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Capitals put Alex Ovechkin on injured reserve, ruling him out at least a week
Read full article: Capitals put Alex Ovechkin on injured reserve, ruling him out at least a weekThe Washington Capitals put Alex Ovechkin on injured reserve and recalled fellow Russian winger Ivan Miroshnichenko from the minors.
NHL referee Mitch Dunning is home and expects to make a full recovery, league says
Read full article: NHL referee Mitch Dunning is home and expects to make a full recovery, league saysThe NHL referee who was stretchered out of a game following a violent collision with Colorado defenseman Josh Manson was back home and expected to make a full recovery.
Bottoms up in the NHL standings? Some Stanley Cup contenders are struggling early this season
Read full article: Bottoms up in the NHL standings? Some Stanley Cup contenders are struggling early this seasonThe first two weeks of the season have not been kind to a few of the top Stanley Cup contenders.
Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner will miss most of the season after shoulder surgery
Read full article: Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner will miss most of the season after shoulder surgeryColumbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner is expected to miss most of the season after having shoulder surgery.
Avalanche face hard decisions with Landeskog, Nichushkin in offseason after 2nd round loss to Dallas
Read full article: Avalanche face hard decisions with Landeskog, Nichushkin in offseason after 2nd round loss to DallasThe biggest factor in the direction of the Colorado Avalanche’s offseason plans may just hinge on trust.
Dallas Stars into their 2nd West final in a row after knocking out last two Cup champions
Read full article: Dallas Stars into their 2nd West final in a row after knocking out last two Cup championsThe Dallas Stars finally get a little bit of a breather after avoiding another Game 7 on the way to their second Western Conference Final in a row.
Wyatt Johnston scores twice as Stars push Avs to brink of elimination with 5-1 win in Game 4
Read full article: Wyatt Johnston scores twice as Stars push Avs to brink of elimination with 5-1 win in Game 4Wyatt Johnston scored twice on the eve of his 21st birthday as the Dallas Stars pushed Colorado to the brink of elimination with a 5-1 win in Game 4 that came hours after Avalanche standout Valeri Nichushkin was suspended for at least six months.
Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri Nichushkin to six-month suspension
Read full article: Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri Nichushkin to six-month suspensionFor a second consecutive year, the Avalanche are on the brink of elimination with Valeri Nichushkin, one of their top players, unavailable due to circumstances away from the ice.
Avalanche got legs under them in another comeback to beat fading Stars in 2nd-round opener
Read full article: Avalanche got legs under them in another comeback to beat fading Stars in 2nd-round openerThe Colorado Avalanche had gone a full week since wrapping up their first-round series, and were down three goals in the first period on the road against the top-seeded team.
Maple Leafs, Jets, Oilers and Canucks carry Canada’s Stanley Cup hopes with drought now at 30 years
Read full article: Maple Leafs, Jets, Oilers and Canucks carry Canada’s Stanley Cup hopes with drought now at 30 yearsHockey fans across Canada are preparing themselves for the annual thrill and torment that arrives with the NHL playoffs.
Avalanche fine-tune roster by bringing in 4 new players to gear up for playoff race
Read full article: Avalanche fine-tune roster by bringing in 4 new players to gear up for playoff raceFresh off adding center Casey Mittelstadt and defenseman Sean Walker, the Colorado Avalanche made two more moves by bringing in forward Yakov Trenin from Nashville and forward Brandon Duhaime from Minnesota.
Western Conference wheeling and dealing is well underway long before the NHL trade deadline
Read full article: Western Conference wheeling and dealing is well underway long before the NHL trade deadlineThe NHL trade deadline is still three weeks away, and yet three of the top teams in the Western Conference have already made an addition.
Wild's Fleury wears mask in warmups on Native American Heritage night after the NHL says not to
Read full article: Wild's Fleury wears mask in warmups on Native American Heritage night after the NHL says not toMarc-Andre Fleury wore a mask for warmups on the Minnesota Wild's Native American Heritage night after being told by the NHL that was not allowed.
Avalanche, Bruins and Golden Knights mark 1st time in NHL history 3 teams open a season 6-0-0
Read full article: Avalanche, Bruins and Golden Knights mark 1st time in NHL history 3 teams open a season 6-0-0The Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins and Vegas Golden Knights have all won their first six games of the NHL season.
