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NHL-worst Flames catch Avalanche on back end of 2-day, 2-game trip

The Colorado Avalanche will be looking for a quick rebound when they visit the Calgary Flames on Thursday. After opening the season with a pair of victories while outscoring their opponents by a 14-5 margin, the Avalanche took their first loss of the season on Wednesday, a 3-2 defeat in Winnipeg to kick off a two-day, two-game road trip.

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Avalanche Prospect Beckett Hamilton Showing His Growth Early In The Season

The 2026 NHL Draft was a good one for the Colorado Avalanche. Coming off only three picks in the prior draft, they selected nine times, the most since the 2024 draft.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 7

Avalanche Begin Season’s First Road Trip With Game at Winnipeg

Coming off an impressive start to the season, the Colorado Avalanche are to embark on their first road test of the 2026-27 season. The Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings, 8-4, and the St.

Jared Bednar News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 7

Jared Bednar Hints Injured Avalanche Forwards Could Return Soon

The Colorado Avalanche and head coach Jared Bednar having to dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen in games, seems to be coming to an end real soon. Bednar told the media recently that two injured forwards will make their return to the lineup this upcoming weekend.

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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?

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Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 6

Martin Necas Giving Avalanche Star Nathan MacKinnon Exactly What He Needs

Nathan MacKinnon doesn't need much help creating offense. But give him some and things can get scary for the opposition. Add Martin Necas to the mix and it's an absolute nightmare.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 5

The Avalanche Haven't Eased Into the Season — They've Kicked the Door Down

The Colorado Avalanche certainly aren't wasting time avenging their four game ouster at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights in last year's Western Conference Final.

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / October 5

Will Roman Reigns Appear on Tonight's WWE RAW? Everything You Need To Know

WWE RAW returns to the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, for its final episode before Money in the Bank. With the October 10 event now only days away, several of the show’s biggest storylines are set to take another step forward.

Artturi Lehkonen News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 5

Avalanche Face Tough Choices as Artturi Lehkonen Comes Out Hot

Heading into this season, the biggest task for the Colorado Avalanche was to extend Cale Makar before the new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) took place.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 5

Avalanche Get Closer to Full Health with Positive Practice Update on Injured Forward

The Colorado Avalanche had an excellent start to the 2026-27 season as they went 2-0 with wins over the Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues outscoring both 14-5 in the process.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 4

Avalanche Top Line Is Already Giving NHL Opponents a Major Problem

Nathan MacKinnon doesn’t have to score for the Colorado Avalanche’s top line to completely take over a game. That’s reassuring that the team doesn’t rely on one player.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 4

Avalanche Already Showing One Scary Sign Just 2 Games Into Season

Just two games into the 2026-27 season and the Colorado Avalanche have already reminded the rest of the NHL just exactly how dangerous they can be. It isn’t simply because they have already scored 14 goals (which is impressive).

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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 / Field Level Media / October 4

Martin Necas' 3 points help Avalanche blast Blues

Martin Necas had two goals and added an assist, Nathan MacKinnon had three assists, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 6-1 in Denver on Saturday night.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 3

Avalanche Captain Hits Major Milestone as Familiar Rival Comes to Town

Coming off an 8-4 win on opening night against the Los Angeles Kings, the Colorado Avalanche showed off pretty much everything we already knew about them: a high-flying offense, strong goaltending, and teammates who are ready to step up for one another, even if it means dropping the gloves.

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T.J. Hughes News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 3

Avalanche Rookie T.J. Hughes Already Looks Like He Belongs

T.J. Hughes spent most of September making it difficult for the Colorado Avalanche to send him anywhere but the parent club. Wednesday night at Ball Arena, he finally got his reward.

Vladislav Kamenev News / Inside The Rink / October 2

ECHL: Former NHL Forward Vladislav Kamenev Signs with Bloomington

The Bloomington Bison added a player with experience at nearly every level Thursday, signing former NHL forward Vladislav Kamenev to a standard player contract for the 2026-27 season.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Avalanche get early returns from power play

The Colorado Avalanche kicked off their 2026-27 regular season with an 8-4 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday. Nathan MacKinnon scored twice, the first of which came on the power play early in the second period.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 1

Avs' firepower on full display in 8-4 victory over Kings

Nathan MacKinnon and Artturi Lehkonen had two goals each, Mackenzie Blackwood made 27 saves and the Colorado Avalanche used a four-goal second period to beat the Los Angeles Kings 8-4 in Denver on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 30

The 2 Avalanche forwards who will miss season opener vs. Kings

The Colorado Avalanche are preparing to open the regular season on Wednesday night as they host the Los Angeles Kings. The team has had plenty of injury concerns heading into the season.

Jared Bednar News / Yardbarker / September 30

Avalanche's latest move signals confidence in Jared Bednar, but will HC deliver?

Colorado Avalanche 10th-year head coach Jared Bednar has won a lot in the Mile High City, but critics argue he hasn't won enough. The organization appears to disagree.

Avalanche promote Andrew Cogliano to assistant GM

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Andrew Cogliano News / Daily Faceoff / September 29

Avalanche promote Andrew Cogliano to assistant GM

A familiar name is working his way up the ranks of the Colorado Avalanche organization. On Tuesday, the Avalanche announced that Andrew Cogliano has been promoted to assistant general manager.

Brandon Saigeon News / Inside The Rink / September 25

ECHL: Brandon Saigeon Joins Orlando After Career-Best Season

The Orlando Solar Bears have added another veteran presence to their lineup, signing forward Brandon Saigeon to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Saigeon joins Orlando after spending the 2025-26 season with the Reading Royals, where he put together the best offensive season of his professional career.

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Paul Bissonnette Doubts Avalanche Can Win Stanley Cup

Paul Bissonnette has raised doubts about the Colorado Avalanche’s Stanley Cup chances entering the 2026-27 NHL season. Speaking on the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast, Bissonnette questioned whether Colorado has enough depth to match last season’s dominant regular-season performance.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

Avalanche Facing Precarious Situation in Net

The Colorado Avalanche remain firmly within their contention window. That’s what happens when you have some of the best players in the league. That said, there are cracks beginning to show, some of them we saw in their shocking sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 28

Cale Makar signs record-setting extension with Avalanche

There was never a question as to whether or not the Colorado Avalanche would sign defenseman Cale Makar to a long-term contract extension. The question was always a matter of when it would get done, how many years it would be worth, and how much money it would involve.

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