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Avalanche Reassign Gavin Brindley

The Avalanche announced following Thursday night’s win over the Jets that they’ve reassigned right-winger <a href="/nhl/players/gavin_brindley/907701">Gavin Brindley</a> to AHL Colorado. Brindley, 21, has not yet played in the AHL this season but was sent to the Eagles for a few hours at the trade deadline to make him eligible for reassignment down the stretch.

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MacKinnon, Scheifele Strike Twice in Physical 3-2 Colorado Win

The last time the Colorado Avalanche and Winnipeg Jets faced off, Winnipeg came away with a gutsy 3-1 win on March 24th. Tonight? This game was a potential look into a first-round series in this years’ Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 26

Avalanche’s Artturi Lehkonen to return to lineup against Jets

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar announced on Thursday that Artturi Lehkonen will be returning to the lineup for their game against the Winnipeg Jets.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 26

Avalanche’s dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

There aren’t many surprises when it comes to the path that the Colorado Avalanche are going to take in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It would take a monumental collapse to relinquish the President’s Trophy, which gives them home ice throughout the playoffs.

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

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Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26

Artturi Lehkonen Returning To Avalanche Lineup

Avalanche left-winger Artturi Lehkonen will make his return to the lineup from an upper-body injury on Thursday against the Jets, head coach Jared Bednar told reporters after morning skate (via Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press).

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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 / Breakaway on SI / March 26

Cale Makar Describes How Nazem Kadri Elevates Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche are putting together a truly remarkable season. Through 69 games, they have 102 points and sit comfortably atop the NHL standings.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 26

Avalanche’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The Colorado Avalanche have been the dominant team in the NHL this season. The Avs got off to a remarkable start and they suffered just two losses in regulation time during the first three months of the season.

Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / March 26

Video Captures Big Avalanche Ripping Down Aspen's Iconic Highland Bowl

On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, a big avalanche cruised down Highland Bowl, the famed alpine area at Aspen Highlands, Colorado. The slide, a resort representative confirmed, was set off by avalanche mitigation efforts—a routine measure meant to keep skiers safe from moving snow.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 25

Jets bring hot stretch into clash vs. league-leading Avalanche

When the Colorado Avalanche visited Winnipeg on March 14th, they were in the midst of four losses in five games that trimmed their Central Division lead to two points.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / March 25

Avalanche Finding a Groove as Playoffs Approach

It might feel a little disconnected to talk about a team that has been the best in the NHL all season “facing adversity” but that has been the case for the Colorado Avalanche of late. Prior to the start of a three-game winning streak, the Avalanche were a very pedestrian 15-11-3, way off from their previously historic pace.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 25

Avalanche's Nicolas Roy to be out of the lineup 'for a little bit'

Avalanche forward Nicolas Roy will be held out of the lineup “for a little bit” with the upper-body injury.

Lightning's Victor Hedman taking 'temporary leave of absence'

Steve Yzerman's time should be up if Red Wings miss playoffs again

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Nicolas Roy News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

Avalanche's Nicolas Roy expect to be out 'for a little bit'

A new resident to the Mile High City might be out for an extended period of time. During an appearance on Altitude Sports Radio on Wednesday, Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar revealed that forward Nicolas Roy is going to be out “for a little bit” due to injury.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 25

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 6-2 Win Over the Penguins

It took overtime but the Colorado Avalanche topped the Washington Capitals for their second straight win. That might not be all that big of a deal when looking at the season as a whole, but it had to feel particularly good for an Avalanche team that has been slumping of late.

Martin Necas News / Field Level Media / March 24

Martin Necas scores twice as Avalanche crush Penguins

Martin Necas scored twice and Scott Wedgewood made 30 saves in the Colorado Avalanche's 6-2 road victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. Colorado is on a three-game winning streak and a four-game (3-0-1) points streak.

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Nazem Kadri News / Professor Press Box / March 24

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.

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

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.

Gabriel Landeskog News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 22

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

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.

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.

Jack Ahcan News / Inside The Rink / March 18

ECHL: Iowa Heartlanders Sign Grant Ahcan

The Iowa Heartlanders have announced that they have signed 5’11” forward Grant Ahcan from St. Cloud State University. The Savage, Minnesota native spent all four of his collegiate seasons at St.