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Avalanche eye top seed with struggling Canucks visiting

While the Colorado Avalanche close in on the top overall seed for the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Vancouver Canucks have all but clinched the NHL's basement.

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3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 9-2 Win Over the Flames

Though the Colorado Avalanche saw their winning streak come to an end, the playoffs are still lining up nicely. Entering Monday night’s contest, the Avalanche sported a six-point lead over the Dallas Stars and are nearly a lock to close out the Central Division race.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 31

NHL roundup: Nazem Kadri scores twice to power Avs past Flames

Nazem Kadri scored two power-play goals 1:06 apart in the first period, Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 49th goal and added two assists, and the Colorado Avalanche routed the Calgary Flames 9-2 in Denver on Monday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 30

Avalanche score 5 goals in 1st period on way to rout of Flames

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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

Cale Makar News / Field Level Media / March 31

Avalanche D Cale Makar exits game due to upper-body injury

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar sustained an upper-body injury late in the second period against the Calgary Flames on Monday in Denver and did not play in the third period.

Nicolas Roy News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30

Avalanche’s Nicolas Roy Will Return Before Playoffs

The Colorado Avalanche are slowly assembling their playoff roster after a wave of acquisitions and injuries. They’ll soon add another piece back to the depth chart, with center Nicolas Roy progressing back from an upper-body injury sustained on March 22nd.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / March 30

Avalanche sign Matt DiMarsico to entry-level contract

One of the Big Ten’s best players is turning pro. On Monday, the Colorado Avalanche announced that the team has signed forward Matt DiMarsico to a two-year, entry-level contract.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30

Avalanche Sign Matthew DiMarsico

The Colorado Avalanche will once again dip into the pool of college free agents. They have signed Pennsylvania State University winger Matthew DiMarsico to a twp-year, entry-level contract set to begin in the 2026-27 season.

Nazem Kadri News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 30

Nazem Kadri’s ‘special’ message on Avalanche fan reception since Flames trade

The Colorado Avalanche traded for Nazem Kadri in a huge deadline day deal with the Calgary Flames. It was a last-minute blockbuster that stunned the hockey world at the time.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 29

Sidney Crosby Applauds Brent Burns Nearing Major Milestone With Avalanche

At 41 years old, Brent Burns is doing something that feels impossible. In his 22nd NHL season, he’s not just hanging on — he’s still contributing, still logging big minutes, and still looking like a player ten years younger.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / March 27

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.

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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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 / 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.

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.

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.

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 / 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

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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.