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Avalanche Activate Logan O’Connor From Long-Term Injured Reserve

Avalanche winger Logan O’Connor will make his season debut tonight, the team announced. He has been activated from long-term injured reserve, per the NHL’s media site.

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Kadri’s Arrival Has Made the Avalanche Harder to Stop

Nazem Kadri has been a breath of fresh air for the Colorado Avalanche since he arrived at the trade deadline. The veteran forward has slotted right in, and it’s clear he’s having fun out there.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

Nikita Kucherov’s hard work is an underrated skillset

With Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid carrying the “best player in the world” mantle for the last handful of years, and players such as Colorado

Ross Colton News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

Avalanche’s O’Connor to make season debut; Colton to return

The Colorado Avalanche are getting some depth back at the right time, as the final stretch of the 2025-26 NHL regular season. Taking on the Pittsburgh

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The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL season' quiz

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The 'Most 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

Why the Lightning are absolutely scary right now

It’s been quite some time since the Tampa Bay Lightning made legitimate noise in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but that may all change this year. After winning back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021, the Bolts fell to the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Final, and they haven’t won a playoff series in three attempts since then.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 23

Avalanche chase payback vs. Penguins after 7-2 blowout

The Colorado Avalanche look to avenge a rare lopsided loss when they visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. On March 16, the Penguins handed the Avalanche a 7-2 blowout in Denver.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 23

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

It had to feel a bit like the proverbial monkey off the back for the Colorado Avalanche after they beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Friday. After all, they had just lost to the Dallas Stars, making it an uncharacteristic four losses in five outings for the once dominant team.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 22

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin joins Wayne Gretzky in another exclusive club in loss to Avalanche

Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky once again has to make room for Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin.

Avalanche become first NHL team to clinch playoff spot

Jets end skid by beating Rangers in OT

Devils’ Stefan Noesen out for season

Oilers should take Connor McDavid's harsh comments seriously

Islanders' Ilya Sorokin makes franchise history with latest shutout

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 22

Avalanche beat Capitals in OT to clinch playoff spot

Brock Nelson scored the game-winning goal at 1:22 of overtime as the Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 3-2 victory against the Washington Capitals on Sunday.

Gabriel Landeskog News / Field Level Media / March 22

Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog to return vs. Capitals

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog will return to the lineup for Sunday afternoon's game against the Capitals in Washington, D.C. The forward has been sidelined since sustaining a lower-body injury during Colorado's 5-4 shootout victory over the Dallas Stars on March 6.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 22

Gabriel Landeskog To Return To Avalanche Lineup

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog will return to the ice against the Washington Capitals, head coach Jared Bednar told the media (including NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti) today.

Gabriel Landeskog News / Daily Faceoff / March 22

Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog to return after seven-game absence

The Colorado Avalanche will see their captain return to the lineup. Gabriel Landeskog will play Sunday afternoon against the Washington Capitals after missing the last seven games with a lower-body injury.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Forkball / March 21

Avalanche Become First Team to Clinch 2026 NHL Playoff Spot

The Colorado Avalanche became the first team to punch their ticket to the 2026 postseason, and they did it in convincing fashion—both in timing and performance.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Field Level Media / March 21

Nathan MacKinnon, playoff-bound Avalanche set sights on Caps

Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche will look to continue their stellar season on Sunday afternoon when they take on Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals in Washington, D.C.

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The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 21

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 4-1 Win Over the Blackhawks

In the wake of a 2-1 loss to the Dallas Stars, it felt like the pressure had come to a head for the Colorado Avalanche. Just two points up in a divisional race they had once seemingly had in the bag, the Avalanche had been hit with adversity that didn’t exist until the last month of the season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 21

NHL roundup: Avalanche blitz Blackhawks, clinch playoff berth

Martin Necas had a goal and two assists to lead Colorado to a 4-1 win over the host Chicago Blackhawks on Friday as the Avalanche became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / March 21

Avalanche clinch playoff spot with dominant win over Blackhawks

The Colorado Avalanche became the first team to clinch its ticket to the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. It’s the franchise’s ninth straight season making the playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 20

Avalanche become first NHL team to clinch playoff spot with win over Blackhawks

The Colorado Avalanche have been the NHL's best team from the very beginning of the 2025-26 season, and now they are officially the first team to clinch a playoff spot.

Stars proved they can hang with Avalanche with OT win

Trent Frederic out indefinitely as injury-bitten Oilers lose another forward

Canucks sign Victor Mancini to two-year extension

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Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / March 20

Avalanche Can Become First Team to Clinch Playoff Berth

The Colorado Avalanche enter their matchup at the United Center needing just a single point to punch their ticket to the postseason. Colorado would become the first team league-wide to clinch a Stanley Cup playoff berth with any result besides a regulation loss against the Chicago Blackhawks.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 20

NHL Predictions: Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche, March 20th

Welcome back to this edition of NHL Predictions! Tonight, the Chicago Blackhawks face the league-leading Colorado Avalanche. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

Cale Makar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 19

Avalanche’s Cale Makar joins exclusive club after 20th goal of season vs. Stars

The Colorado Avalanche have been the top team in the NHL this year. They made moves, such as bringing in Nazem Kadri, in hopes of winning another Stanley Cup.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

Avalanche Facing Some Adversity Will Be Good

Things have been about as tough as can be when you have the most team points in the NHL. Yet that is where the Colorado Avalanche find themselves. In the wake of a 2-1 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars, the Avalanche are staring down more questions than answers.

Ivan Ivan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 18

Avalanche Recall Ivan Ivan

The Avalanche have recalled forward Ivan Ivan from AHL Colorado, per the NHL’s media portal. With Ross Colton, Gabriel Landeskog, and Artturi Lehkonen still sidelined, the Avs will dress 12 forwards and six defensemen tonight against the Stars after going 11 and seven in the last three games without Colton.

Evgeni Malkin News / Yardbarker / March 17

Malkin sends message about uncertain future after dominant win over Avs

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin sends message about uncertain future after dominant win over Avalanche

The veteran forward, who turns 40 years old this coming summer, is in the final year of his deal.

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Nazem Kadri News / NHL Trade Talk / March 9

Av’s Fans Send Nazem Kadri a Powerful Message

Every now and then, you see a hockey crowd nail a moment perfectly, like they all knew exactly what to do. It happened Sunday night in Denver when Nazem Kadri stepped back onto the ice as an Avalanche player again.