Avalanche sign defenseman Devon Toews to a seven-year extension worth $50.75 million
Read full article: Avalanche sign defenseman Devon Toews to a seven-year extension worth $50.75 millionThe Colorado Avalanche have signed defenseman Devon Toews to a seven-year contract extension worth $50.75 million.
Kraken beat Avs 2-1, eliminate defending Stanley Cup champs
Read full article: Kraken beat Avs 2-1, eliminate defending Stanley Cup champsOliver Bjorkstrand scored twice, Philipp Grubauer was stellar in stopping 33 shots and the Seattle Kraken eliminated the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche with a 2-1 win in Game 7.
AP source: Cogliano out indefinitely with fracture in neck
Read full article: AP source: Cogliano out indefinitely with fracture in neckA person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Colorado Avalanche forward Andrew Cogliano is sidelined indefinitely after he suffered a fracture in his neck during Game 6 in Seattle.
Defending champ Avs force Game 7 with 4-1 win over Kraken
Read full article: Defending champ Avs force Game 7 with 4-1 win over KrakenArtturi Lehkonen scored twice, including an empty-net goal in the closing seconds, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1 to force a Game 7 in their first-round playoff series.
Hughes scores to back Vanecek, Devils beat Avalanche 1-0
Read full article: Hughes scores to back Vanecek, Devils beat Avalanche 1-0Jack Hughes scored on a power play early in the third period and Vitek Vanecek made 24 saves for his first shutout with New Jersey in the Devils’ 1-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night.
Avs raise banner, beat Blackhawks 5-2 to start title defense
Read full article: Avs raise banner, beat Blackhawks 5-2 to start title defenseArtturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin each scored two power-play goals, Mikko Rantanen had four assists and the fast-skating Colorado Avalanche began their Stanley Cup title defense with a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Penguins re-sign Letang; Avalanche acquire goalie Georgiev
Read full article: Penguins re-sign Letang; Avalanche acquire goalie GeorgievColorado, Chicago and Pittsburgh all made key moves ahead of the NHL draft with the Stanley Cup champion Avalanche making a deal to shore up their goaltending situation and the Penguins ensuring a long-time defenseman was sticking around.
Avalanche D-man Cale Makar wins Conn Smythe as playoff MVP
Read full article: Avalanche D-man Cale Makar wins Conn Smythe as playoff MVPCale Makar has won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP after leading the Colorado Avalanche to their first Stanley Cup title since 2001 and third in franchise history.
Road test at Lightning stands between Avalanche, Stanley Cup
Read full article: Road test at Lightning stands between Avalanche, Stanley CupThe Colorado Avalanche face their biggest task yet in the Stanley Cup Final looking to close out the back-to-back defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 on the road.
Kadri scores in OT in return, Avs move to brink of title
Read full article: Kadri scores in OT in return, Avs move to brink of titleNazem Kadri scored at 12:02 of overtime — perhaps with too many Colorado players on the ice — and the Avalanche beat Tampa Bay 3-2 on Wednesday night in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final to move within a victory of dethroning the two-time defending champion Lightning.
Lightning bounce back, beat Avalanche 6-2 in Game 3
Read full article: Lightning bounce back, beat Avalanche 6-2 in Game 3Steven Stamkos, Pat Maroon and Ondrej Palat each had a goal and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning scored four times in the second period and beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Avalanche beat Lightning in OT to open Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: Avalanche beat Lightning in OT to open Stanley Cup FinalAndre Burakovsky scored 1:23 into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche opened the Stanley Cup Final with a 4-3 victory over the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night.
Francouz, Kadri lead Avs to 4-0 win over Oilers in Game 2
Read full article: Francouz, Kadri lead Avs to 4-0 win over Oilers in Game 2Nazem Kadri had three assists in a 2:04 span in the second period, backup Pavel Francouz stopped 24 shots for his second career playoff shutout and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-0 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Helm scores late, Avalanche beat Blues 3-2 to win series
Read full article: Helm scores late, Avalanche beat Blues 3-2 to win seriesDarren Helm scored with 5.6 seconds left and Darcy Kuemper stopped 18 shots as the Colorado Avalanche finished off their second-round series with a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Blues in Game 6.
Kadri has hat trick, Avs beat Blues 6-3 to take 3-1 lead
Read full article: Kadri has hat trick, Avs beat Blues 6-3 to take 3-1 leadNazem Kadri scored three goals, including two during a four-goal second period barrage, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 6-3 to take a 3-1 lead in their Western Conference series.
