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Avalanche’s Downfall Could Be Complacency

In what felt like an inevitability, the Colorado Avalanche have officially clinched the Western Conference crown and will follow that up with the President’s Trophy as the league’s best team in the coming days.

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3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 3-1 Win Over the Blues

The Colorado Avalanche have felt like they are on cruise control of late. Having lost to the St. Louis Blues at home on Sunday, the two matched up again on Tuesday night but there were actual stakes on the line this time around.

Colorado Avalanche News / ESPN / April 8

Avalanche clinch Central, secure West's top seed

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Tuesday night to clinch Central Division and secure the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, but after the win, coach Jared Bednar was quick to caution his team is "not all the way there yet."

Valeri Nichushkin News / Field Level Media / April 7

Valeri Nichushkin scores twice as Avalanche clinch top spot in West

Valeri Nichushkin scored two goals as the Colorado Avalanche locked up the top spot in the Western Conference with a 3-1 road victory over the deflated St.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

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Nazem Kadri News / Daily Faceoff / April 7

Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri leaves game against Blues with upper-body injury

The Colorado Avalanche have gotten a major scare regarding their premier trade-deadline addition. The team announced that center Nazem Kadri left Tuesday’s 3-1 win against the St.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 7

Colorado Avalanche clinch Central Division title

By virtue of their win over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night, the Colorado Avalanche have officially clinched the top spot in the Central Division.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 7

Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin, Nicolas Roy Back From Injury

The Colorado Avalanche will have to shake up their lineup in Tuesday’s game against the St. Louis Blues. Forwards Valeri Nichushkin and Nicolas Roy are both set to return from their upper-body injuries per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post.

Cale Makar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 7

Avalanche’s Cale Makar still on track for regular season return from injury

The Colorado Avalanche have clinched a playoff spot and are closing in on the Central Division crown. They have 110 points in 76 games, leading the Dallas Stars by eight points.

Martin Necas News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 5

Avalanche Still Big Winners In Martin Necas Acquisition

True NHL dynasties are often defined by more than their roster. It takes confident management decisions to stick at the top of the NHL year-over-year. The Colorado Avalanche proved their willingness to make a big swing in their handling of Mikko Rantanen‘s trade ahead of the 2025 Trade Deadline.

Brent Burns News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4

Brent Burns makes an admission about the physical toll of his NHL streak

Brent Burns just did something special that may not be replicated for a long time. On Saturday, the 41-year-old Colorado Avalanche blueliner Burns did not just play in his 1,572nd game in the NHL but also the 1,000th in a row, as the Avs blanked the Dallas Stars, 2-0, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / April 4

Avalanche defeat Stars, as Brent Burns makes history

Martin Necas scored with 9:21 left in the game, as the visiting Colorado Avalanche blanked the Dallas Stars, 2-0, on Saturday. Nathan MacKinnon added his NHL-leading 51st goal with 58 seconds remaining.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 4

Brent Burns becomes second NHLer to play 1,000 consecutive games

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns made more NHL history on Saturday when he became the second player in NHL history to play 1,000 consecutive games, joining Phil Kessel.

Nazem Kadri News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 2

How much better is the Avalanche power play since adding Nazem Kadri?

The Colorado Avalanche have been dominating the competition in the NHL throughout the season. While they have not been able to keep up the pace they had

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 2

3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 8-6 Loss to the Canucks

Coming off a dominant 9-2 win over the lowly Calgary Flames, the Avalanche seemed to be finding a groove again as the playoffs approach. With the lineup finally getting healthy, it is just a matter of playing consistently until the playoffs finally arrive.

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The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

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NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 2

Avalanche Coach Warns His Team After 8-6 Loss to Canucks

The Colorado Avalanche faced a reality check after an 8-6 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, and head coach Jared Bednar did not hold back. The Avalanche outshot the Canucks 30-26, but the majority of the dominance came in the third period when the Avalanche went 17-6.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 2

Mackenzie Blackwood was Avalanche's weak link in dud vs. Canucks

Mackenzie Blackwood looks like Avalanche's weak link in dud vs. Canucks

The Colorado Avalanche have a goaltending problem.

NHL-worst Canucks stun league-best Avalanche 8-6

Playoffs could be a coming-out party for Avalanche’s MacKenzie Blackwood

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin makes more NHL history with another 30-goal season

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Cale Makar News / Field Level Media / April 1

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (upper body) 'to miss some time'

Colorado Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar is expected to sit out a few games due to an upper-body injury, head coach Jared Bednar announced Wednesday.

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / April 1

Avalanche's Jared Bednar Provides Update on Cale Makar's Injury

The Colorado Avalanche received encouraging news earlier today regarding star D-man Cale Makar. Head coach Jared Bednar confirmed during his radio show on Altitude that Makar will miss a few of their upcoming games with an upper-body injury but expects a full recovery.

Brock Nelson News / The Hockey Writers / April 1

Brock Nelson the Key to Avalanche’s Cup Hopes

Despite facing a bit of adversity going into the Olympic break, things are back on track for the Colorado Avalanche. With a soft schedule to close out the regular season, the hope is that the Avalanche can be fully healthy and continue peaking at the right time.