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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.

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 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / January 6

Pair of Avalanche Stars to Miss Time Following Injuries

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

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 / 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