Nathan MacKinnon fights Brandt Clarke in season opener
MacKinnon scored twice in an 8-4 Avalanche win that saw him record just the second fight major of his NHL career.
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‘He didn’t say a great word to me’: Nathan MacKinnon challenges, then drops Brandt Clarke in rare fight after hit on Cale Makar
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice, put eight shots on net, and dropped the gloves in the Colorado Avalanche‘s emphatic 8-4 season-opening victory over the Los Angeles Kings, Wednesday. While MacKinnon’s goals were in character, his third-period fight against Brandt Clarke was not, as the fired-up superstar dropped the gloves for the first time since Dec. 27,
Postgame: MacKinnon Scores Twice, Drops Gloves as Avalanche Cruise Past Kings 8-4
The depth of the Colorado Avalanche’s relentless offense was on full display on opening night. But their superstar center was […] The post Postgame: MacKinnon Scores Twice, Drops Gloves as Avalanche Cruise Past Kings 8-4 appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now .
FINAL – Kings 4, Avalanche 8 – Anderson, Haula, Laviolette
The LA Kings opened the 2026-27 season with an 8-4 defeat on Wednesday evening against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver. The Avalanche opened the scoring with a power-play goal 6:33 into the game, to take an early 1-0 lead. The Kings killed off the bulk of their first penalty of the season, […] The post FINAL – Kings 4, Avalanche 8 – Anderson, Haula, Laviolette appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Mikey Anderson – 9.30
Hear from defenseman Mikey Anderson after a season-opening defeat against the Colorado Avalanche. The post Mikey Anderson – 9.30 appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Nathan MacKinnon throws down in epic fight, scores twice in wild Avs opening win
In the Avs first victory Nathan MacKinnon invited Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke to square off; Clarke accepted, but it did not go well for him
Recap: Opening night mayhem leads to 8-4 Avalanche win
For the first game out of 84 in the 2026-27 season the Colorado Avalanche hosted the LA Kings at Ball Arena and it won’t soon be forgotten. A 8-4 rout of the Kings saw multiple power play and shorthanded goals against for Colorado and even a Nathan MacKinnon fight. The Game Believe it or not […]
LIVE THREAD – Kings @ Avalanche, 9/30
Los Angeles Kings 4, Colorado Avalanche 8 FINAL Game Preview WATCH: TNT, HBO Max LISTEN: ESPN LA App, LA Kings App SOG: LAK – 31 COL – 29 PP: LAK – 0/4 COL – 4/5 First Period 1. COL – Brock Nelson (1) – (Jaden Schwartz, Nazem Kadri) – 6:33 (PP) 2. LAK – Brian […] The post LIVE THREAD – Kings @ Avalanche, 9/30 appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Game Thread: Avalanche look to start season off on right foot
Join the conversation as the Colorado Avalanche look to get the season off on the right foot against the LA Kings. The post Game Thread: Avalanche look to start season off on right foot appeared first on Hockey Mountain High .
Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. LA Kings (8 p.m. MT)
I think we will do open threads a little differently this year, now that the new SB Nation app offers real-time updates! We will still drop the need-to-knows here (lineups, where to watch/listen, etc.), but we’ll keep it brief early and update as the game progresses! It’s been 127 days since the Colorado Avalanche last […]
Kings vs. Avalanche preview: playoff rematch opens new season
The Colorado Avalanche host the Los Angeles Kings at Ball Arena in their season opener Wednesday night—a rematch of last spring's Western Conference...
‘I love my job’: Avalanche extend head coach Jared Bednar for four more years
Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar is sticking around for another four years, and everyone is happy about it. The post ‘I love my job’: Avalanche extend head coach Jared Bednar for four more years appeared first on Mile High Sports .
Why the Avalanche made the right call to extend Jared Bednar
Colorado extended its longtime head coach through the 2030-31 season, looking to continue the team’s successful run.
9/30 Preview – Edmundson In, Kuemper Off First + Game 1 Preparation, Power-Play Challenge, TNT Broadcast
WHO: Los Angeles Kings (0-0-0) @ Colorado Avalanche (0-0-0) WHAT: 2026-27 NHL Regular Season, Game 1/84 WHEN: Wednesday, September 30 @ 7:00 PM Pacific WHERE: Ball Arena – Denver, CO HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: ESPN – VIDEO: ESPN LA 710, ESPN LA App – TWITTER: @dooleylak & @lakings TODAY’S MATCHUP: The LA Kings begin the […] The post 9/30 Preview – Edmundson In, Kuemper Off First + Game 1 Preparation, Power-Play Challenge, TNT Broadcast appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Jared Bednar ‘ecstatic’ about new contract, ‘not worried about outside noise’
"Nice to be sticking around. Yeah, I love my job, I love working with these guys," Avs head coach Jared Bednar said of his four-year extension
Avalanche sign coach Jared Bednar to four-year extension
The Colorado Avalanche have signed coach Jared Bednar to a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2030-31 season, the team announced Wednesday.
Strike 2: Win it all or bust: Despite extension, Jared Bednar’s seat should be icy hot
Regardless of regular-season success, Colorado's too-early postseason exits have become a regular occurrence. The post Strike 2: Win it all or bust: Despite extension, Jared Bednar’s seat should be icy hot appeared first on Mile High Sports .
The 2 Avalanche forwards who will miss season opener vs. Kings
The Colorado Avalanche are preparing to open the regular season on Wednesday night as they host the Los Angeles Kings. The team has had plenty of injury concerns heading into the season. The Avalanche got good news about Gabriel Landeskog, as well as about Cale Makar. Meanwhile, the team just got bad news about two […] The post The 2 Avalanche forwards who will miss season opener vs. Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Avalanche rematch with Los Angeles Kings in season opener
The Colorado Avalanche open the season in a rematch from the playoffs and last season's opener, against the Los Angels Kings. The post Avalanche rematch with Los Angeles Kings in season opener appeared first on Hockey Mountain High .
Projected Lineups: Kings at Avs, Plus Pregame Notes and How to Watch
It’s finally here. After all the waiting and a summer of changes, Kings hockey is officially back as the organization kicks off their 60th season — in Colorado for a quasi-rematch months in the making. Not only is tonight an opportunity for the group to get some revenge on an Avalanche team that handed them […]
Preview: Avalanche & Kings meet for much-anticipated season opener
It’s been 127 days since the Colorado Avalanche last played meaningful hockey, but their long-awaited return is finally here as they welcome the Los Angeles Kings to Ball Arena in Downtown Denver for regular-season game one, fresh off a Jared Bednar contract extension! Colorado Avalanche It’s an exciting time of year for every fanbase, and […]
BREAKING: Avs extend coach Jared Bednar before start of season
The Colorado Avalanche have signed head coach Jared Bednar to a multi-year extension, keeping him here for the near future. The post BREAKING: Avs extend coach Jared Bednar before start of season appeared first on Hockey Mountain High .
Jared Bednar, Avalanche Agree to New Contract Ahead of 2026-27 NHL Season
The Colorado Avalanche are recommitting to their longtime head coach after last season's Presidents' Trophy win and Western Conference Finals loss.
No lame-duck season: Avs lock up Jared Bednar on opening day
Jared Bednar will not spend the season coaching on the final year of his deal, the the Colorado Avalanche announced a four-year extension for their long-time coach
Colorado Avalanche Extend Head Coach Jared Bednar On Multi-Year Deal
The Colorado Avalanche have locked up their head coach ahead of their first game of the season.
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