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Avalanche’s Mackenzie Blackwood making injury return

The Colorado Avalanche have been rampaging their way through the NHL this season and they have the best record in the league by a wide margin. Head coach Jared Bednar’s team got some good news as goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood is coming off the Injured List and will be in net in Friday night’s against the Nashville Predators.

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Avalanche AHL Affiliate Makes History With Kim Weiss Promotion

In 2024, Jessica Campbell made headlines after becoming the first woman to serve as a full-time assistant coach in the National Hockey League. Her debut was with the Seattle Kraken when they faced the St.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 15

After rare home loss, Avalanche primed for Predators

The Colorado Avalanche had their 17-game home winning streak snapped Monday, which affords them the rare opportunity to start a new one when they host the Nashville Predators on Friday night.

Ross Colton News / Daily Faceoff / January 15

Avalanche’s Ross Colton out day-to-day with upper-body injury

The Colorado Avalanche could be without a key depth forward for Friday night’s game against the Nashville Predators. Forward Ross Colton was absent from

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Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 14

Avalanche Activate Mackenzie Blackwood, Reassign Trent Miner

According to a team announcement, the Colorado Avalanche have activated netminder Mackenzie Blackwood from the injured reserve. In a corresponding roster move, the Avalanche have reassigned goaltender Trent Miner to the AHL’s Colorado Eagles.

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Mackenzie Blackwood News / Daily Faceoff / January 14

Avalanche activate Mackenzie Blackwood off injured reserve

The Colorado Avalanche got a boost on Wednesday, as the hockey club activated goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood from injured reserve, bringing him back into the fold since placing him on injured reserve on Jan.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 13

Avalanche Reassign Ivan Ivan, Zakhar Bardakov

The Colorado Avalanche have shedded a few depth forwards from their active roster. According to a team announcement, the Avalanche have reassigned Ivan Ivan and Zakhar Bardakov to the AHL’s Colorado Eagles.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / January 13

Avalanche’s ECHL affiliate to be named the Trenton Ironhawks

One of the best logos in the ECHL is being replaced by another top-tier name, as the Utah Grizzlies will become the Trenton Ironhawks when the franchise relocates from West Valley City, Utah, to Trenton, New Jersey, for the 2026-27 ECHL season. The Ironhawks’ name was selected from over 2,000 submissions in a name-the-name contest.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Lead / January 13

Avalanche’s Power Play Woes Will Cost Them a Stanley Cup

The Colorado Avalanche have been the best team in the NHL to start the season. With more than a ten-point gap between them and second place in the league standings, the Avs are the clear-cut favorites to make a run in the playoffs.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 4-3 Loss to the Maple Leafs

At this point in the season, the Colorado Avalanche are just trying to see how far ahead of the pack they can be by the time the league shuts down for the Olympic Games on February 5.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / January 12

Avalanche Should Be Targeting These 3 Players in Trade

It is hard to find much to complain about if you’re the Colorado Avalanche. Through 44 games, the Avalanche have amassed 72 points, a whopping 12 more than the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild who are tied for second in the Central Division.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Field Level Media / January 11

Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche host Leafs seeking 18th straight home win

Injuries to core players are a blow to most teams, but the Colorado Avalanche have kept rolling without three main guys. Colorado has won 17 straight home games, including the first two on its seven-game homestand, heading into Monday's clash with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night.

Trent Miner News / Field Level Media / January 10

Trent Miner, Avalanche blank Blue Jackets to run home win streak to 17

Trent Miner made 29 saves to record a shutout in his first career victory, Brent Burns had a season-high two goals and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 in Denver on Saturday.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

Gabriel Landeskog's return has played a massive role in Avalanche's first-half success

The Colorado Avalanche have been hockey’s best team through the first half of the 2025-26 regular season, going 32-4-7 with 71 points and a plus-76 goal differential through 43 games.

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Colorado Avalanche Forecasters Expand Free Backcountry Information Tools

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) has expanded its trove of free avalanche information tools, aiming to make it easier for the public to

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / January 6

Gavin McKenna's World Juniors Performance Sparks Cale Makar Comparison

Gavin McKenna entered the World Juniors viewed as the clear favorite for the top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. That certainty shifted after the tournament.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Athlon Sports / January 5

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon Reacts to Teammate's Scary Moment

The Colorado Avalanche suffered a tough moment Sunday night despite another strong stretch this season. Captain Gabriel Landeskog left the game against the Florida Panthers with an upper-body injury after crashing into the goalpost during the second period.

Gabriel Landeskog News / NHL Trade Talk / January 5

Avalanche Hold Their Breath After Scary Gabriel Landeskog Incident

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog suffered what could be a serious injury in a frightening moment on the ice after crashing hard into the goal post.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 4

Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog, Devon Toews to miss 'some time'

Both Landeskog and defenseman Devon Toews will have to miss “some time,” per head coach Jared Bednar.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / January 4

Avalanche Breaks 45-Year-Old NHL Record

The Colorado Avalanche are rewriting the NHL record books. With just two regulation losses through their first 40 games of the season, they've broken a record that stood for 45 years and established themselves as one of the most dominant teams in league history.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Breakaway on SI / January 3

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon Chasing Elusive Career Goal

Nathan MacKinnon is having the best offensive season of his career at exactly the right time. The Colorado Avalanche superstar is tied with Connor McDavid for the NHL scoring lead with 70 points and sits on the verge of accomplishing something that's eluded him throughout his decorated career.

Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / January 2