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Arena plans hint at possible new Avalanche practice facility

The Kroenke Sports & Entertainment large-scale redevelopment plan of the area surrounding Ball Arena has yet to come to fruition but preparations are still moving forward, even if at a glacial pace. The newest leak of information hints at changes coming to Ball Arena itself. In a report published by the Denver Business Journal in […]

about 22 hours ago | 0 reads

Recap: Colorado cruises to 6-2 victory over the Panthers

Tonight, the Colorado Avalanche welcomed the Florida Panthers into Denver after coming home from a road trip. This was the first of two regular-season matchups between these two teams, which the Avs won by a total score of 6-2 with goals from Sam Malinski, Brock Nelson, Gavin Brindley, Nathan MacKinnon Artturi Lehkonen and Gabe Landeskog. […]

1 day ago | 0 reads

Preview: Avalanche welcomes Panthers to Denver

After finishing up a road trip with a shootout loss to the Nashville Predators, the Avalanche are back in the Mile High City as they welcome the Florida Panthers to town. This will be the first regular-season matchup between these two teams. It is also the celebration night of the 1996 Stanley Cup team. Colorado […]

1 day ago | 0 reads

Morning Flurries: Nordiques sweaters coming to Montreal

Add one more Quebec Nordiques jersey night to the schedule as the NHL approved the Colorado Avalanche to wear their beautiful blue throwback threads on January 29th in Montreal. Even better, the Canadiens are going to wear their home reds for a glorious color-on-color matchup. The Board of Governors held their meetings at The Broadmoor […]

3 days ago | 0 reads

Recap: Avalanche fall in strange shootout to Predators

One last stop on a four-game road trip, the Colorado Avalanche were hoping to end the jaunt on a high note but that didn’t come to fruition as they lost in a shootout to the Nashville Predators by a score of 4-3. This one was a doozy with high drama in both the opening and […]

3 days ago | 0 reads

Preview: Avalanche end road trip back in Nashville

Wrapping up a busy east coast road trip, the Colorado Avalanche make one last stop before returning home in a rematch with the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Not only was that 3-0 Avalanche victory less than three weeks ago but this game will be the first of two meetings this week with the Predators. […]

4 days ago | 0 reads

Recap: Avalanche Cap Back-to-Back Sweep, Edge Flyers 3–2

The Colorado Avalanche wrapped up a perfect back-to-back with a 3–2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Brent Burns kicked things off for Colorado, Brock Nelson converted on the power play and Valeri Nichushkin added some breathing room with a slick insurance goal early in the second. Between the pipes, […]

6 days ago | 0 reads

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche at Philadelphia Flyers (11:00 a.m. MT)

After playing a matinee matchup against the New York Rangers yesterday, which saw the Avs win 3-2 in overtime thanks to a ridiculous goal from Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado looks to sweep this back-to-back against the Philadelphia Flyers here today. This will be the first of two regular-season meetings between these two teams. Colorado Avalanche (20-2-6) […]

6 days ago | 0 reads

Preview: Avalanche look to sweep the back-to-back against Philadelphia

After playing a matinee matchup against the New York Rangers yesterday, which saw the Avs win 3-2 in overtime thanks to a ridiculous goal from Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado looks to sweep this back-to-back against the Philadelphia Flyers here today. This will be the first of two regular-season meetings between these two teams. Colorado Avalanche (20-2-6) […]

6 days ago | 0 reads

Recap: MacKinnon Scores in Overtime as Avalanche Top Rangers

Nathan MacKinnon scored 2:46 into overtime to give the Colorado Avalanche a 3–2 win over the New York Rangers on Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. But it definitely didn’t come without a head-scratcher. The Rangers forced overtime with 42 seconds left when Artemi Panarin blasted a one-timer from Mika Zibanejad past Mackenzie Blackwood. Colorado […]

7 days ago | 1 read

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. New York Rangers (10:30 a.m. MT)

Colorado’s east coast road trip continues today in a matinee matchup against the New York Rangers. After a disappointing loss against the New York Islanders on Wednesday night, which saw the Colorado Avalanche lose by a final score of 6-3, they look to bounce right back against the Rangers. This will be the second and […]

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7 days ago | 1 read

Preview: Morning Matinee at Madison Square Garden

Colorado’s east coast road trip continues today in a matinee matchup against the New York Rangers. After a disappointing loss against the New York Islanders on Wednesday night, which saw the Colorado Avalanche lose by a final score of 6-3, they look to bounce right back against the Rangers. This will be the second and […]

7 days ago | 0 reads

Colorado Eagles three stars from November

The Colorado Eagles continued their success from the month of October into November as they finished still on top of the Pacific division with a record of 14-5-1 good for 29 points. The schedule included a pivotal four-game back-to-back weekend sets with rival Tucson in which earned the Eagles a split as well as a […]

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8 days ago | 0 reads

Recap: Islanders give Avalanche second regulation loss

Kicking off an east coast road trip, the Colorado Avalanche visited Long Island in search of their 20th win on the season against the New York Islanders. That milestone will have to wait as the Avalanche suffered their second regulation defeat in a 6-3 final for the Islanders. Val Nichushkin, Martin Nečas and Artturi Lehkonen […]

8 days ago | 1 read

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. New York Islanders (5:00 p.m.)

The Avalanche have enjoyed a lot of success lately, and once again, it’s time to test their mettle on the East Coast as they visit Patrick Roy and the New York Islanders at UBS Arena tonight. Nathan MacKinnon is the league’s top point-getter, and the Avalanche are the NHL’s winningest club so far. A miserable […]

9 days ago | 0 reads

Preview: Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche visit Long Island

The Avalanche have enjoyed a lot of success lately, and once again, it’s time to test their mettle on the East Coast as they visit Patrick Roy and the New York Islanders at UBS Arena tonight. Nathan MacKinnon is the league’s top point-getter, and the Avalanche are the NHL’s winningest club so far. A miserable […]

9 days ago | 0 reads

Morning Flurries: MacKinnon named first star of November

It was a November to remember for the NHL’s leading scorer and as such, Colorado Avalanche superstar center Nathan MacKinnon was named by the league as the first star of the month. He put up eye-popping production to the tune of 26 points over 13 games including 11 goals to close out November. Per the […]

10 days ago | 0 reads

Recap: Colorado cruises to victory against Vancouver

After a very exciting 7-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, the Colorado Avalanche took on the Vancouver Canucks tonight, and won by a final score of 3-1. Let’s look at all the action from tonight! First Period: The Canucks got on the board first, as Linus Karlsson would score on what was a really pretty […]

10 days ago | 3 reads

Preview: Colorado looks to keep it rolling against the Canucks

After getting back on track with a 7-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens, the Avalanche take on the Vancouver Canucks tonight in Denver. This will be the second of three regular-season matchups between these two teams, with Colorado winning the first game. Colorado Avalanche (18-1-6) Colorado’s 10-game win streak came to a close on Friday, […]

11 days ago | 2 reads

Recap: Avalanche Rout Montreal 7-2

DENVER — Brock Nelson delivered a commanding performance Saturday at Ball Arena, putting up two goals and two assists as the Avalanche rolled past the Montreal Canadiens in a decisive 7–2 win. Gabriel Landeskog added two goals of his own, while Brent Burns, Nathan MacKinnon, and Devon Toews each chipped in one. In net, Mackenzie […]

13 days ago | 2 reads