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Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin could return to lineup vs. Canadiens

The Colorado Avalanche have been without Valeri Nichushkin for the past two weeks after he suffered a lower-body injury against the Anaheim Ducks. It looks like Nichushkin is getting closer to making his return, and head coach Jared Bednar shared an update on the player, according to Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.

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NHL Predictions: Nov 28 Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / November 28

NHL Power Rankings: Avalanche on Top

The NHL's playoff picture becomes a real thought for the first time during American Thanksgiving, and that sentiment is true once again. According to Greg Wyshynski of ESPN, 77% of teams holding playoff positions at this mark of the season hold on to make the postseason.

Patrick Roy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 28

Avalanche pull off feat only ever done in Patrick Roy days

The Colorado Avalanche have not returned to the Western Conference Finals since seizing the Stanley Cup in 2022, causing some fans to wonder if they would ever reclaim their dominant form.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 27

NHL-best Avalanche and Wild put long winning streaks on the line

One thing is certain for Friday's game between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild. Somebody's winning streak will have to end.

Avalanche are best team in NHL, and their staggering numbers prove it

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / November 27

Avalanche are best team in NHL, and their numbers prove it

Avalanche are best team in NHL, and their staggering numbers prove it

It is not just the fact that the Avalanche have the best record in the NHL that is impressive. It is how much better they have been than everybody else.

NHL-best Avalanche and Wild put long winning streaks on the line

Top and bottom Eastern Conference teams battle as Devils face Sabres

Brady Tkachuk to make return to Senators in familiar location

USA unveils jerseys for Winter Olympics

Is Tristan Jarry an option for the Oilers?

NHL trade board: 45 names to watch at U.S. Thanksgiving checkpoint

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 27

Avalanche Bury the Sharks 6-0 for their 10th Straight Win

The Colorado Avalanche hosted the San Jose Sharks on Thanksgiving Eve, as they were looking for their 10th straight win. They’re 16-1-5 on the season and seemed like full steam ahead for Jared Bednar’s crew.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 26

Avalanche blank Sharks, extend winning streak to 10 games

Mackenzie Blackwood made 26 saves for his second straight shutout, Josh Manson and Joel Kiviranta scored nine seconds apart, and the surging Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 6-0 in Denver on Wednesday night.

Ivan Ivan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 26

Avalanche recall Ivan Ivan

The Avalanche announced that they’ve recalled center Ivan Ivan from the AHL’s Colorado Eagles. The team has two open roster spots, so they’ll be able to add him and activate Joel Kiviranta from injured reserve before tonight’s game against the Sharks without making a corresponding transaction.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / November 26

Colorado Avalanche May Be Historically Good

Parity has been the talk of the NHL to begin the 2025-26 season. Look around the league standings, and you’ll see only a few teams truly out of it ahead of American Thanksgiving.

Scott Wedgewood News / Daily Faceoff / November 26

Report: Scott Wedgewood added to Canada’s list of possible Olympic participants

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood has been added to the Canadian National Team’s list of possible participants for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, according to TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 25

Avalanche to activate Joel Kiviranta from injured reserve

The Avalanche have cleared left-winger Joel Kiviranta to play.

The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams

The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / November 25

Avalanche’s 3 Biggest Takeaways at the Quarter-Point of the Season

It has been pointed out before, but the contrast between the first quarter of the 2024-25 season and the 2025-26 season for the Colorado Avalanche is like night and day.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / November 25

Goalie Duo Powering Avalanche's Netminding Revival

Everybody knows the Colorado Avalanche are a dominant force to be reckoned with. In November, they’ve lost just one game and rattled off nine straight wins.

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The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 24

Avalanche reassign Jason Polin, Tristen Nielsen

The Colorado Avalanche announced on Monday that forwards Tristen Nielsen and Jason Polin have been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles.

The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / November 24

Goaltending a backbone of Avalanche’s hot start

The Colorado Avalanche have been far and away the best team in the NHL so far this season. Currently riding a nine-game winning streak, the Avs are 16-1-5 and are seven points clear of the Dallas Stars and Carolina Hurricanes for the best record in the league.

Mikko Rantanen News / NHL Trade Talk / November 24

Outlet Shows Avalanche Emerging as Clear Winners of the Rantanen Trade

Nearly a year after the blockbuster Mikko Rantanen–Martin Nečas deal, the early returns suggest the Colorado Avalanche may have pulled off one of the biggest quiet wins in several seasons.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 24

Five NHL players who surprisingly merit Olympic consideration

Five NHL players who surprisingly merit Olympic team consideration

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan are fast approaching, and excitement is building across the NHL for its return to the Games for the first time since Sochi in 2014.

Rangers HC Mike Sullivan's roster gamble pays off in win over Blues

Auston Matthews has become a better player despite Leafs' struggles

Toronto could find the answers to its bad form in Europe

Maple Leafs' William Nylander leads NHL in elite stat amid team struggles

Sabres are finally getting some offense

Scott Wedgewood News / Field Level Media / November 23