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Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar Exit With Injuries

The Colorado Avalanche were dealt as big a blow as any team could in tonight’s contest against the Ottawa Senators. According to a team announcement, both forward Nathan MacKinnon and defenseman Cale Makar have exited tonight’s game with lower-body injuries.

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Avalanche Face Major Challenge as Senators Get Star Goalie Back

Coming off an impressive 6-3 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs to start their road trip, the Colorado Avalanche look to get their road record back to .500 as they take on the Ottawa Senators for the first time this season.

Devon Toews News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 12

Avalanche Must Build on Devon Toews’ Offensive Bounce-Back

Last season, we saw a team that broke multiple records and saw many players achieve personal records. Martin Necas scored over 100 points, Parker Kelly scored over 20 goals, and Nathan MacKinnon won the Rocket Richard Trophy, all despite the team’s power play being one of the worst in the league.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 12

Colorado Avalanche Visit Ottawa Senators on Thursday

The Colorado Avalanche take on the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Avalanche are 11-6-2 and have won two straight.

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Scott Wedgewood News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

Avalanche Have a Scott Wedgewood Problem

The Colorado Avalanche have solved their Scott Wedgewood problem the easiest way possible, by handing Mackenzie Blackwood the crease night after night.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 11

Avalanche’s Bold Lineup Change Is Becoming a Major Weapon

It wasn’t that long ago and Jared Bednar sat in a postgame media experience where he publicly stated he was not happy with the team’s play and that he was going to have to start making changes.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 11

Avalanche aim to continue recent dominance of Senators

Gabriel Landeskog and the Colorado Avalanche will try to stay hot when they continue their four-game road trip on Thursday with a visit to the Ottawa Senators.

Gabriel Landeskog News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 11

Landeskog Leads Charge as Avalanche Overpower Maple Leafs in Latest Win

The Colorado Avalanche watched a two-goal advantage disappear Tuesday night, but Gabriel Landeskog wasn't about to let another opportunity slip away. Less than minute after the Toronto Maple Leafs erased the Avalanche's lead, Colorado's captain delivered the game winning blow.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 11

Avalanche Mentee Helping Shape High School Hockey Identity in Houston

Not only is high school hockey alive and present in the city of Houston, Texas, but it is thriving. Strake Jesuit College Preparatory in Houston boasts a varsity high school hockey team that is currently undefeated across the ongoing season.

Noah Juulsen News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 11

Noah Juulsen's Long Road Has Led to an Opportunity He Can't Afford to Waste

Noah Juulsen understands how quickly expectations can evaporate in professional hockey. Once a promising first-round draft pick, the Colorado Avalanche defenseman has spent much of his career navigating injuries, organizational changes and the uncertainty of securing a permanent NHL position.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 11

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 6-3 Win Over the Maple Leafs

It has been a weird season so far for the Colorado Avalanche. Getting blown out in games they wouldn’t normally lose, the special teams being an outright detriment, and hovering right around the third playoff spot in the Central Division isn’t the norm.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 10

Avalanche use late surge to streak past Maple Leafs

Gabriel Landeskog scored twice and the visiting Colorado Avalanche netted the final three goals of the game for a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.

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NHL News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 10

3 Players to Watch for Colorado Avalanche vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

The Colorado Avalanche will begin a series of three consecutive road games against Canadian Atlantic Division teams with a matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 10

Avalanche Eye Payback Against the Toronto Maple Leafs

With a four-game road trip that will see the Colorado Avalanche face three Canadian teams, the Colorado Avalanche start their first game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, who are looking for some revenge after they lost 6-3 in their last matchup.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 10

Colorado Avalanche Visit Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday

The Colorado Avalanche visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Scotiabank Arena, with puck drop at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Avalanche are 10-6-2.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 10

Special Teams Key to Avalanche Climbing Western Conference

The Colorado Avalanche are recently coming off of a 4-0 shutout victory over the Detroit Red Wings where a big reason why they won was their power play.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 9

Avalanche Recall Alex Gagne, Place Josh Manson On LTIR

The Avalanche have made a pair of roster moves to kick off the week. The team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve recalled defenseman Alex Gagne from AHL Colorado. Meanwhile, PuckPedia relays (Twitter link) that blueliner Josh Manson has been transferred to LTIR to make the cap space to bring Gagne up.

Cale Makar News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 9

Cale Makar's Practice Exit Raises New Concern for Avalanche

Injuries have been hard on the Colorado Avalanche so far in the 2026-27 season. Josh Manson is expected to be out until the calendar nearly turns to 2027.

Mackenzie Blackwood News / Field Level Media / November 7

Mackenzie Blackwood notches first shutout of season as Avs dump Wings

Martin Necas scored twice and added two assists, Mackenzie Blackwood made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-0 in Denver on Saturday.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Avalanche Special Teams Becoming a Noteworthy Problem

The concern meter may have been relatively low for the Colorado Avalanche a week ago, but that tone has shifted. Getting crushed by the Columbus Blue Jackets and losing in overtime to the Nashville Predators will do that.

Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / November 4

Video: Skier Caught in Sizable Avalanche in Colorado Backcountry

It’s only November, but in Colorado’s backcountry, avalanche season is here. Pro skier Colter Hinchliffe shared sobering footage of a fellow backcountry user getting caught by an avalanche in the San Juans on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Keaton Middleton News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 2

Avalanche Recall Keaton Middleton

The Colorado Avalanche have recalled some defensive depth ahead of their upcoming back-to-back contests. According to a team announcement, the Avalanche recalled defenseman Keaton Middleton from the AHL’s Colorado Eagles.

Josh Manson News / Daily Faceoff / October 30

Avalanche’s Josh Manson out eight weeks with ankle injury

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar announced on Friday that defenseman Josh Manson is going to about miss eight weeks due to an ankle injury. The injury occurred late in the first period of Wednesday’s 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils after taking a weird hit.

Josh Manson News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

Avalanche’s Josh Manson will ‘miss some time’ with lower-body injury

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar announced that defenseman Josh Manson is going to “miss some time” due to a lower-body injury. The injury occurred late in the first period of Wednesday’s 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils after taking a weird hit.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 16

Avalanche's T.J. Hughes achieves personal milestone vs. Penguins

Avalanche rookie T.J. Hughes achieves personal milestone vs. Penguins

In the same game that Pittsburgh Penguins icon Sidney Crosby advanced on another all-time list, further cementing his place as a legend of the game, a member of the Colorado Avalanche reached a career milestone of his own.

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