Colorado Avalanche News & Opinion

NHL Rumors: Avs, Oilers, Stars, More

Jim Parsons | May 30, 2019

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news out of Colorado where the Avs might be pitching a big-name free agent, speculation out of Edmonton that the Oilers will hang…

The Colorado Avalanche Play the Long Game

J.D. Killian | May 11, 2019

After the Colorado Avalanche lost Game 7 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in dramatic fashion, the team did something unique. The Avalanche took the high road.…

Avalanche Take Another Big Step Forward With Youth & Speed

The Canadian Press | May 9, 2019

DENVER — To Gabriel Landeskog and the Colorado Avalanche, this was up for debate: Whether his skate brushed the blue line on what would’ve been a game-tying goal in Game 7 before being overturned.
To the Colorado captain and his teammates, this was not…

Sharks Survive Avalanche to Advance

Zeke | May 9, 2019

It wasn’t easy or pretty and certainly not convincing, but the San Jose Sharks did enough to get by the Colorado Avalanche in their seven-game series. The series finale proved…

Sharks Beat Avalanche in Game 7 – Pavelski Leads the Way

The Canadian Press | May 9, 2019

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Captain Joe Pavelski made a triumphant return from a gruesome head injury by posting a goal and an assist in the first period that helped send the San Jose Sharks into the Western Conference final with a 3-2 victory over the Colorado…

Futures Collide in Sharks-Avalanche Game 7

Zeke | May 8, 2019

With the San Jose Sharks and Colorado Avalanche tied in the series, the teams head to San Jose for Wednesday’s Game 7 decider. Colorado has proven tough and effective against…

Avalanche Need Secondary Scoring for Success

Leo Bond | May 8, 2019

The Colorado Avalanche have enjoyed solid secondary scoring since late in the regular season. If their playoff run is to continue, more of the same is key.

Avalanche Win in Overtime to Force Game 7 With Sharks

The Canadian Press | May 7, 2019

DENVER — Captain Gabriel Landeskog scored 2:32 into overtime after Colorado squandered a late lead in regulation and the Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Monday night to force a decisive Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal series.
Lan…

Tortorella Promises Game 7 – Sharks Look to Close out Avs

The Canadian Press | May 6, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets are one loss away from being eliminated from the playoffs by the Boston Bruins.
But Columbus coach John Tortorella said it’s not going to occur on home ice in Game 6.
“Things happen for a reason, and I truly b…

Sharks Take Avalanche in Game 5 for Series Lead

The Canadian Press | May 5, 2019

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Tomas Hertl scored his second goal of the game with 13:34 remaining in the third period and the San Jose Sharks went on to beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in Game 5 on Saturday night to take a 3-2 lead in their Western Conference sem…

MacKinnon Has the Avalanche Buzzing in Playoffs

The Canadian Press | May 3, 2019

DENVER — Nathan MacKinnon received a text message from a good buddy just before the start of the playoffs.
The basic point: Attack and dictate the pace.
The speedy Colorado Avalanche forward has taken Sidney Crosby’s advice to heart. Credit Crosby with…

Avalanche Blank Sharks to Even Series Heading Back to San Jose

The Canadian Press | May 3, 2019

DENVER — Nathan MacKinnon kept up his scoring spree with a second-period goal, Philipp Grubauer stopped 32 shots for his first career playoff shutout and the Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 3-0 Thursday night to tie the Western Conference s…