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Jared Bednar Identifies a Problem Avalanche Can No Longer Overlook

The Colorado Avalanche have enough offensive power to overcome a lot of mistakes. That’s not a great approach, and head coach Jared Bednar knows it and has acknowledged it.

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Avalanche Rookie T.J. Hughes Delivers Another Reason to Believe

T.J. Hughes just keeps giving everyone around him reasons to believe that the Colorado Avalanche found something special. The undrafted rookie scored the first goal of his NHL career Friday night on the ice at the Avalanche’s home, Ball Arena.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 17

Avalanche Have an Unusual Problem Despite Offensive Firepower

Scoring goals has rarely been an issue for the Colorado Avalanche. Keeping the opposition from scoring while they're on the power play? Well, that's becoming an entirely different matter.

Jared Bednar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 17

Avalanche’s Jared Bednar makes sobering admission after Penguins win

The Colorado Avalanche have had a fantastic start to the 2026-27 NHL season. Colorado is looking to build upon its phenomenal 2025-26 regular season performance.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / October 17

Nathan MacKinnon’s 4-point night powers Avalanche past Penguins

Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and three assists to lead the host Colorado Avalanche to a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night. Artturi Lehkonen scored twice, while Gabriel Landeskog and T.J.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 16

Avalanche's T.J. Hughes achieves personal milestone vs. Penguins

Avalanche rookie T.J. Hughes achieves personal milestone vs. Penguins

In the same game that Pittsburgh Penguins icon Sidney Crosby advanced on another all-time list, further cementing his place as a legend of the game, a member of the Colorado Avalanche reached a career milestone of his own.

Sidney Crosby passes Hall of Famer Joe Thornton on NHL all-time leaderboard

Avalanche hire Brett McLean as assistant coach

Stars emerge with shootout win over Avalanche to split 2-game set

The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

Cale Makar News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 16

Avalanche Star Cale Makar Opens Up About Becoming a Dad

Cale Makar has returned to the Colorado Avalanche lineup after having missed a recent game due to a family matter. Makar missed the Oct. 13 game at the Dallas Stars in Texas, as the defenseman remained in Colorado while his wife — Tracy — welcomed twin boys.

Brent Burns News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 16

Brent Burns Chasing History and Elusive Stanley Cup With Avalanche

Brent Burns has accomplished nearly everything imaginable during his lengthy NHL career. The Colorado Avalanche defenseman has won a Norris Trophy, appeared in six NHL All-Star Games and established himself as one of the most productive defensemen.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 16

Avalanche Announce Hiring of Brett McLean to Coaching Staff

The Colorado Avalanche have announced the hiring of Brett McLean to be an assistant coach for the Colorado bench. McLean will replace Dave Hakstol, who accepted a head coach position with the NCAA’s Arizona State University men’s hockey program amidst a Greg Powers exit, while dealing with the ongoing hospitalization of Matthew Mayich.

Gabriel Landeskog News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 15

Colorado Avalanche Captain Gabriel Landeskog Opens Up About His Injury and Upcoming Season

The injury Gabriel Landeskog sustained in 2020 is one of the biggest “what if” moments for the Colorado Avalanche. With all of the ups and downs they faced in those seasons after he got hurt, what would those teams look like if he were healthy and in the lineup?

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 15

Overworked Avalanche look to grind out win vs. Penguins

Playing its third game in four nights, the Colorado Avalanche will attempt to beat the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins off a healthy dose of adrenaline Friday night.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Avalanche hire Brett McLean as assistant coach

The Colorado Avalanche are turning to a familiar face as a new voice behind their bench. On Thursday, the Avalanche announced that they have hired Brett McLean as an assistant coach.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 3-2 Loss to the Stars

The Colorado Avalanche, fresh off a 3-2 win in Dallas, headed back home to complete the second half of a home-and-away with the Stars on Wednesday night.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 15

Avalanche Coach Jared Bednar Sends Warning About Nathan MacKinnon's Fights

Nathan MacKinnon is making an impression on a lot of people both on and off the ice right now. He’s playing well and he’s also been gritty. The superstar forward has dropped the gloves twice in six games, including Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars’ Roope Hintz.