National Hockey League (North American)

MacKinnon stars as the Avalanche beat the Blackhawks 4-1 to clinch playoff spot

Colorado Avalanche

MacKinnon stars as the Avalanche beat the Blackhawks 4-1 to clinch playoff spot

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, left, and right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) celebrate after a goal by center Martin Necas…

March 21, 2026 • By JAY COHEN — AP Sports Writer

Nazem Kadri returns to Avalanche and it already feels like 2022 again as team chases another title

Associated Press

Nazem Kadri returns to Avalanche and it already feels like 2022 again as team chases another title

Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri, left, celebrates scoring against the Seattle Kraken with center Nathan MacKinnon, right, during the second…

March 13, 2026 • By PAT GRAHAM — AP Sports Writer

Martin Necas scores 2 goals, and the Avalanche rout the Kings 4-1 in a dominant season opener

Associated Press

Martin Necas scores 2 goals, and the Avalanche rout the Kings 4-1 in a dominant season opener

Colorado Avalanche players celebrate a goal by center Martin Necas (88) during the second period of an NHL hockey game…

October 8, 2025 • By GREG BEACHAM — AP Sports Writer

Avalanche enter training camp with renewed focus, health and very little drama

Associated Press

Avalanche enter training camp with renewed focus, health and very little drama

FILE – Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) in the second period of Game 6 of an NHL first-round…

September 17, 2025 • By PAT GRAHAM — AP Sports Writer