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Recap: Streak over as Avalanche lose 3-2 in shootout to Wild

The Colorado Avalanche’s impressive 10-game winning streak came to an end, though their 15-game point streak remains intact. The Avs trailed by a goal until captain Gabe Landeskog redirected a rebound in the late third period to tie the game. Colorado controlled the pace in overtime and generated the better scoring opportunities, but ultimately fell […]

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild (1:30 p.m.)

It’s the first matchup of the year between Central division rivals Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild. Both teams have enjoyed strong play lately with extended win streaks as they currently hold playoff positions. Can we expect a spirited game between these two teams during this busy holiday weekend of post-turkey shopping? Colorado Avalanche Not only […]

Preview: Avalanche ready to down Wild (post) Turkey

It’s the first matchup of the year between Central division rivals Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild. Both teams have enjoyed strong play lately with extended win streaks as they currently hold playoff positions. Can we expect a spirited game between these two teams during this busy holiday weekend of post-turkey shopping? Colorado Avalanche Not only […]

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5 Reasons to Give Thanks

A quick holiday break is the perfect time to give pause and reflect on what Colorado Avalanche fans have to be thankful for. Here are five reasons to give thanks over your turkey dinner. The Captain Has Returned It took three long grueling years of rehab but Gabe Landeskog is back as a regular player […]

Recap: Avs serve Sharks a shutout with humble pie

The Colorado Avalanche put their home-ice point streak to the test this evening against a young, rejuvenated, and talented San Jose Sharks club. The Avalanche were looking to log their 10th consecutive victory overall, and found their game early and often. Let the good times roll! The Game Things started very positively for the Colorado […]

Morning Flurries: Wedgewood a candidate for the Olympics?

As the 2025 calendar year begins to wrap up, more and more focus is shifting to the next big event on the horizon and that’s the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics. The Colorado Avalanche expect to have a large contingent of players heading to Milan to take part in the festivities but is there one Avalanche […]

Recap: Avs Blank Blackhawks

In another busy back-to-back weekend set the Colorado Avalanche concluded their road trip with another divisional foe in the Chicago Blackhawks. In the past this matchup has been a bit of trouble but Scott Wedgewood was up to the task, crafting his own shutout on the weekend with 22 saves in a 1-0 Avalanche victory. […]

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche @ Chicago Blackhawks (5:00 P.M.)

The Colorado Avalanche are the hottest team in the NHL, even when their play of late has cooled down. As they wrap up another set of back-to-back road games, they aim to crank up the temperature against Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks in a bid to extend their winning streak to double digits. Colorado […]

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Preview: The Avs Face Chicago in a Second City Showdown

The Colorado Avalanche are the hottest team in the NHL, even when their play of late has cooled down. As they wrap up another set of back-to-back road games, they aim to crank up the temperature against Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks in a bid to extend their winning streak to double digits. Colorado […]

Recap: Blackwood earns Colorado’s first shutout of the season

The accolades just keep coming for the Colorado Avalanche as they’ve extended their win streak to eight games with a 3-0 shutout victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday night. What what was interesting about this win, in what has become expected in a routine fashion, is the distinction that it was Colorado’s first shutout […]

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche at Nashville Predators (6:00 p.m.)

Beginning yet another weekend back-to-back, the Colorado Avalanche hit the road in search of four points against Central Division foes. First up is the first of four meetings over the next eight weeks with the Nashville Predators. Colorado Avalanche Following a successful home stand in which the Avalanche won their seventh game in a row […]

Preview: Avalanche feeling predatory in Nashville

Beginning yet another weekend back-to-back, the Colorado Avalanche hit the road in search of four points against Central Division foes. First up is the first of four meetings over the next eight weeks with the Nashville Predators. Colorado Avalanche Following a successful home stand in which the Avalanche won their seventh game in a row […]

2025-26 Avalanche of Injuries, Part Two

There has been some improvements on the Colorado Avalanche injury front since Part One of our update from the infirmary. Goaltender Makenzie Blackwood made his first start of the season on November first as he is finally fully recovered from an offseason issue. Defenseman Samuel Girard, who was hurt in the home opener and missed […]

Recap: Colorado keeps rolling with their seventh straight win

Tonight, the Colorado Avalanche took on the New York Rangers for the first of two regular-season matchups between these two teams. Ultimately, it would be the Colorado Avalanche who would win this matchup by a final score of 6-3 with two goals each from Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar. Let’s take a look back on […]

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. New York Rangers (7:00 p.m.)

The New York Rangers have been making national headlines lately, but not for reasons that would please a fan of The Broadway Blueshirts. They have lost two straight, and many have them slated to lose yet again tonight at Ball Arena against the vaunted Colorado Avalanche. Colorado still hasn’t lost a second game in regulation, […]

Preview: Avalanche end homestand with struggling Rangers

The New York Rangers have been making national headlines lately, but not for reasons that would please a fan of The Broadway Blueshirts. They have lost two straight, and many have them slated to lose yet again tonight at Ball Arena against the vaunted Colorado Avalanche. Colorado still hasn’t lost a second game in regulation, […]

Mile High Pollster: Avalanche fans foresee 55-59 wins this season

It’s another installment of Mile High Pollster! How many wins can the Avalanche amass this season after a hot start? Who’s the next call-up? Who will make the lineup when Logan O’Connor, Val Nichuskin, and Joel Kiviranta return? Let’s see what the fans think! Just how good can it get? This year’s Avalanche squad is […]

Colorado Eagles are best in the West

The Colorado Eagles are the best team in the Western Conference right now. After 16 games played this season, the Eagles have only three regulation losses, and an overall record of 12–3–0–1. Several players think they possess the talent to proceed past the Division Finals this season. They even believe that they have the talent […]

Recap: Avs dig deep, defeat Islanders 4-1

DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche remain atop the NHL with yet another victory over a hot team. Ross Colton and Victor Olofsson scored 79 seconds apart in the second period to give Colorado a lead it never let go of in a 4–1 win over the New York Islanders on Sunday at Ball Arena. The game grew […]

Open Thread: New York Islanders @ Colorado Avalanche (7:00 P.M.)

The homestand for the Colorado Avalanche rolls on tonight against the visiting New York Islanders, featuring the return of some old faces and more than a few mixed feelings. Colorado Avalanche Since losing in overtime to the San Jose Sharks on November 1st, the Avalanche have been on a remarkable run throughout the first half […]