado Avalanche 5-1 to Take 3-1 Series Lead
Wyatt Johnston recorded two goals and an assist as the Dallas Stars defeated the Colorado Avalanche 5-1 in Game 4 of the second round.
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Valeri Nichushkin of the Colorado Avalanche Enters NHL Player Assistance Program, Will Miss Series vs. Dallas Stars
Avalanche's Nichushkin enters NHL assistance program, suspended without pay. This comes hours before playoffs vs. Stars, despite joining morning skate.
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Stars vs. Avalanche in NHL Playoffs Round Two: Dallas Ahead 2-1 in Series
Stars lead 2-1 vs. Avalanche in NHL Playoff. In Denver, Avalanche favored at -136, Stars +115, with 6.5 over/under. Stars: 19-7-3, Avalanche: 21-11-2.