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Victor Olofsson scored twice, Ross Colton also had a goal and the Colorado Avalanche beat Tampa Bay 3-2 in Denver on Tuesday night to end the Lightning's five-game winning streak.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 29

Victor Olofsson enters Avalanche history books after 5-point outburst

Victor Olofsson didn’t just put himself in the Colorado Avalanche’s history books on Tuesday night. He put himself in a company that includes some of the

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Olofsson’s Hat Trick Leads Avalanche to 8-4 Victory Over Devils

On Tuesday, Oct. 28, the New Jersey Devils traveled to Ball Arena to take on the Colorado Avalanche. The Devils just hosted the Avalanche on Sunday, so the two were familiar with playing one another.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / October 29

Victor Olofsson notches first career hat trick as Avalanche trounce Devils

Victor Olofsson had three goals for his first career hat trick, and the Colorado Avalanche ended New Jersey's eight-game winning streak with an 8-4 win over the Devils in Denver on Tuesday night.

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Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 21

Avalanche add former 28-goal scorer on 1-year contract

The Colorado Avalanche took one of the better remaining free agents off the board on Wednesday, signing forward Victor Olofsson to a one-year, $1.575 million contract, the team announced.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / August 21

NHL Notebook: Milan Lucic signs PTO with Blues, Avalanche sign Victor Olofsson

Welcome back to NHL Notebook — the series here at CanucksArmy where we deliver you news and notes from around the National Hockey League — oftentimes through a Vancouver Canucks-tinted lens!

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Colorado Avalanche Sign Victor Olofsson to 1-Year Contract

The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Victor Olofsson to a 1-year, $1.575 million contract. Olofsson is coming off the best season of his career with the Vegas Golden Knights after spending the first six seasons of his career with the Buffalo Sabres.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Olofsson Signs, Oilers and Bruins Trade, & More NHL Rumors

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are reports that Victor Olofsson is signing a one-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche. Meanwhile, one source noted that the Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins might have been talking about a trade for a winger prospect, but the trade never materialized.

Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / August 21

Swedish Sniper Signs with Colorado Avalanche

Making news today is someone with a strong wrist-shot. Victor Olofsson has signed a new deal today with the Colorado Avalanche. He’s a great add to many teams, and this is no exception.

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NHL News / Breakaway on SI / August 20

Former Golden Knights Forward Signs With Avalanche

Originally drafted in the seventh round (181 overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft by the Buffalo Sabres, Victor Olofsson played six seasons with the club before signing with the Vegas Golden Knights on July 2, 2024, and now, roughly a year later, he has signed a one-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / August 20

Former Golden Knight finally finds new NHL home

It took a lot longer than anticipated, but Victor Olofsson now knows where he will be playing during the 2025-26 season. On Tuesday night, it was confirmed that the former Vegas Golden Knights forward had signed a one-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 20

Victor Olofsson Signs One-Year Value Deal with Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche are signing forward Victor Olofsson to a one-year deal, per sources. PuckPedia was the first to break the news, and Cam Robinson later confirmed, even though the organization has not yet officially announced the deal.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 19

Report: Avalanche to sign Victor Olofsson to one-year contract

One of the top remaining unrestricted free agents has seemed to have found a new home. On Tuesday, PuckPedia reported that the Colorado Avalanche have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with forward Victor Olofsson.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 19

Avalanche signing quality scoring option late in free agency

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Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 13

Best last-minute Victor Olofsson destinations in 2025 NHL Free Agency

We are around a month away from training camp beginning across the NHL. Most of the top options in NHL Free Agency are no longer on the market. However, there are always some stragglers left on the market who, in all intents and purposes, should have a job.