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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.

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 / 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.

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 / Field Level Media / November 29

Avalanche eager to extend point streak in clash vs. Canadiens

The Colorado Avalanche's winning streak ended at 10 games, however their run of consecutive contests with at least a point continued after a 3-2 shootout loss on Friday afternoon.

Jared Bednar News / Breakaway on SI / November 29

Avalanche's Jared Bednar Gets Honest About NHL Standings

The Colorado Avalanche are rolling despite their overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild. They had ten consecutive wins going into that game alongside one of the best records in the NHL and a roster that looks like it's finally hitting its stride after a few years of postseason disappointment.

Valeri Nichushkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 28

Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin could return to lineup vs. Canadiens

The Colorado Avalanche have been without Valeri Nichushkin for the past two weeks after he suffered a lower-body injury against the Anaheim Ducks. It looks like Nichushkin is getting closer to making his return, and head coach Jared Bednar shared an update on the player, according to Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.

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.

Patrick Roy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 28

Avalanche pull off feat only ever done in Patrick Roy days

The Colorado Avalanche have not returned to the Western Conference Finals since seizing the Stanley Cup in 2022, causing some fans to wonder if they would ever reclaim their dominant form.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 27

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

One thing is certain for Friday's game between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild. Somebody's winning streak will have to end.

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

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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

USA unveils jerseys for Winter Olympics

Is Tristan Jarry an option for the Oilers?

NHL trade board: 45 names to watch at U.S. Thanksgiving checkpoint

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / November 26

Colorado Avalanche May Be Historically Good

Parity has been the talk of the NHL to begin the 2025-26 season. Look around the league standings, and you’ll see only a few teams truly out of it ahead of American Thanksgiving.

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Scott Wedgewood News / Daily Faceoff / November 26

Report: Scott Wedgewood added to Canada’s list of possible Olympic participants

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood has been added to the Canadian National Team’s list of possible participants for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, according to TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 25

Avalanche to activate Joel Kiviranta from injured reserve

The Avalanche have cleared left-winger Joel Kiviranta to play.

The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams

The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / November 25

Avalanche’s 3 Biggest Takeaways at the Quarter-Point of the Season

It has been pointed out before, but the contrast between the first quarter of the 2024-25 season and the 2025-26 season for the Colorado Avalanche is like night and day.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 24

Avalanche reassign Jason Polin, Tristen Nielsen

The Colorado Avalanche announced on Monday that forwards Tristen Nielsen and Jason Polin have been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles.

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The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / November 24

Goaltending a backbone of Avalanche’s hot start

The Colorado Avalanche have been far and away the best team in the NHL so far this season. Currently riding a nine-game winning streak, the Avs are 16-1-5 and are seven points clear of the Dallas Stars and Carolina Hurricanes for the best record in the league.

Mikko Rantanen News / NHL Trade Talk / November 24

Outlet Shows Avalanche Emerging as Clear Winners of the Rantanen Trade

Nearly a year after the blockbuster Mikko Rantanen–Martin Nečas deal, the early returns suggest the Colorado Avalanche may have pulled off one of the biggest quiet wins in several seasons.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 24

Five NHL players who surprisingly merit Olympic consideration

Five NHL players who surprisingly merit Olympic team consideration

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan are fast approaching, and excitement is building across the NHL for its return to the Games for the first time since Sochi in 2014.

Rangers HC Mike Sullivan's roster gamble pays off in win over Blues

Auston Matthews has become a better player despite Leafs' struggles

Toronto could find the answers to its bad form in Europe

Maple Leafs' William Nylander leads NHL in elite stat amid team struggles

Sabres are finally getting some offense

Gavin Brindley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 22

Avalanche rookie Gavin Brindley suffers major blow with injury update

The Colorado Avalanche will be without one of their most recent signings for at least a few weeks.

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The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 17

Hart Trophy candidates through the first month of NHL season

Top five Hart Trophy candidates through the first month of the NHL season

The 2025-26 NHL season is just over a month old, which means we now have a large enough sample size to start making more educated predictions on player and team accolades. Here are five leading candidates for the Hart Trophy.

Senators are winner in trade with Flyers

Matthew Knies holds the key to solving a critical Maple Leafs problem

Toronto GM Brad Treliving needs to rethink his team-building philosophy

Leafs HC Craig Berube's words fall short after loss to Blackhawks

Canadiens HC Martin St. Louis has work to do after recent bad news