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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.

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Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog reveals mysterious injury that kept him out of lineup in March

The Colorado Avalanche have clinched a playoff spot, but not without some obstacles along the way. Their captain has played just 47 games this season after a three-year injury absence.

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.

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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.

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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 / 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.

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.

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 / Field Level Media / March 20

Avalanche clinch playoff spot with convincing win over Blackhawks

Martin Necas had a goal and two assists to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-1 win over the host Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. Brock Nelson, Nazem Kadri, Valeri Nichushkin also scored for the Avalanche (45-13-10, 100 pts.), who became the first team this season to clinch a playoff spot.

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

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Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / March 20

Avalanche become first NHL team to clinch 2026 playoff spot

The Colorado Avalanche became the first team in the NHL to clinch a spot in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, doing so with a 4-1 win against the Chicago

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How should the Avalanche handle their crease down the stretch?

The Colorado Avalanche are likely to become the first team in the NHL to clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but there are still questions around their team.

Avalanche recall Ivan Ivan

Stars proved they can hang with Avalanche with OT win

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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.

NHL 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.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 13

Avalanche Sign Gustav Stjernberg To Entry-Level Deal

The Avalanche announced they’ve signed free agent defenseman Gustav Stjernberg to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning next season. He will finish the campaign on a minor-league deal with AHL Colorado, where he’ll make his North American pro debut in the coming days.

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.

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.

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.