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3 Names Avalanche Should Target After Olympic Freeze

The last time we saw the Colorado Avalanche, they defeated the San Jose Sharks in a much needed win just before the Olympic break. As the various Avalanche members head off to represent their respective countries, the front office of the team remains in Denver with the goal of improving the roster when play resumes.

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Is MacKinnon’s Laser Focus a Downer or a Win for Team Canada?

As Team Canada prepares for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Nathan MacKinnon is singularly focused. He’s not worried about sightseeing, staying in the athletes’ village, or checking out other Olympic events.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / February 9

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon Has One Goal for Olympics

Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon respects the other athletes competing at the Olympic Winter Games in Milan. But he did not travel to Italy to watch speed skating or explore the city's spots and landmarks.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / February 8

Gabriel Landeskog named captain of Sweden’s Olympic men’s hockey team

Sweden has a veteran leadership heading into one of the biggest Winter Olympic tournaments in years. On Sunday, the Swedish Ice Hockey Association announced its captains for the men’s team set to play in Milan this month.

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

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

Nathan MacKinnon News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 5

Avalanche’ Nathan MacKinnon hits yet another career milestone in win vs. Sharks

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-2 on Wednesday, earning another victory in a season filled with them. Nathan MacKinnon continued his career season, achieving yet another career milestone in the win against the San Jose Sharks, according to Daily Faceoff.

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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

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / February 5

3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 4-2 Win Over the Sharks

The Colorado Avalanche just can’t seem to figure things out of late. After shutting out the Detroit Red Wings on the road, the Avalanche returned home and were promptly shut out by those same Red Wings.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5

Colorado Avalanche Reassign Taylor Makar

The C0lorado Avalanche announced that forward Taylor Makar has been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. The move comes as the Avalanche enter their Olympic break.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / February 5

Artturi Lehkonen's 2-goal night lifts Avalanche over Sharks

Artturi Lehkonen had two goals, Josh Manson scored a go-ahead goal midway through the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 in Denver on Wednesday night.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Daily Faceoff / February 5

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon records 700th assist of NHL career

Colorado Avalanche superstar center Nathan MacKinnon reached another milestone.

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 4

Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog gets ‘green light’ for Olympics

The Colorado Avalanche will have the best record in the NHL heading into the Olympic break. Eight different players from the Avs will be representing a total of five different nations at the Olympics.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 4

Trade Deadline Primer: Colorado Avalanche

With the Olympic break approaching, the trade deadline is about a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make?

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / February 4

Avalanche’s Landeskog, Necas expected to be healthy for Olympics

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar told Denver-based radio station 92.5 FM Altitude Sports Radio on Wednesday that forwards Gabriel Landeskog and Martin Necas should be healthy for their respective countries at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 3

Avalanche look to build momentum vs. Sharks before Olympic break

A month ago, the Colorado Avalanche were chasing NHL history as one of the best regular-season teams, but with one game left before the Olympic break, they are struggling and feeling pressure in the standings.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / February 3

Avalanche Stars Prepare for First Olympics After Years of Waiting

The memories remain vivid for both Colorado Avalanche players. One was 11 years old, watching from home in Calgary. The other was 15, snowed in at a friend's house in Chicago while traveling from boarding school.