Avs’ Valeri Nichushkin might be the NHL’s best power forward
Valeri Nichushkin hasn’t officially thrown a punch in an NHL fight in more than four years, and there are 92 guys who play his position who have registered more hits …
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Avalanche’s MacKinnon overtime goal lands win over New York Islanders
The Colorado Avalanche have three of the best players in the world, but this team looks even more formidable when that trio gets a lot of help from their friends. …
Avalanche’s six New Year’s resolutions after eventful end to 2023
The 2023 portion of this NHL season has often been anything but typical for the Avalanche. For a team that entered this campaign as one of the top contenders for …
Avalanche’s Samuel Girard returns Sunday after personal leave
Samuel Girard will return to the Colorado Avalanche lineup Sunday, five weeks after stepping away from the team to focus on his mental health. Girard entered the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance …
What should be the front office’s top priorities?
Denver Post sports writer Corey Masisak opens up the Avs Mailbag periodically throughout the season. Pose an Avalanche- or NHL-related question for the Avs Mailbag. At this point, what do you …
Avs’ Miles Wood is evolving, but still an agent of chaos
Mackenzie Blackwood spent five seasons together with Miles Wood as teammates in New Jersey, and had a unique view of the reputation his friend garnered in their younger days with …
Avalanche dismantle Coyotes in complete effort
The version of the Colorado Avalanche that can win the Stanley Cup this season returned Saturday night at Ball Arena. Colorado played one of its best games in weeks, producing …
Avs’ discipline issues spoil Valeri Nichushkin’s big night
A couple of breakdowns early Tuesday night and discipline problems late cost the Colorado Avalanche a winnable game in Chicago. Tyler Johnson scored a power-play goal at 8:19 of the …
Nathan MacKinnon’s offensive dominance is driving Avalanche
The start of this Colorado Avalanche season can be broken into three segments, with each of the team’s world-class stars taking turns as the leading driver of a high-power offense. …
Avs doomed by slow offensive start, mistakes in Winnipeg
A slow start on offense and a couple of defensive breakdowns spurred on a long night in Winnipeg for the Colorado Avalanche. Gabe Vilardi scored twice, and the Jets handled …