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Avalanche Can Become First Team to Clinch Playoff Berth

The Colorado Avalanche enter their matchup at the United Center needing just a single point to punch their ticket to the postseason. Colorado would become the first team league-wide to clinch a Stanley Cup playoff berth with any result besides a regulation loss against the Chicago Blackhawks.

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NHL Predictions: Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche, March 20th

Welcome back to this edition of NHL Predictions! Tonight, the Chicago Blackhawks face the league-leading Colorado Avalanche. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 20

Avalanche need to recapture past form vs. Blackhawks

Despite having the NHL's best record with 98 points, the Colorado Avalanche go into their Friday road game against the Chicago Blackhawks with a 1-3-1 record in the past five games.

Cale Makar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 19

Avalanche’s Cale Makar joins exclusive club after 20th goal of season vs. Stars

The Colorado Avalanche have been the top team in the NHL this year. They made moves, such as bringing in Nazem Kadri, in hopes of winning another Stanley Cup.

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Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

Avalanche Facing Some Adversity Will Be Good

Things have been about as tough as can be when you have the most team points in the NHL. Yet that is where the Colorado Avalanche find themselves. In the wake of a 2-1 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars, the Avalanche are staring down more questions than answers.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 2-1 Loss to the Stars

Despite recent struggles, the Colorado Avalanche have a chance at a historic run. They were untouchable for the first few months of the season but have looked utterly beatable, particularly since returning from the Olympic break.

Ivan Ivan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 18

Avalanche Recall Ivan Ivan

The Avalanche have recalled forward Ivan Ivan from AHL Colorado, per the NHL’s media portal. With Ross Colton, Gabriel Landeskog, and Artturi Lehkonen still sidelined, the Avs will dress 12 forwards and six defensemen tonight against the Stars after going 11 and seven in the last three games without Colton.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / March 18

Avalanche Have a Chance for a Historic Run

Things have been somewhat tenuous for the Colorado Avalanche. Well, about as tenuous as things can be when you are the best team in the NHL. Going into a major showdown with the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night, the Avalanche seem to have a litany of questions rather than having all the answers as they did previously.

Brock Nelson News / Inside The Rink / March 18

ECHL: Greensboro Gargoyles Transactions | 03/17/2026

The Greensboro Gargoyles traded two key pieces on Tuesday, along with adding another college signing to the roster. The Greensboro Gargoyles have traded captain Logan Nelson to the Fort Wayne Komets in exchange for future considerations.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 17

League-best Avalanche try to stem Stars’ push for first place

The playoffs don't begin for another month, but Wednesday night will have a postseason atmosphere when the Colorado Avalanche host the Dallas Stars in a matchup of the top teams in the NHL.

Jack Ahcan News / Inside The Rink / March 18

ECHL: Iowa Heartlanders Sign Grant Ahcan

The Iowa Heartlanders have announced that they have signed 5’11” forward Grant Ahcan from St. Cloud State University. The Savage, Minnesota native spent all four of his collegiate seasons at St.

Gabriel Landeskog News / Daily Faceoff / March 17

The Avalanche need Gabriel Landeskog back

The Colorado Avalanche are cruising to a Presidents’ Trophy win as the NHL’s top team in the regular season after a historically torrid start to the season staked them to a lead they have not relinquished.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 17

Malkin sends message about uncertain future after dominant win over Avs

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin sends message about uncertain future after dominant win over Avalanche

The veteran forward, who turns 40 years old this coming summer, is in the final year of his deal.

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 16

Avalanche Star Looks to Continue Dominance Over Penguins

Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon has made the Pittsburgh Penguins pay in recent matchups. The Avalanche center brings a hot streak against the Penguins into their game at Ball Arena, having recorded seven points across his last two meetings with the Metropolitan Division club dating back to 2024.

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Brent Burns News / ESPN / March 16

Brent Burns leads the list of OGWAC candidates for the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs

Here are the "old guys without a Cup" for whom fans should be rooting this postseason.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 15

Ahead of Dallas duel, Avalanche can't overlook Penguins

The Colorado Avalanche are in a tight battle with Dallas for first place in the Central Division, so every point matters. They can pick up two more when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night.

Brent Burns News / Daily Faceoff / March 14

Avalanche’s Brent Burns sets second-longest NHL iron man streak

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns made NHL history on Saturday by appearing in the team’s game against the Winnipeg Jets. By skating in his 990th consecutive game, Burns moved into second-place in NHL history for consecutive games played, trailing only Phil Kessel, who set the record in October of 2022.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 13

Avalanche Sign Gustav Stjernberg To Entry-Level Deal

The Avalanche announced they’ve signed free agent defenseman Gustav Stjernberg to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning next season. He will finish the campaign on a minor-league deal with AHL Colorado, where he’ll make his North American pro debut in the coming days.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 12

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon has major penalty against Oilers rescinded

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon has had his major penalty for goalie interference from Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers rescinded.

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Nazem Kadri News / NHL Trade Talk / March 9

Av’s Fans Send Nazem Kadri a Powerful Message

Every now and then, you see a hockey crowd nail a moment perfectly, like they all knew exactly what to do. It happened Sunday night in Denver when Nazem Kadri stepped back onto the ice as an Avalanche player again.

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Colorado Avalanche: NHL Analyst Craig Button Believes They are the Favorites to Win it All

The Colorado Avalanche won the 2021-2022 NHL Stanley Cup title in six games over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Colorado has not been back to the finals since then, but they have a great team once again in 2025-2026.

Gabriel Landeskog News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 8

Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog Out Week-To-Week

The Colorado Avalanche will be without a second-line winger for the short future. Captain Gabriel Landeskog has been designated as out week-to-week with a lower-body injury after taking a shot from Cale Makar to the groin per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post.