Manson scores 8:02 into OT, Avs beat Blues 3-2 in Game 1
Read full article: Manson scores 8:02 into OT, Avs beat Blues 3-2 in Game 1Josh Manson scored 8:02 into overtime, Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves in his return to the net from an eye injury, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in Game 1 of their second-round series.
Avalanche 1st to advance to 2nd round with sweep of Preds
Read full article: Avalanche 1st to advance to 2nd round with sweep of PredsValeri Nichushkin scored the game-winning goal with 7:58 left, and the Colorado Avalanche became the first team to advance to the second round Monday night by finishing a sweep of the Nashville Predators 5-3 Monday night.
Avalanche take 3-0 series lead over Preds with 7-3 win
Read full article: Avalanche take 3-0 series lead over Preds with 7-3 winGabriel Landeskog scored twice in the second period, and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 7-3 for a commanding 3-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference series.
Makar scores in OT, Avs win 2-1 over Predators in Game 2
Read full article: Makar scores in OT, Avs win 2-1 over Predators in Game 2Cale Makar scored 8:31 into overtime, Darcy Kuemper made 25 saves on his 32nd birthday and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Avs erupt for 5 goals in 1st, beat Predators 7-2 in Game 1
Read full article: Avs erupt for 5 goals in 1st, beat Predators 7-2 in Game 1Nathan MacKinnon and Devon Toews scored 22 seconds apart in a five-goal first period, sending the Colorado Avalanche to a 7-2 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
MacKinnon's hat trick leads Avs to 53rd win, 9-3 over Kings
Read full article: MacKinnon's hat trick leads Avs to 53rd win, 9-3 over KingsNathan MacKinnon had three goals and two assists, Nicolas Aube-Kubel scored twice in a dominant first period and the Colorado Avalanche set a franchise record with their 53rd win by routing the Los Angeles Kings 9-3.
Bear, Aho, Raanta help Hurricanes beat Avalanche 2-0
Read full article: Bear, Aho, Raanta help Hurricanes beat Avalanche 2-0Ethan Bear scored the game’s first goal with 5:40 left and Sebastian Aho added an empty-netter to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-0 on Thursday night.
Makar, Avs rally past Bruins 4-3 for 17th straight home win
Read full article: Makar, Avs rally past Bruins 4-3 for 17th straight home winGabriel Landeskog tied the game with 36.5 seconds left in regulation and Cale Makar scored a power-play goal 3:01 into overtime as the Colorado Avalanche rallied past the Boston Bruins 4-3 for their 17th straight home victory.
Avs beat Blackhawks 2-0, extend record home streak to 16
Read full article: Avs beat Blackhawks 2-0, extend record home streak to 16Nazem Kadri and Mikko Rantanen scored, Pavel Francouz made 23 saves for his third career shutout and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 to extend their franchise-record home winning streak to 16 games.
NHL shuts down 2 more teams for a week amid COVID surge
Read full article: NHL shuts down 2 more teams for a week amid COVID surgeThe NHL has postponed all games for the Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers through at least the Christmas weekend amid worsening COVID-19 test results across the league.
Avs beat New York 7-3; Trouba delivers another hard check
Read full article: Avs beat New York 7-3; Trouba delivers another hard checkLogan O’Connor scored twice in a 22-second span in a five-goal second period, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Rangers 7-3, ending New York’s seven-game winning streak.
After firing coach, Flyers drop 9th straight, 7-5 to Avs
Read full article: After firing coach, Flyers drop 9th straight, 7-5 to AvsErik Johnson had a goal and an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche beat Philadelphia 7-5 to hand the Flyers their ninth straight loss just hours after they fired coach Alain Vigneault.
McDavid, Matthews, MacKinnon finalists for NHL MVP honors
Read full article: McDavid, Matthews, MacKinnon finalists for NHL MVP honorsEdmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews and Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon have been named finalists for the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP.
Stone scores early in OT, Knights beat Avs 3-2 in Game 5
Read full article: Stone scores early in OT, Knights beat Avs 3-2 in Game 5Mark Stone scored on a breakaway 50 seconds into overtime as the Vegas Golden Knights overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 and take a 3-2 lead in their second-round playoff series.
Marchessault's hat trick lifts Vegas to 5-1 win over Avs
Read full article: Marchessault's hat trick lifts Vegas to 5-1 win over AvsJonathan Marchessault had his fourth career hat trick to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 5-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche to tie their second-round series at two games apiece.
