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Kiszla vs. Chambers: Are the Avalanche set in goal for a Stanley Cup run? Kiz: Joe Sakic might not be the boldest general manager in the NHL, but he is one shrewd dude. While acquiring Devan Dubnyk at the trade deadline isn’t exactly a blockbuster …..
Avalanche defeats Ducks 4-1, becomes first NHL team to reach 60 points Candidates for the Presidents’ Trophy have been identified and the Avalanche is at the top of the exclusive list. Colorado won the trophy with the NHL’s best record in 1997 and 2001, and …..
New Avalanche backup goalie Devan Dubnyk has his best chance to win the Stanley Cup Devan Dubnyk’s sixth NHL team will give him his best chance to win the Stanley Cup, and that’s what the veteran goalie embraced Saturday after the initial shock that he …..
Chambers: NHL points leader Avalanche up for numerous individual awards The end goal for the Avalanche is to hoist the Stanley Cup for the third time, and first in 20 years. The individual goals — from a fan perspective or the team itself — are …..
Avalanche acquires goalie Devan Dubnyk from San Jose Sharks The Avalanche got its veteran backup goalie Saturday, acquiring pending unrestricted free agent Devan Dubnyk from the San Jose Sharks for defenseman Greg Pateryn and a fifth-round draft pick in 2021. Related Articles Backup goalie Jonas …..
Backup goalie Jonas Johansson gets first career shutout in Avalanche’s 2-0 win at Anaheim He allowed a goal on the first shot he faced in his first three Avalanche appearances this season. But backup goalie Jonas Johansson, acquired last month from Buffalo, was perfect on …..
Avalanche re-acquires defenseman Patrik Nemeth from Detroit Red Wings The Avalanche, already deep on defense, nevertheless acquired defenseman Patrik Nemeth from the Detroit Red Wings on Friday in exchange for a 2022 fourth-round pick. Nemeth, 29, is in his second season with the Red Wings …..
Avalanche has positive COVID test, cancels morning skate in Anaheim The Avalanche is scheduled to face the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night at the Honda Center in Anaheim. But the morning skate has been canceled because of a positive COVID test within the franchise. This …..
Chambers: Avalanche trade-deadline focus still on backup goaltender Recently acquired goalie Jonas Johansson made his third appearance with the Avalanche on Wednesday night in Minnesota, and for the third time, he allowed a goal on the first shot he faced. Granted, Johansson came in cold …..
Minnesota snaps Avalanche’s 15-game point streak with 8-3 rout Avalanche goalie Philipp Grubauer, the NHL leader in goals-against average, wins and shutouts, didn’t look like himself Wednesday. And his teammates weren’t any better. Chalk it up to a shoddy performance from a previously red-hot team …..
Michigan assistant Kris Mayotte named head hockey coach at Colorado College Colorado College named Kris Mayotte head coach of the Tigers’ hockey program Wednesday. Mayotte, 38, was an assisted coach at the University of Michigan the past two seasons. He replaces Mike Haviland, who was …..
Avalanche’s Cale Makar supports shorthanded UMass in NCAA Frozen Four Cale Makar is focused on Wednesday’s eighth and final regular-season game against the Minnesota Wild, but Thursday the Avalanche second-year defenseman will be all about what’s happening with the Massachusetts Minutemen at the NCAA Frozen …..
Avalanche dominates odd second period in 5-4 win over Minnesota The numbers didn’t add up. But reality proved that it was true. In the second period Monday night, the Avalanche was whistled for all three penalties, playing shorthanded for 5:06. But when the period was …..
Avalanche at Wild: Colorado puts 14-game points streak on line to begin heavy road stretch The Avalanche is taking its talents on the road, where the NHL’s hottest team plays 15 of its final 19 regular-season games. Colorado, coming off 7-1-1 and 5-0-1 homestands at …..
Avalanche signs Boulder native Nate Clurman, a junior defenseman out of Notre Dame Boulder native Nate Clurman has signed a two-year, NHL entry-level contract with the Avalanche, the team announced Monday. Clurman, a junior defenseman out of Notre Dame, served as team captain this season …..
5 takeaways from the Avalanche’s 2-1 victory over St. Louis Former Avalanche standout Ryan O’Reilly inadvertently contributed to the game-winning goal in the final minute of regulation Saturday night as the Avs defeated O’Reilly and the St. Louis Blues 2-1 at Ball Arena. Colorado will …..
