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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.
The Avalanche will wear their Nordiques jerseys on January 29 in Montreal
Well, it’s official. The problems that prevented the Avalanche from wearing their Nordiques jerseys when they visited the Bell Centre in January no longer exist.
Nordiques at the Bell Centre: Joe Sakic and Geoff Molson await the NHL’s green light
Ten days ago, the Habs were in Colorado to take on the Avalanche. And for the occasion, the Avalanche players took to the ice in their blue Nordiques jerseys.
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?
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / November 21
Alex Ovechkin Passes Joe Sakic to Become 10th All-Time in Points
Alex Ovechkin continued to make NHL history on Nov. 20, cracking the top 10 in all-time points. With his four points in the Washington Capitals’ 8-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, Ovechkin passed Joe Sakic on the all-time list, reaching 1,642 points in his career.
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.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / November 20
Alex Ovechkin ties Joe Sakic for 10th in all-time point
Apparently Alex Ovechkin only needed 22 minutes to establish himself among a few interesting records. The fun started just one minute into the game, where Ovechkin snapped home a shot off of a faceoff win on the power play to open the scoring for the Washington Capitals.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 10
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby surpasses Joe Sakic on all-time list in home opener
Despite preseason expectations that labelled the Pittsburgh Penguins as bottom-feeders in 2025-26, it’s so far, so good for Sidney Crosby’s club, who remain undefeated through two games.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / October 8
Nathan MacKinnon passes Joe Sakic to set Avalanche points record
With an assist on Martin Necas’ first-period goal on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Kings, Nathan MacKinnon has set a record for most points in Colorado Avalanche team history with his 1,016th point, passing Joe Sakic’s total in Denver.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 10
Former NHL GM Gord Stellick reveals Joe Sakic was almost drafted by Maple Leafs
It’s important not to get too worked up over players your team could have drafted. Unless you’re in a situation like the Dallas Stars were in 1999, taking Patrik Stefan first overall as the Sedin twins went second and third, respectively, missing out on draft gems is usually something that affects a lot of teams in hindsight.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / May 8
Avalanche’s End-of-Season Media Availability: What Sakic & McFarland Had to Say
With the Colorado Avalanche eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Dallas Stars in Round 1, the team has another early summer despite how well-rounded this roster was.
NHL News / Blade of Steel / May 8
Sakic Breaks His Silence on Rantanen Trade After Avalanche's Crushing Exit
The Avalanche made a shocking Mikko Rantanen trade this year, and now President Joe Sakic has reacted to the trade following their elimination. The Colorado
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27
Avalanche’s Joe Sakic pours his heart out over Gabriel Landeskog after Game 4 goal
After losing back to back heartbreaking games in overtime to go down 2-1 in the series against the Dallas Stars, the Colorado Avalanche responded with a fury.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 9
Nathan MacKinnon ties Joe Sakic for Avalanche franchise record
The Colorado Avalanche have had an up-and-down season this year, leading them to flip a lot of key pieces over on the roster at the trade deadline. Now, the Avalanche head into the playoffs with their core of superstars and improved depth behind them in hopes that is enough to make a push for another Stanley Cup.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 12
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby records multi-goal game vs. NHL-record 31st team
One of the best players in the history of the game has etched his name in a unique chapter of the record book. On Tuesday night, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby scored two goals against the Vegas Golden Knights, making him the first player in league history to have multi-goal games against 31 different NHL franchises.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / ESPN / January 9
Pens' Crosby passes Sakic, now 9th on scoring list 
Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists vs. Edmonton, as he passed Hall of Famer Joe Sakic to move into ninth on the NHL's career scoring list with 1,643 points.
Colorado Avalanche News / Dose.ca / September 17, 2024
Joe Sakic expects Valeri Nichushkin to return in November
During the last playoffs, Valeri Nichuskin was placed (for the third time in a short period of time) on the NHL’s assistance program. At the time, we all wondered if his NHL career was over for logical reasons.
Colorado Avalanche News / Hockey Unplugged / September 17, 2024
Joe Sakic seals Valeri Nichushkin's fate in the aftermath of now-infamous legal incident
Valeri Nichushkin of the Colorado Avalanche was involved in a legal incident during the 2023 NHL Playoffs while the team was playing against the Seattle Kraken.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / July 6, 2024
What if the Capitals Drafted Joe Sakic?
During the NHL Draft on June 13, 1987, a trade was completed between the Washington Capitals and the Quebec Nordiques. The Capitals received forward Dale
Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / July 7, 2022
Avalanches' Joe Sakic named GM of the Year
Joe Sakic, the architect of the 2021-22 Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche, was named GM of the Year.
Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?
Which players have the most career postseason points? These are the top 25, all of whom have scored 160 playoff points or more.
Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / September 11, 2020
Joe Sakic reveals Avalanche won't be making change in goal next season
Both Grubauer and Francouz suffered injuries during the Stanley Cup Playoffs this summer, and their injuries ultimately played a role in the club's second-round loss to the Dallas Stars.
The NHL's top 25 forwards of all time
We know the names at the top. Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Gordie Howe are probably in just about everyone's top three. It is after those three, though, that things get a little more complicated...
Box Score 7/7: NBA silly season reaches New York
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