Marchessault, Pacioretty score late to lift Vegas past Avs
Read full article: Marchessault, Pacioretty score late to lift Vegas past AvsJonathan Marchessault and Max Pacioretty scored 45 seconds apart in the third period to lift the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series.
Avalanche blaze past Knights 7-1 in penalty-filled Game 1
Read full article: Avalanche blaze past Knights 7-1 in penalty-filled Game 1Nathan MacKinnon and Gabriel Landeskog each scored twice as the well-rested Colorado Avalanche made quick work of Vegas with their speed, beating the Golden Knights 7-1 in a skirmish-filled Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.
Avs score 3 in 2nd, beat Blues 5-1 to take a 3-0 series lead
Read full article: Avs score 3 in 2nd, beat Blues 5-1 to take a 3-0 series leadRyan Graves had a goal and two assists, Philipp Grubauer made 31 saves, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 5-1 to take a 3-0 series lead in their first-round West Division matchup.
Avalanche's Nazem Kadri suspended 8 games for hit to head
Read full article: Avalanche's Nazem Kadri suspended 8 games for hit to headColorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri was suspended for eight games by the NHL on Friday night for a head shot on St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk in Game 2 of a first-round playoff series.
Jost scores twice, Avs clinch No. 1 seed with win over Kings
Read full article: Jost scores twice, Avs clinch No. 1 seed with win over KingsTyson Jost scored two of Colorado’s five second-period goals as the Avalanche clinched the West Division and the top overall seed in the NHL playoffs with a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
The Latest: Avalanche, Nuggets get OK to increase capacity
Read full article: The Latest: Avalanche, Nuggets get OK to increase capacityKroenke Sports & Entertainment says state health officials have approved an increased capacity at Ball Arena for Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche playoff games.
Hats off: Donskoi scores 3 in 1st, Avs beat Coyotes 9-3
Read full article: Hats off: Donskoi scores 3 in 1st, Avs beat Coyotes 9-3Colorado Avalanche right wing Joonas Donskoi reacts after scoring a goal against the Arizona Coyotes in the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, march 31, 2021, in Denver. Donskoi scored three times during Colorado’s five-goal first period, and the Avalanche beat the Arizona Coyotes 9-3 on Wednesday night in front of a smattering of boisterous fans. “Everybody was fired up and I think we showed it.”Donskoi secured his second career hat trick over a 3:27 span. AdAndre Burakovsky and Pierre-Edouard Bellemare also scored in a wild first period that included Arizona goals by Michael Bunting and Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Gabriel Landeskog finished with two goals, Mikko Rantanen added another and Burakovsky scored his second with 3:11 remaining on an assist by Donskoi.
Avs beat Golden Knights 3-2 in delayed Lake Tahoe game
Read full article: Avs beat Golden Knights 3-2 in delayed Lake Tahoe gameVegas Golden Knights right wing Alex Tuch (89) races for the puck against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of of Outdoor Lake Tahoe NHL hockey game at Stateline, Nev., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli))STATELINE, Nev. – Nathan MacKinnon scored a dazzling goal more than nine hours after assisting on another to highlight a most unusual and lengthy outdoor game at Lake Tahoe that the Colorado Avalanche won 3-2 over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday. Although it’s fair to say that none of those had the picturesque setting of this rink located on the 18th fairway of a golf course on the shores of Lake Tahoe and surrounded by trees with snow-covered mountains towering in the background. Fleury made 36 saves for Vegas and fell to 0-3 in three career outdoor game starts. AdPART 1The Avs controlled the play under the sun, getting an early goal from Girard and outshooting Vegas 17-8 in the first 20 minutes.
Bright sun, poor ice delay outdoor NHL game at Lake Tahoe
Read full article: Bright sun, poor ice delay outdoor NHL game at Lake TahoeMembers of the Colorado Avalanche, in white, and the Vegas Golden Knights, red play during the first period of the Outdoor Lake Tahoe NHL hockey game in Stateline, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. The NHL decided to halt the game Saturday afternoon because bright sun and temperatures hovering around freezing led to poor ice conditions that had players and officials repeatedly falling because of holes on the ice. We obviously didn’t want anyone getting hurt. The ice was great.”But the delay didn't alter Bettman's commitment to outdoor games, even in unconventional settings outside of a stadium venue like Lake Tahoe. Both teams were unable to practice on the specially built outdoor rink before Saturday's Vegas-Colorado game because of the ice conditions.