Avalanche scores in final minute, extends points to 14 games with 2-1 victory over St. Louis Goals were hard to come by and it was tough and physical — reminiscent of a playoff game. The Avalanche and St. Louis Blues concluded a consecutive-night, regular-season set …..
Avalanche beats Blues 3-2 with backup goalie, extends unbeaten streak to 13 games The NHL’s hottest team continued to roll Friday night with its obscure backup goalie in net. Jonas Johansson got his second start with the Avalanche to give NHL wins leader Philipp Grubauer …..
Avalanche erupts early and late, downs Arizona 9-3 before fans in the stands at Ball Arena Hockey fans were in attendance at Ball Arena for the first time in more than a year Wednesday night, and the Avalanche was undoubtedly jazzed about it and ready …..
Alex Newhook, 2019 first-round pick, signs with Avalanche The Avalanche, as expected, signed Boston College sophomore forward Alex Newhook to his three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Wednesday. Newhook, 20, was a first-round draft pick (16th overall) in 2019, selected 12 spots behind Avs defenseman …..
Fighting defenseman Dan Renouf adds element Avalanche normally lacks Journeyman depth defenseman Dan Renouf provides a specific skill set the Avalanche hasn’t had recently — a natural enforcer willing to drop the gloves to back up teammates. Renouf, 26, will again replace injured teenager Bo …..
Avalanche dominates Ducks to extend points streak to 11 games A familiar event unfolded Monday night at Ball Arena. The Avalanche outshot its opponent by more than a 2-to-1 margin and skated off victorious. The Avs, who entered the game ranked first in the NHL …..
Chambers: College standouts Alex Newhook, Sampo Ranta, Nate Clurman on path to joining Avalanche Is another Cale Makar en route to the Avalanche? Could another NCAA star join the club from the national tournament and make an immediate impact in the Stanley Cup playoffs? No …..
Kiszla vs. Chambers: How crucial is No. 1 playoff seed in West to Avalanche? Kiszla: The Avs and Vegas have the makings of a beautiful hockey rivalry. Good teams with legit championship aspirations. Big personalities. Bone-rattling hits. Now, all we need is to build some …..
Avalanche rookie Bo Byram in concussion protocol as tensions mount with Golden Knights Tensions between the Avalanche and its top West Division rival have become heated. Two days after Colorado pounded the Vegas Golden Knights 5-1 at Ball Arena, Saturday’s chippy finale of the two-game …..
Avalanche extends points streak but loses in overtime to Vegas Golden Knights A more physical and combative game unfolded Saturday as the Vegas Golden Knights and Avalanche concluded a two-game set between West Division giants at Ball Arena. The Knights ultimately won the fight, but …..
Chambers: Avs goalie Philipp Grubauer, a pending free agent, on pace to more than double his salary Philipp Grubauer’s statistics suggest he’s worth more than $9 million per season. The Avalanche goalie, a pending unrestricted free agent, leads the NHL with a 1.69 goals-against average, …..
Avalanche’s fourth line “outstanding” in tying Vegas for West Division lead The Avalanche’s fourth line was its best trio Thursday night in a 5-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights at Ball Arena. To begin a two-game set between the West Division giants, center Pierre-Edouard …..
Avalanche’s winning streak ends with shootout loss to Coyotes The Avalanche’s seven-game winning streak came to an end Tuesday night against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena. Colorado lost 5-4 in a shootout, after trailing 2-0 early and blowing a 4-2 third-period lead. Goalie …..
Arizona Coyotes on the red-hot Avalanche. “They put pressure all over the ice,” Nick Schmaltz says The red-hot Avalanche, the preseason Stanley Cup favorite, enters Tuesday’s two-game finale at Arizona as probably the most feared opponent in the NHL. In Monday’s opener at Gila River …..
Avalanche react to Boulder shooting until after late win in Arizona: “It’s tragic” Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was unaware of Monday’s deadly shooting at a Kings Soopers in Boulder until after his team defeated the Arizona Coyotes 5-1 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz., …..
Avalanche extends winning streak to seven games with 5-1 victory at Arizona Philipp Grubauer celebrated his 200th career NHL game by padding his league-leading stats. The Avalanche goalie late Monday night backstopped his team to its seventh consecutive victory with a 5-1 triumph against the …..
