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On YouTubeLogan O'Connor News / ESPN / April 19
Avs' O'Connor caps long comeback with key goal 
Logan O'Connor scored for the first time in nearly a year to help the top-seeded Avalanche beat the Kings in Game 1 on Sunday.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19
Scott Wedgewood should be Avalanche's primary postseason goalie after Game 1 win over Kings in Stanley Cup playoffs
It would make no sense for the Colorado Avalanche to take Wedgewood out of the net after his sharp performance against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 19
Top-seeded Avalanche stave off Kings in Game 1
Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves in his first career playoff start and the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in the opening game of their best-of-seven first-round series Sunday in Denver.
The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
There have been 54 players to record multiple hat tricks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL's Modern Era (since 1967-68) can you name in six minutes?
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19
Goalie interference reviews will be big problem in Stanley Cup playoffs
The most controversial aspect of the NHL's use of instant replay this season has become its handling of goalie interference plays.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
NHL News / Ball Exclusives / April 19
Avalanche win Game 1 despite late push from Kings
The Colorado Avalanche survived a late push from the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of their series, winning by a score of 2-1. It was the first career playoff start and win for Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 19
3 Avalanche-Kings bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
For the first time since 2002, the Colorado Avalanche, who won the Presidents’ Trophy, and the Los Angeles Kings will meet in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, renewing a long-dormant postseason rivalry between the two Western Conference clubs.
Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / April 19
Avalanche Make Goalie Decision Before Kings Game
The Colorado Avalanche enter the Stanley Cup playoffs after putting together a better season than anyone else in the NHL, finishing atop the standings and capturing the Presidents’ Trophy.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / April 17
Totally Serious Colorado Avalanche Regular Season Awards
It is hard to ask for much more than what the Colorado Avalanche did this season. They had everything locked up long before beating the Calgary Flames 3-1 on Tuesday night, and their biggest obstacle will likely be themselves as they begin the pursuit of the franchise’s fourth Stanley Cup.
Nathan MacKinnon News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 17
How many goals Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon scored to win Rocket Richard Trophy
The Colorado Avalanche have won the Presidents’ Trophy and will be the top seed in the NHL as they prepare for the First Round. Additionally, Nathan MacKinnon has officially won the Rocket Richard Trophy after finishing with the most goals in the NHL this season, according to a post by the Avalanche account on X.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 17
Avalanche cap off Presidents’ Trophy-winning season with new franchise record
The Colorado Avalanche are ready for the playoffs and will enter the postseason as the top seed in the Western Conference. With the Stanley Cup Playoffs on the horizon, the Avs concluded a Presidents’ Trophy-winning season by setting a franchise record for total points, according to the official X account.
Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / April 17
Avalanche blank Kraken, set franchise record for points
Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for his fourth shutout of the season, Parker Kelly and Nick Blankenburg each scored a goal and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 2-0 in Denver on Thursday night.
Nathan MacKinnon News / Daily Faceoff / April 16
Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon wins 2025-26 Rocket Richard Trophy
One of the top stars in the game is taking home some hardware after an incredible campaign. As the final horn went on the 2025-26 regular season, Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon clinched the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy, given to the player who led the league in goals, for the first time in his career.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / April 16
Avalanche Have All the Pieces to Win the Cup This Season
The Colorado Avalanche have consistently been one of the most dangerous teams in the NHL over the past several seasons. Built around elite star power, a fast-paced system, and a deep roster, Colorado has remained firmly in the conversation as a legitimate Stanley Cup contender.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 16
Avalanche have chance to join elusive club – but they might not want to?
The Colorado Avalanche have long since clinched the top spot in the Central Division, the Western Conference, and the Presidents’ Trophy. Star center Nathan MacKinnon has virtually locked up the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy as this season’s leading goal scorer.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 15
3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 3-1 Win Over the Flames
The Colorado Avalanche have been on a roll lately, leaving them with virtually nothing to play for on Tuesday night in the second-to-final game of the season against the Calgary Flames.
Nathan MacKinnon News / Stadium Rant / April 15
Colorado Avalanche 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Outlook: Can Nathan MacKinnon Lead A Deep Run?
The Colorado Avalanche enter the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs as one of the most dangerous and intriguing teams in the field. Built around elite star power,
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 14
Avalanche down Flames, tie franchise's season mark for points
Gabriel Landeskog scored a tiebreaking goal late in the third period, Martin Necas had an assist to reach 100 points for the first time in his career, and the visiting Colorado Avalanche beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 on Tuesday.
Cale Makar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13
Avalanche’s Cale Makar Returns To Full Practice
The Colorado Avalanche received an expected, but exciting, update at Monday morning’s practice. Star defenseman Cale Makar was back on the ice in a regular, practice jersey per Avalanche play-by-play announcer Connor McGahey.
Jared Bednar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12
Avalanche’s Jared Bednar To Miss Two Games With Injury
The Colorado Avalanche will be without head coach Jared Bednar for their upcoming two-game road trip as Bednar recovers from facial fractures and a corneal abrasion, per a team announcement.
Jack Ahcan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12
Avalanche Recall Jack Ahcan
The Colorado Avalanche announced today that defenseman Jack Ahcan has been recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Veteran defenseman Josh Manson left last night’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights with an upper-body injury.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / April 11
T.J. Hughes Signing With Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche are signing college standout T.J. Hughes to an NHL entry-level contract, as per several sources on Saturday. The Avs will ink the NCAA forward to a one-year ELC with a $952.5K Cap Hit and $1.025M AAV.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 9
Avalanche's Nazem Kadri will 'miss some games,' should be back before playoffs
An optimistic lens is being applied to an important player for the best team in the NHL.
Brent Burns News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4
Brent Burns makes an admission about the physical toll of his NHL streak
Brent Burns just did something special that may not be replicated for a long time. On Saturday, the 41-year-old Colorado Avalanche blueliner Burns did not just play in his 1,572nd game in the NHL but also the 1,000th in a row, as the Avs blanked the Dallas Stars, 2-0, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 2
Mackenzie Blackwood looks like Avalanche's weak link in dud vs. Canucks
The Colorado Avalanche have a goaltending problem.
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