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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 head coach Jared Bednar shared updates on the injury status of two of the team’s most crucial players on Tuesday. Bednar told a group of reporters, including Corey Masisak of The Denver Post, that defenseman Devon Toews is out on a week-to-week basis while captain Gabriel Landeskog will miss a period of weeks as well.
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.
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.
The Colorado Avalanche have been at the peak of their powers over the first half of the season, but they were dealt quite a blow after head coach Jared
Gabriel Landeskog, the heart and soul of the Colorado Avalanche, lay on the ice after a collision that looked as violent as it was awkward. For a fanbase that has waited nearly three years to see him don the burgundy and blue again, the sight was nothing short of a nightmare.
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.
Life is good if you’re a fan of the Colorado Avalanche. When your team has lost just two games in regulation through its first 40, it is hard to find much to complain about.
The Colorado Avalanche suffered more than just a rare regulation loss on Sunday night against the Florida Panthers. Captain Gabriel Landeskog exited the game after crashing into the goalpost at the start of the second period and was unable to return.
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 forward Gabriel Landeskog needed help off the ice after suffering a lower-body injury during Sunday’s game against the Florida Panthers.
The Colorado Avalanche just won their tenth straight game, defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 on the road on Saturday. Over the summer, the Avalanche signed Brent Burns to the roster.
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.
Brock Nelson scored two power-play goals in the first 7 1/2 minutes of the third period to spark a comeback as the Colorado Avalanche won their 10th consecutive game by rallying past the Carolina Hurricanes in a 5-3 victory Saturday night in Raleigh, N.C.
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.
On Friday, Colorado Avalanche injury news hit the airwaves with a crushing update on one of the team’s most crucial players. The team announced that it had placed goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood on injured reserve.
The Avalanche announced they’ve recalled winger Taylor Makar and goaltender Trent Miner from AHL Colorado. Netminder Mackenzie Blackwood was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move with a lower-body issue, per Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports.
Nathan MacKinnon recorded two goals to top 400 for his career and added two assists as the Colorado Avalanche won their ninth in a row, downing the St.
The NHL returns from its holiday break on Saturday, and the Edmonton Oilers are coming out of that break as one of the league's hottest teams. The driving force behind this recent surge is superstar forward Connor McDavid.