Former Avs defenseman Brett Clark joins Colorado Eagles coaching staff The Colorado Eagles coaches are an extension of Jared Bednar’s staff, and the Avalanche head coach was thrilled to see former Avs defenseman Brett Clark join the AHL club. Clark, who played for the Avs …..
New backup goalie Jonas Johansson joins Avalanche for road trip to Arizona A day after being acquired by the Avalanche from the Buffalo Sabres, goaltender Jonas Johansson was at team headquarters Sunday preparing to travel with the team to Arizona. Colorado begins a consecutive-night stretch …..
Colorado Eagles, owner Martin Lind sticking it out for Avalanche as COVID keeps BEC empty In hockey lingo, Colorado Eagles owner Martin Lind is willing to take a hit to make a play. The northern Colorado developer is the business boss of the Avalanche’s American …..
Avalanche again soundly defeats Minnesota Wild at Ball Arena Minnesota likes to call itself the State of Hockey. But the Wild might be in the State of Shock after losing a combined 11-1 in its two-game set against the Avalanche at Ball Arena. The Avs …..
Chambers: NHL winners and losers at midpoint of condensed season Saturday’s game between the Avalanche and Minnesota Wild was the 29th for both teams, marking the beginning of the second half of the NHL’s condensed 56-game schedule. While division rival St. Louis played its 31st …..
Avalanche acquires Swedish goalie Jonas Johansson from Buffalo Sabres The Avalanche acquired a backup goaltender Saturday by sending a 2021 sixth-round draft pick to Buffalo for Jonas Johansson, a 25-year-old Swede. Related Articles 5 takeaways from the Avalanche’s 5-1 win over Minnesota Avalanche pounds Minnesota, …..
5 takeaways from the Avalanche’s 5-1 win over Minnesota In dominating fashion, the Avalanche on Thursday night leapfrogged Minnesota for second place in the West Divison by dismantling the Wild 5-1 at Ball Arena. Colorado, now at the halfway point of their 56-game season, outshot …..
Avalanche pounds Minnesota, 5-1, to reach midpoint of season In every area of the ice at Ball Arena on Thursday night, the home team dominated. In what was billed as a divisional showdown, the Avalanche made the opposition feel like it didn’t show up. The …..
Cale Makar, Bo Byram return from injuries as Avalanche begins two-game set against Minnesota Young Avalanche offensive-minded defensemen Cale Makar and Bo Byram are set to return from upper-body injuries Thursday to begin a key two-game stretch against the Minnesota Wild at Ball Arena. Makar, …..
5 possible Avalanche goaltending trade targets ahead of April 12 deadline The Avalanche is clearly in need of a capable backup goaltender, and there are options out there if the franchise decides to target a proven veteran “rental.” These five goalies are each pending unrestricted …..
Chambers: Avalanche goaltending concerns deepen with giant disparity between Philipp Grubauer, Hunter Miska Joe Sakic’s patience has paid off in the past, but the Avalanche general manager is playing with fire if he fails to upgrade the team’s goaltending depth in the immediate future. Unproven …..
Avalanche prepares for big snowstorm and playing during it Sunday afternoon Most Avalanche players will take Saturday off and all team members will make their own arrangements to get to Ball Arena amid a large snowstorm forecast to hit Denver during Sunday’s nationally televised game …..
Avalanche ride Mikko Rantanen, Philipp Grubauer in 2-0 victory over Kings From blocking shots defensively to passing the puck when you’re in a guaranteed position to score, the Avalanche played unselfish Friday night. Mikko Rantanen scored his team-leading 12th goal and goalie Philipp Grubauer produced …..
5 takeaways from the Avalanche’s 2-1 overtime victory over Arizona The Avalanche outshot the Arizona Coyotes 46-14 on Wednesday but needed an overtime goal from Gabe Landeskog to win 2-1 and collect the much-deserved two points. The game story is here. Five takeaways: Shots differential. …..
Avalanche dominates Coyotes but required overtime goal in 2-1 triumph The return of star center Nathan MacKinnon on Wednesday seemed to give the injury-riddled Avalanche dynamic energy. In another fan-free and fake noise environment at Ball Arena, Colorado produced 27 of the first 32 shots …..
Avalanche approaches one-year anniversary of final pre-COVID game Not quite halfway through the NHL’s 2021 season, Thursday will mark the one-year anniversary of the Avalanche’s last home game played before fans. On March 11, 2020, the Avs used an overtime goal from J.T. Compher to …..