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Avalanche HC Rips Major Penalty on Nathan MacKinnon

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar was less than pleased about the on-ice officials’ decision to give Nathan MacKinnon a major and a game misconduct penalty for goalie interference in the Avalanche’s 4-3 defeat to the Edmonton Oilers on March 10.

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Avalanche now unbeatable? East contenders whiffed big-time? Judging NHL trade deadline overreactions

The final week resulted in a last flurry of trades -- and many hot takes. We identify which takeaways are legit and which are way off base.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 11

Oilers nip Avalanche after Nathan MacKinnon gets game misconduct

Connor McDavid scored a tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and added an assist, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in Denver on Tuesday.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 11

Avalanche’s MacKinnon ejected for goalie interference on Oilers’ Connor Ingram

Normally when the Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers square off, you expect a display of talent. But that wasn’t the notable point of Tuesday’s matchup between the two teams.

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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

Nathan MacKinnon News / Field Level Media / March 11

Avs' Nathan MacKinnon ejected against Oilers after collision

Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon received a game misconduct and a major penalty for interference on Edmonton Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram in the final minute of the second period Tuesday night in Denver.

Nazem Kadri News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 10

Why Nazem Kadri trade is perfect fit to put Avalanche over top in Stanley Cup chase

The battle in the Central Division of the Western Conference between the Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild is intense. An argument can be made that those are the three best teams in the NHL and they are all battling for the division title and will soon be at each other’s throats in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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.

Miles Gendron News / Inside The Rink / March 9

ECHL: Miles Gendron Named Captain of Reading Royals

The Reading Royals have named Miles Gendron as the team’s captain for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. He becomes the first Royal to wear the “C” since Todd Skirving was named captain for the 2024-25 season, but had his season cut short due to an injury.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 9

Avalanche, Blues biggest winners of 2026 Trade Deadline

A few days after the NHL Trade Deadline slammed shut, it’s starting to become a little bit clearer where teams stand coming out of the chaos. While the

NHL News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog Injury Update Emerges Amid Five-Game Winning Streak

The Colorado Avalanche entered Sunday's game against the Minnesota Wild riding a four-game winning streak and holding first place in the Central Division.

Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / March 9

Colorado Skier Killed in Backcountry Avalanche, State's First Avalanche Fatality of Season

A skier in Colorado died in an avalanche on March 7, 2026, in the Boss Basin area south of Ptarmigan Pass, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC), marking the state’s first recorded avalanche death of the season.

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Colorado Avalanche: NHL Analyst Craig Button Believes They are the Favorites to Win it All

The Colorado Avalanche won the 2021-2022 NHL Stanley Cup title in six games over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Colorado has not been back to the finals since then, but they have a great team once again in 2025-2026.

Nazem Kadri News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 9

Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri almost bonked head in excitement after last-minute Flames trade at deadline

The Colorado Avalanche were one of the winners at the NHL Trade Deadline. After a trade for Nazem Kadri from the Calgary Flames was reported to have been blocked, a shocking last-minute trade sending Kadri to the Avalanche was reported.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 9

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 3-2 Win Over the Wild

How do you follow up an electric 5-4 shootout win over your biggest rival? If you’re the Colorado Avalanche, you go out and make the biggest impact on trade deadline day.

Jared Bednar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 8

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.

Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 / 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

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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 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.