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Avalanche’s Logan O’Connor return teased by Jared Bednar after epic Wild win

The Colorado Avalanche have seen their lineup change plenty in recent days. Gabriel Landeskog will be out with an injury, while Nicolas Roy and Nazem Kadri have joined the team via a trade.

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Colorado Avalanche Lose Important Forward for Some Time

The Colorado Avalanche are going to be without one of their key forwards on a week-to-week basis. News emerged on Sunday that Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog will be out due to a lower-body injury.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 8

Avalanche edge Wild in shootout for 5th straight win

Nathan MacKinnon beat Jesper Wallstedt in the fourth round of the shootout, and the Colorado Avalanche topped the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in Denver on Sunday.

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How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

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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

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / March 8

Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog week-to-week with lower-body injury

The injury luck continues to get worse for Gabriel Landeskog. The Colorado Avalanche captain has been a big story of the 2025-26 season, but once again, he’ll find himself on the injured list, as he’ll be out of the lineup on a week-to-week basis with a lower-body injury.

Gabriel Landeskog News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 8

Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog Out Week-To-Week

The Colorado Avalanche will be without a second-line winger for the short future. Captain Gabriel Landeskog has been designated as out week-to-week with a lower-body injury after taking a shot from Cale Makar to the groin per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post.

Nazem Kadri News / Athlon Sports / March 8

Avalanche's Nazem Kadri Reacts to Deadline Trade Back to Colorado

New Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri didn't know where he'd play hockey next, nor had he been informed about any move by the Calgary Flames, the minute the NHL trade deadline passed on Friday.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Breakaway on SI / March 8

Nathan MacKinnon Puts Avalanche’s Cup or Bust Season Out There

The Colorado Avalanche pulled off a stunning buzzer-beater at the trade deadline when they acquired one of their former stars in Nazem Kadri in a deal with the Calgary Flames.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / March 7

Avalanche Mourn Passing of 1996 Stanley Cup Champion

The Colorado Avalanche announced earlier today the passing of Troy Murray, who won the Stanley Cup with the team during their first championship season in 1996.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

3 Takeaways From Stars’ Heartbreaking OT Loss to Avalanche

Valeri Nichushkin scored with 15 seconds left in the third period for the Colorado Avalanche to push the game to overtime and scored the winner in the shootout to snap the Dallas Stars‘ 10-game winning streak and give the Avalanche the 5-4 win.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 5-4 Win Over the Stars

Things were already pretty exciting for the Colorado Avalanche, being the best team in the league and all. Then they went out and had one of the best trade deadlines in the league, acquiring Nicolas Roy to shore up their depth before adding Nazem Kadri as the deadline expired.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 6

Valeri Nichushkin plays hero as Avs top Stars in battle of NHL's best

Valeri Nichushkin forced overtime in the final minute of regulation, then added a shootout goal for the visiting Colorado Avalanche, who ended the Dallas Stars' 10-game winning streak with a 5-4 win Friday night.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Analyzing the Avalanche's trade for Nazem Kadri

An hour after the deadline, one of the top names finally comes off the board.

NHL trade-deadline winners, losers: Avalanche go all-in; Ducks get huge addition

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Nicolas Roy News / NHL Trade Talk / March 6

Why Would the Avalanche Gamble So Big on Nic Roy?

Yesterday, the Toronto Maple Leafs traded centre Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche for a conditional first-round pick at the 2027 draft and a fifth-rounder this June.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Leafs finally start selling with Nicolas Roy trade

Really, Brad Treliving had no choice. After the Toronto Maple Leafs general manager watched his team play some of its worst hockey of the season coming

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Avalanche pay steep, but fair price to acquire Nicolas Roy

The Colorado Avalanche have acquired forward Nicolas Roy from the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Wild trading for veteran defenseman Jeff Petry is a bit peculiar

Detroit active in conversations despite the lack of trades

Report: Tom Dundon to sell stake in Hurricanes at $2.66 billion valuation

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Colorado Avalanche News / Inside The Rink / March 5

Nick Blackenburg Traded to the Colorado Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche have the best record in the NHL with a 41-10-9 record and 91 points in 60 games this season. They have struck a deal with the Nashville Predators tonight to acquire Nick Blackenburg, while the Avalanche sends a fifth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft in return.

Valeri Nichushkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 4

Avalanche rumors: Valeri Nichushkin could be used as trade piece at deadline

The Colorado Avalanche have been one of the best teams in the NHL this year. At 41-10-9 on the year, the Avalanche have the best record in the NHL. This does not mean the Avs will be standing pat at the NHL Trade Deadline, coming up on March 6 at 3 pm ET.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / March 4

3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 5-1 Win Over the Ducks

After an uncharacteristic rough patch, it looks like the Colorado Avalanche may have found their groove again. Though it took late heroics to get the job done, they beat the Los Angeles Kings on the road 4-2, next heading to Anaheim to take on a Ducks team that had won its previous five games.

Valeri Nichushkin News / NHL Trade Talk / March 4

Avalanche Put Surprising Name in Play Ahead of the Trade Deadline

As per reputable Avs insider Adrian Dater, “I’m hearing that Val Nichushkin might suddenly be in play as #Avs trade piece.” Valeri Nichushkin has been a top offensive star for the Avalanche in the past, but he’s also got a history with off-ice issues.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / February 25

Brett Kulak, Samuel Girard trade a win-win for Avalanche and Penguins

In one of the first trades coming out of the Olympic break, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for defenseman Brett Kulak.

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas continues to fix one of his early mistakes

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NHL News / Yardbarker / February 24