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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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,

Nathan MacKinnon News / ESPN / April 15

Is Nathan MacKinnon already the best player in Avalanche history?

Joe Sakic has long been considered Colorado's signature player. Has the 30-year-old MacKinnon surpassed him?

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.

William Dufour News / Inside The Rink / April 14

ECHL: William Dufour Named Player of the Week | 04/06-04/12/2026

The ECHL has named Fort Wayne Komets forward William Dufour as the ECHL Player of the Week for April 6th-12th. In three games last week, he put up six goals and two assists for eight points, including a hat-trick on Friday Night vs Kalamazoo Wings.

Nazem Kadri News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Avalanche Make Nazem Kadri Decision Before Flames Game

The Colorado Avalanche head into their late-season matchup against the Calgary Flames with the best record in the NHL and having already earned the Presidents' Trophy for the 2025-26 season.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 14

3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 2-1 Win Over the Oilers

The Colorado Avalanche have long since clinched everything they could need to clinch. With a handful of games remaining in the regular season, there is nothing left to but fight off rust and try to get a few important pieces healthy.

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 / Inside The Rink / April 11

T.J. Hughes Signs ELC With Colorado Avalanche

The Michigan Wolverines season came to an end on Thursday night in double overtime with a 4-3 loss to the Denver Pioneers. The Wolverines season being over means that players who are drafted or eligible for free agency can sign their ELC’s.

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.

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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