Colorado Avalanche: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / December 3

Nathan MacKinnon nets pair as Avalanche top Canucks

Nathan MacKinnon scored twice to extend his NHL lead, Brock Nelson also scored, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 in Denver on Tuesday night.

Scott Wedgewood News / Daily Faceoff / December 3

Avalanche’s Scott Wedgewood leaves game with upper-body injury

The Colorado Avalanche announced on social media that goaltender Scott Wedgewood left Tuesday’s game against the Vancouver Canucks with an upper-body injury and would not return.

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Nathan MacKinnon News / The Hockey Writers / December 2

2 Nathan MacKinnon Goals Lead to Avalanche’s 3-1 Win Over Canucks

The Colorado Avalanche kicked off December with their second meeting of the 2025-26 season against the Vancouver Canucks. The last time these two teams met, the Avalanche won 5-4 in overtime on Nov.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Valeri Nichushkin News / Daily Faceoff / December 2

Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin set to return after eight-game absence

A notable player is set to return to action. When speaking to the media, Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar stated that forward Valeri Nichushkin will be in the lineup when the team hosts the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

Colorado Avalanche’s 3 Stars of November

This season, the Colorado Avalanche are playing at a level that is unmatched by any other NHL team. They’re on a 16-game point streak with an 18-1-6 record.

Jared Bednar News / Breakaway on SI / December 1

Avalanche on Pace to Break Bruins Record Under Jared Bednar

The Colorado Avalanche aren't just winning games. They're winning at a historic pace. If the current trajectory holds, Jared Bednar's squad is on track to finish with 138 points, which would obliterate the Boston Bruins' record-setting 2022-23 campaign.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / November 30

Avalanche Goalies Pushing Each Other to New Heights

The Colorado Avalanche have one of the best teams in hockey right now, and a huge reason for their success is the play coming from the crease. Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood have formed a tandem that's not just effective, it's competitive in the best possible way.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 29

Avalanche dominance highlighted by feat last done in 2005-06

The NHL season has been all about parity for the large majority of the teams in the league this season. Perhaps it’s the compact schedule due to the break that all teams will be taking during the Olympic hockey competition in Italy in February.

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Brock Nelson News / The Sick Podcast / November 29

Brock Nelson Leads The Way As Avs Crush Habs

The Montreal Canadiens proved on Saturday afternoon that they are still a long way from being a true contender in the league as the Colorado Avalanche dominated from start to finish, beating them 7-2, led by forward Brock Nelson, who had 2 goals and 4 points on the day.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 29

Avalanche continue early season rampage, overwhelm Canadiens

Brock Nelson scored two goals and added a pair of assists to reach 600 career points as the Colorado Avalanche routed the Montreal Canadiens 7-2 in Denver on Saturday.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 28

NHL Predictions: Nov 28 Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / November 27

Avalanche are best team in NHL, and their numbers prove it

Avalanche are best team in NHL, and their staggering numbers prove it

It is not just the fact that the Avalanche have the best record in the NHL that is impressive. It is how much better they have been than everybody else.

NHL-best Avalanche and Wild put long winning streaks on the line

Top and bottom Eastern Conference teams battle as Devils face Sabres

Brady Tkachuk to make return to Senators in familiar location

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Joel Kiviranta News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 25