Colorado Avalanche News & Opinion

Unwrapping the Avalanche Christmas Presents

J.D. Killian | December 29, 2018

The Colorado Avalanche entered the Christmas break with a few key questions and some unexpected goodies. After the rush to open presents, it’s good to assess what really happened. Let’s…

Golden Knights Cover Avalanche on Pirri’s Game Winner

The Canadian Press | December 28, 2018

LAS VEGAS — Brandon Pirri scored his fourth goal of the season midway through the third period, sending the Vegas Golden Knights to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night.
Pirri, recalled from the AHL’s Chicago Wolves earlier in th…

Avalanche at the Christmas Break: 2018 vs. 2017

Nathan Kanter | December 25, 2018

Some models predict the Colorado Avalanche’s playoff chances to be around 75 percent through 37 games, others higher than 80. Regardless, it’s safe to say their 2018-19 season thus far has…

Avalanche Need to Change Overtime Strategy

The Hockey Writers | December 24, 2018

Overtime can be the most exciting time of a game. Open ice, skilled players and sudden death. For Colorado Avalanche fans, six out of seven times this season it has…

Coyotes Beat Avalanche on Richardson’s 2 Late Goals

The Canadian Press | December 23, 2018

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Brad Richardson scored twice in the final 3:39 and the Arizona Coyotes defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-4 on Saturday night.
Richardson’s ninth goal of the season broke a 4-all tie and his empty-net goal was his 10th and gave him the…

Blackhawks Sneak Past Avalanche – Delia Saves 35 in Debut

The Canadian Press | December 22, 2018

DENVER — Collin Delia made 35 saves in his first NHL start of the season and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Friday night for their third straight victory.
Recalled Monday from Rockford of the AHL after Corey Crawford sustaine…

Avalanche Top Canadiens – Landeskog & Grubauer Lead the Way

The Canadian Press | December 20, 2018

DENVER — Gabriel Landeskog broke a tie 35 seconds into the third period by batting in a goal, Philipp Grubauer stopped 35 shots and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist to gi…

Are the Avalanche in Danger of Crashing?

J.D. Killian | December 19, 2018

Anyone who has watched the Colorado Avalanche in the past couple of weeks has seen some concerning signs. The team has been outplayed, outscored and out hustled. Both the goaltending…

Islanders & Greiss Stymie High-Scoring Avalanche Offence

The Canadian Press | December 18, 2018

DENVER — Goaltender Thomas Greiss bottled up Colorado’s fast-flying offence, Johnny Boychuk scored his first goal of the season and the New York Islanders beat the Avalanche 4-1 on Monday night.
Jordan Eberle and Anders Lee also scored while Valtteri F…

Avalanche Beat Stars – Landeskog & Rantanen Both Tally Two

The Canadian Press | December 16, 2018

DENVER — Gabriel Landeskog scored twice, including the winner with 3:20 remaining, Mikko Rantanen added two more on the power play and the Colorado Avalanche recovered after blowing a three-goal lead and beat the Dallas Stars 6-4 on Saturday night.
Lan…

Oilers Beat Avalanche – Nugent-Hopkins Scores Twice

The Canadian Press | December 12, 2018

DENVER — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored twice as part of Edmonton’s four-goal second period, Mikko Koskinen stopped 39 shots and the Oilers extended their winning streak to four games with a 6-4 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.
Connor …

Lightning Bury Avalanche – Stamkos Tallies Four

The Canadian Press | December 9, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. — Steven Stamkos had two goals and two assists as the NHL-leading Tampa Bay Lightning won their sixth consecutive game, beating the Colorado Avalanche 7-1 on Saturday night.
Stamkos scored twice in the first period and had two second-period…