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Avalanche’s Cale Makar reacts to 1st game since becoming a Dad

The Colorado Avalanche are off to a nice start this season but could not pick up a win on Wednesday night. They fell in the shootout to the Dallas Stars away from home.

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Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri embracing ‘tricky’ position change in 2026-27

The Colorado Avalanche traded for Nazem Kadri at the trade deadline last season. It was a blockbuster deal for the Avalanche at the last minute of the deadline.

Gavin Brindley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14

Colorado Avalanche Recall Gavin Brindley

The Colorado Avalanche announced that forward Gavin Brindley has been recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Per Puckpedia’s tracking, the Avalanche had just 21 players on its 23-man active roster.

NHL News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 14

Avalanche Look to Secure Back-To-Back Win Against the Stars

After taking the first game in Dallas, the Colorado Avalanche head home to face the Dallas Stars in the second leg of their home-and-home series. The “NHL Frozen Frenzy” really took hold in last night's game, as there was chaos all over it; from start to finish, there was no quiet moment to spare.

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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

Mackenzie Blackwood News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 14

Avalanche Get the Mackenzie Blackwood Response They Desperately Needed

The Colorado Avalanche needed a big showing from Mackinzie Blackwood after one of his most disappointing performances of the early season. They got it.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Trade Talk Sports / October 14

Nathan MacKinnon Opens Up About Getting Into Another Early-Season Fight

Nathan MacKinnon is known for playing on the edge and being as competitive as they come, and so far in 2026-27, that’s been on full display. Just two weeks

NHL News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 14

The Avalanche Made a Trade That Gave Ray Bourque the One Thing He Couldn't Win in Boston

Ray Bourque had accomplished almost everything a hockey player could dream of. Five Norris Trophies, nineteen All-Star Game appearances and more than two decades wearing a Boston Bruins sweater.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 14

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 3-2 Win Over the Stars

The Colorado Avalanche may have been caught looking ahead when they dropped a 6-3 decision to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Staring down a home-and-away with the Dallas Stars, the Avalanche clearly felt they had bigger fish to fry.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 14

Avalanche look to sweep home-and-home set against Stars

Nathan MacKinnon was bloodied after another fight and the intensity was raised. And it's October, not May. The Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars mixed it up Tuesday night in Texas in what had a playoff feel just six games into the 2026-27 season, and Colorado came away with a 3-2 victory.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 14

Nathan MacKinnon bloodied in fight with Roope Hintz

Nathan MacKinnon can score goals. He can also throw punches. The NHL’s reigning Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winner fought Roope Hintz during Tuesday night’s game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / October 13

Martin Necas, Avalanche surge ahead, hold off Stars

Martin Necas had two goals, Mackenzie Blackwood bounced back from a difficult outing to make 24 saves, and the visiting Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in the first game of home-and-home on Tuesday 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.

Cale Makar News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 13

Colorado Avalanche Prepare For The Dallas Stars Without Cale Makar

The Colorado Avalanche will open a back-to-back series against their biggest divisional rivals, the Dallas Stars. The first game will be in Dallas, while tomorrow's matchup will be in Denver.

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The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

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The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

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Dave Hakstol News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 13

Colorado Avalanche Hire Brett McLean To Replace David Hakstol

With reports that assistant coach Dave Hakstol is rumored to be leaving for the NCAA’s Arizona State hockey team, it was confirmed when head coach Jared Bednar said that they have permitted him to talk to Arizona State about its head coaching position.

Mackenzie Blackwood News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 12

Mackenzie Blackwood Needing Big Game for Avalanche in Texas

The Colorado Avalanche desperately need goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood to have a solid performance in the net. Blackwood has played four games this year so far, earning only two wins but recording 85 saves on 98 shots allowed.

Dave Hakstol News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 12

Avalanche Facing Unexpected Coaching Change as Dave Hakstol Nears Exit

For as many things that are going right for the Colorado Avalanche, the power play really isn’t one of them. Now, to add to it, the team may be facing an unexpected vacancy on the coaching staff just five games into the 2026-27 season.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 12

The Avalanche's Defense Is Doing More Than Just Defending

The Colorado Avalanche have plenty of offensive firepower. Apparently, their defensemen didn't get the message that they're supposed to stay back. Cale

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 11

Avalanche Need More from Depth Scoring with Crucial Back-to-Back Looming

The Colorado Avalanche and head coach Jared Bednar dropped their most recent game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night 6-3. Two out of the three goals that were scored came from superstar forward Nathan MacKinnon.

Colorado Avalanche News / Viral Sports News / October 11

Colorado Avalanche Get Important Goalie News on Sunday

The Colorado Avalanche have cleared a procedural hurdle with depth goaltender Trent Miner, who went unclaimed on waivers Sunday and was promptly assigned to the American Hockey League’s Colorado Eagles, the team announced.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10

Avalanche Place Trent Miner On Waivers

Avalanche depth goaltender Trent Miner has now fully recovered from the undisclosed preseason injury that landed him on season-opening IR to start the season. Since he’s ready to play, he’s now on waivers, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports (Twitter link).

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 10