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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.

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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.

Trent Miner News / The Hockey Writers / January 10

Blue Jackets Fall to Avalanche Behind Trent Miner’s First Career Win & Shutout

The Columbus Blue Jackets faced a tall task on Saturday afternoon. Looking to break their three-game losing streak, they went to Denver to take on the Colorado Avalanche, a team that has yet to lose in regulation at home this season.

T.J. Tynan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 10

Avalanche Recall T.J. Tynan

The Avalanche have added some depth up front for this afternoon’s game against Columbus. The team announced (Twitter link) that forward T.J. Tynan has been recalled from AHL Colorado.

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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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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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 9

Avalanche rumors: Elliotte Friedman reminds fans about Colorado’s previous Artemi Panarin interest ahead of trade deadline

The Colorado Avalanche are on pace for a historic season in 2025-26. With a 135-point pace at the halfway point of the season, they should be pushing for the second Stanley Cup of the Nathan MacKinnon era.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 9

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 8-2 Win Over the Senators

You can tell it has been a special season for the Colorado Avalanche when it took until the new year for them to lose two straight games in regulation.

Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / January 9

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

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 9

Avalanche cave in struggling Senators with offensive explosion

Brock Nelson scored twice in Colorado's six-goal outburst in the second period, Josh Manson had two goals and two assists, and the Avalanche routed the Ottawa Senators 8-2 in Denver on Thursday night.

Ivan Ivan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 8

Avalanche Recall Ivan Ivan

The Avalanche announced they’ve recalled forward Ivan Ivan from the AHL’s Colorado Eagles. They were operating with an open roster spot after sending Taylor Makar down yesterday, so no corresponding move is required.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / January 8

A poor power play the lone blemish on a fantastic Avalanche season

The Colorado Avalanche have had about as perfect a start as you could ask for in 2025-26 — except for one minor detail. The only hiccup that has followed this team through 42 games is their power play, which currently sits at 16.1%, 26th in the NHL.

Taylor Makar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 7

Colorado Avalanche Reassign Taylor Makar

As expected, the Colorado Avalanche have trimmed some of their depth after returning from a three-game road trip through the southeastern United States.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 7

Mammoth to host Avalanche in 2027 Winter Classic

One of the league’s “newer” teams is going to be taking things outside.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 7

3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 4-2 Loss to the Lightning

For the first time all season, things don’t feel like they are going as smoothly as possible for the Colorado Avalanche. Considering the fact that they had just three regulation losses coming into Tuesday night is quite the statement to make.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

Colorado Avalanche Injury Update as Pair of Key Players Avoid the Worst

Colorado has faced their first real challenge this season. Last week, the club lost two key players, leaving fans craving for an Avalanche injury update.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / January 6

Avalanche F Gabriel Landeskog, D Devon Toews out weeks

The Colorado Avalanche expect forward Gabriel Landeskog and defenseman Devon Toews to miss numerous weeks with upper-body injuries. Landeskog will probably return after Toews, who has been ruled out for at least two weeks, coach Jared Bednar said Tuesday ahead of the Avalanche's road game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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.

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 / 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