Sports A 15-goal playoff opener puts modern NHL offense on full display in Avalanche-Wild Colorado Avalanche center Parker Kelly, center top, tries to redirect a shot at Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) as… May 5, 2026
Sports Goaltender Scott Wedgewood rises from career backup to the Avalanche’s playoff rock Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood takes to the ice before the first period of Game 2 in the first round… April 30, 2026
Sports MacKinnon leads Avalanche to 5-1 win and 1st-round sweep of LA Kings, ending Anze Kopitar’s career Colorado Avalanche's Devon Toews (7) celebrates his goal with Nathan MacKinnon (29) and Martin Necas (88) against the Los Angeles… April 28, 2026
Sports Avalanche get a pair of lucky goals and hold off Kings 4-2, taking a 3-0 series lead Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri, right, celebrates his goal with center Nicolas Roy during the first period of Game 3… April 24, 2026
Sports Adaptable Avalanche take 2-0 series lead to LA as Kings smother Colorado’s high-powered attack Colorado Avalanche center Nicolas Roy (10) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the game winning goal against the Los Angeles… April 22, 2026
Sports Wedgewood sharp in net, O’Connor scores 1st goal in a year as Avs beat Kings 2-1 in Game 1 Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor (25) scores against Los Angeles Kings goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) during the third period… April 21, 2026
Sports NHL playoffs arrive with the West stacked with contenders like Colorado, Dallas and Vegas Colorado Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog, center, celebrates his goal against the Calgary Flames with Brett Kulak, left, and Martin Necas during… April 17, 2026
Sports Avs forward Nathan MacKinnon becomes 1st to 50 goals this season with early score against Canucks Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon reacts after scoring his 50th goal of the season in the first period of an… April 1, 2026
Sports 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
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
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 7, 2025
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
Associated Press Veteran defenseman Brent Burns signs with Avs for what could be last chance at elusive Stanley Cup FILE – Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns (8) and Colorado Avalanche center Casey Mittelstadt (37) in the second period of… July 3, 2025
Associated Press A pair of Makars on the Avalanche roster? Taylor hopes to one day join older brother Cale FILE – Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar looks on during a face-off during the first period of Game 5 of… July 2, 2025
Associated Press Islanders’ No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer pays tribute to late mother with a kiss and a promise Matthew Schaefer, drafted first by the New York Islanders, middle, stands between Michael Misa, drafted second by the San Jose… June 27, 2025
Associated Press Back-to-back Cats: Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup champions by beating the Oilers in 6 games The Florida Panthers raise the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley… June 18, 2025
Associated Press Colorado’s Cale Makar wins Norris Trophy as league’s top defenseman for 2nd time in 4 seasons FILE – Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) in the third period of Game 6 of an NHL first-round hockey… June 11, 2025
Associated Press Draisaitl scores in OT, Oilers beat the Panthers in overtime in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl (29) celebrates his game-winning goal against the Florida Panthers in the first overtime period in Game… June 4, 2025
Sports New street hockey league brings local kids new opportunities Street runs May 31 to Aug. 9; no experience required May 17, 2025
Associated Press Coach Jared Bednar receives vote of confidence after Avalanche ousted in early rounds again Colorado Avalanche heac coach Jared Bednar, center, watches play against the Dallas Stars in the first period in Game 7… May 6, 2025
Associated Press MacKinnon gets credit for fluky go-ahead goal as Avs tie series with 7-4 win over Stars in Game 6 Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, right, celebrates after being awarded a goal with left wing Artturi Lehkonen, center, as Dallas… May 1, 2025
Associated Press Johnston has quickest goal to start a Stars playoff game in 6-2 win over Avs for 3-2 series lead Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston skates after scoring during the first period of Game 5 of a first-round NHL hockey… April 28, 2025
Associated Press Blackwell scores 17:46 into OT as Stars beat Avalanche 4-3 to even 1st-round NHL playoffs series 1-1 Dallas Stars center Colin Blackwell (15) celebrates his game-winning goal with teammates defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin (46) and center Sam Steel… April 22, 2025
Associated Press What to know about the first-round matchups in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs FILE – Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Scott Laughton, right, and Ottawa Senators center Ridly Greig fight during the second… April 17, 2025