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3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 7-3 Loss to the Flyers

After the Colorado Avalanche soundly defeated the Washington Capitals 5-2, all felt right again. The Avalanche had been struggling of late, noticeably off the torrid pace they carved out over the first three months of the 2025-26 season.

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Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon Achieves Rare Feat in NHL Scoring Race

Nathan MacKinnon is making history this season in ways that go beyond just individual production. The Colorado Avalanche center has accomplished something no other player in the league can claim, cementing his status as one of the most dynamic offensive forces in hockey.

Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / January 22

This Challenge Lets Skiers Support Avalanche Safety and Win Free Gear

In the market for some new ski equipment, and wondering how to support your local avalanche forecasters? You might want to participate in a challenge

Valeri Nichushkin News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

Avalanche’s Nichushkin to return against Ducks after getting involved in car accident

Some positive news after a concerning scene a couple of days ago. When speaking to the media, Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar announced that forward Valeri Nichushkin will return to the lineup on Wednesday night, when the Avalanche host the Anaheim Ducks.

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 21

Colorado Avalanche Recall Jack Ahcan, Taylor Makar

The Colorado Avalanche announced today that defenseman Jack Ahcan and forward Taylor Makar have been recalled from the club’s AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

NHL Prediction: January 21st Anaheim Ducks vs Colorado Avalanche

Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey break down the slate using matchup context, recent form, and underlying data analytics to project likely outcomes.

Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / January 21

Skier "Extremely Lucky" After Surviving 200-Yard Slide During Avalanche in Colorado

One skier in Colorado is “extremely lucky” after emerging unscathed from a large backcountry avalanche on Berthoud Pass on January 18, 2026, according to Grand County Search and Rescue. The slide, the organization said, took place on a run called “Postage Stamp” and carried the skier about 200 yards down the mountain.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Penguins and Avalanche Swap Pieces in Strategic Move

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Colorado Avalanche completed an interesting trade on Tuesday, signaling strategic positioning on both sides. News about NHL trades today went ahead with the swap of depth pieces between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Colorado Avalanche.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Will any current NHL player hit 2,000 points?

Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche recorded his 1,100th point in his NHL career on Monday, putting him in rarified air among the current stars of the NHL game.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20

Penguins and Avalanche Make Minor Trade

The Penguins have acquired defenseman Ilya Solovyov from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Valtteri Puustinen and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick.

Ilya Solovyov News / Field Level Media / January 20

Avalanche trade D Ilya Solovyov to Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Ilya Solovyov from the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday in exchange for forward Valtteri Puustinen and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Avalanche trade Ilya Solovyov to Penguins for Valtteri Puustinen, draft pick

The Colorado Avalanche have traded defenseman Ilya Solovyov to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for winger Valtteri Puustinen and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick, the club announced Tuesday afternoon.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 20

Avalanche, Penguins swap Ilya Solovyov, Valtteri Puustinen

The Colorado Avalanche and Pittsburgh Penguins have rearranged some of their depth pieces.

Penguins' Kris Letang day-to-day with upper-body injury

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Nathan MacKinnon News / Breakaway on SI / January 20

Nathan MacKinnon Joins Elite 1,100-Point Club in Avalanche Win

Nathan MacKinnon continues to be absolutely sensational for the Colorado Avalanche this season, as the center once again celebrated a three-point game last night.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 20

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 5-2 Win Over the Capitals

For the first time all season, the Colorado Avalanche have had a rough go of it. Back-to-back losses to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Nashville Predators, not to mention a mounting injury list, have left some feeling a bit uneasy.

Valeri Nichushkin News / Total Pro Sports / January 20

Why Did Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin Miss The Game Against Capitals?

The Colorado Avalanche took the ice on Monday against the Washington Capitals with several regular starters missing from the lineup. However, one name stood out as a surprise.

Valeri Nichushkin News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin sustained minor injuries in car accident

Valeri Nichushkin may have some of the worst injury luck in the league. They hockey world was a bit surprised to find out the Colorado Avalanche forward

Nathan MacKinnon News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon records 1,100th NHL point

Nathan MacKinnon made history Monday night, becoming the 70th player in NHL history to record 1,100 career NHL regular-season points as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Washington Capitals 5-2.

Alex Barre-Boulet News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19

Avalanche Recall Alex Barre-Boulet, Valeri Nuchshkin Out

The Colorado Avalanche made one more recall before Monday’s home contest against the Washington Capitals. Depth forward Alex Barre-Boulet was called-up to the NHL roster after it was announced that winger Valeri Nichushkin would miss Monday’s game with an upper-body injury.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 18

Avalanche concerned with rare lull as slumping Capitals visit

Every team experiences lulls throughout an 82-game season, but the Colorado Avalanche seemed immune to that in the first half of the schedule. Finally, a lull has hit Colorado, which dropped four of its last six games and suffered its first loss in regulation on home ice.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 16

Avalanche’s Mackenzie Blackwood making injury return

The Colorado Avalanche have been rampaging their way through the NHL this season and they have the best record in the league by a wide margin. Head coach Jared Bednar’s team got some good news as goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood is coming off the Injured List and will be in net in Friday night’s against the Nashville Predators.