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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 19
2026 NHL Draft Rankings: Pre-World Juniors top 50
It’s easy to put a lot of focus on the World Junior Championship from a scouting perspective. But in reality, it’s just a hockey tournament. That’s it.
Nathan MacKinnon News / Field Level Media / December 18
Jets face tall order in trying to slow Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche will try to build on the best start in franchise history when they battle the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night in Denver. Colorado leads the NHL with 55 points in just 33 games, has lost just twice in regulation and is 13-0-2 on home ice.
Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / December 18
Avalanche's Martin Nečas Ready for Central Division Battles
The Colorado Avalanche look by far and above the rest of the NHL right now. Night after night, they skate teams into exhaustion, overwhelm them with speed, and leave little doubt about who controls the game.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 17
Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon’s monster 3rd period vs. Kraken overtakes Connor McDavid
Colorado Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon did nothing to disprove the theory that he’s probably the best player in the NHL right now, leading a furious third period comeback that culminated in a 5-3 victory over the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday night.
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 / The Hockey Writers / December 17
MacKinnon Scores Twice as Avalanche Top Kraken 5-3
On Tuesday, Dec. 16, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Colorado Avalanche for their first matchup of the season. It was a quick back-and-forth game, but the Avalanche were the stronger team, recording a 5-3 victory.
Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / December 17
Nathan MacKinnon's third-period spree lifts Avalanche over Kraken
Nathan MacKinnon collected two goals and an assist -- all in the third period -- as the Colorado Avalanche rallied to defeat the host Seattle Kraken 5-3 on Tuesday.
Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / December 15
Avalanche put 5-game point streak up against slumping Kraken
The Colorado Avalanche have been so dominant this season, losing only twice in regulation, that coach Jared Bednar was able to pencil in the same No. 1 line in each of the team's first 31 games.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / December 15
Nathan MacKinnon Has Already Passed Joe Sakic Among Avalanche Greats
For a franchise that has only been around for 30 years, the Colorado Avalanche have been blessed in many ways. Three Stanley Cup championships and a plethora of legends have worn the sweater, though a handful remain at the forefront of mind for fans past and present.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 17
Rising and falling: Which NHL players can continue their hot pace?
A look at some players who will continue their hot starts to the season and some who will cool off.
Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / December 12
Nathan MacKinnon passes Joe Sakic for most goals in Avalanche history
Having already accomplished so much, Nathan MacKinnon can now add sitting at the top of a major career list to his resume.
Gavin Brindley News / Daily Faceoff / December 11
Avalanche’s Gavin Brindley to make return after missing 10 games
The Colorado Avalanche are set to welcome center Gavin Brindley back to the lineup for the first time in 10 games when they take on the Florida Panthers on home ice on Thursday night. Brindley last played on Nov.
Colorado Avalanche News / Inside The Rink / December 10
Ryan O’Reilly Linked to Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche have started off the season with a dominant record of 21-2-7, which is the best in all of the NHL. The next closest team happens to be a division rival in the Dallas Stars, who currently sit two points back with Colorado having a game in hand.
Scott Wedgewood News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 9
Avalanche getting big Scott Wedgewood boost vs. Predators
The Colorado Avalanche are getting a major boost back into their lineup for Tuesday night’s tilt against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, as head coach Jared Bednar has announced that goaltender Scott Wedgewood is ready to return to the crease.
Gavin Brindley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 9
Avalanche forward Gavin Brindley set to return after nine-game absence
Brindley last played in Colorado’s Nov. 20 contest against the New York Rangers.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 9
NHL players predict where Penguins' Sidney Crosby will play after 2025-26 season
Crosby's future beyond next spring remains a top storyline hovering over the Penguins.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 7
Avalance reassign Trent Miner; Scott Wedgewood expected to return
The Colorado Avalanche reassigned goaltender Trent Miner after Sunday’s win over New York. The move clears the way for Scott Wedgewood to return from injury in Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators, per Corey Masisak of the Denver Post.
Martin Necas News / Breakaway on SI / December 6
Avalanche Center Taking the Leap in Breakout Season
Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas always had the talent. The skill was never in question during his years with the Carolina Hurricanes, and there were stretches where he'd flash the kind of production that suggested he could be a legitimate top-line player.
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