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Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Utah Mammoth (8:00 p.m.)

The Colorado Avalanche have been busy this morning announcing the release and sale of the much-anticipated Quebec Nordiques alternate jersey. Still, they will be even busier tonight at the newly renovated Delta Center in Utah as they play the Mammoth for the second time in two weeks. The Avalanche got away with a 2-1 victory […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Preview: Avs meet Mammoth for a quick rematch

The Colorado Avalanche have been busy this morning announcing the release and sale of the much-anticipated Quebec Nordiques alternate jersey. Still, they will be even busier tonight at the newly renovated Delta Center in Utah as they play the Mammoth for the second time in two weeks. The Avalanche got away with a 2-1 victory […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Morning Flurries: Wedgewood named third star of the week

Colorado Avalanche backup goaltender extraordinaire Scott Wedgewood received recognition from the league earlier this week for his stellar play with a 3-0-0 record, .954 save percentage and 1.00 Goals Against Average. He was named third star of the week for his efforts. After weeks of fakeouts, the Quebec Nordiques throwback jerseys are finally here. They […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Weekly Cupcakes: Early power rankings favor Colorado

NHL hype meter: How much stock should we put into these hot starts? [ The Score ] Blackwood’s conditioning stint is over, he appears to be ready to be back on the Avalanche bench. [ The Hockey News ] We all love when Cale gets love. After getting 400 games, he’s recognized as one of the elite. [ SI ] NHL Power Rankings: Avs are in third place, do you agree with these rankings? [ Sportsnet ] The subtle art of wall play in the NHL [ Sound of Hockey ] NHL announ...

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Who will fill the void of the Utah Grizzlies?

The Denver Grizzlies of the International Hockey League have a special place in the hearts of many Colorado Avalanche fans. They spent one season in Denver, playing out of McNichols Sports Arena during the 1994–95 season, winning the Turner Cup in their only season in Colorado. Even though the Utah Grizzlies were not technically the […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Recap: MacKinnon terrorizes Bruins in 4-1 win

After successful eastern road trip, the Colorado Avalanche looked to keep the momentum going against the Boston Bruins in a match back home at Ball Arena. The power play continued to sputter but that didn’t matter as Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals en route to a pretty routine 4-1 win. The Game Perhaps as punishment […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs Boston Bruins (7:00 p.m.)

The Colorado Avalanche are back on home ice tonight! After securing two wins in Buffalo and Columbus, they put their unbeaten streak against the Eastern Conference to the test against the Boston Bruins. Colorado Avalanche Matinee matches are rather common during the regular season, and while it’s been awhile since the Avalanche have participated in […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Preview: Saturday Night Hockey is A-Bruin for the Avs

The Colorado Avalanche are back on home ice tonight! After securing two wins in Buffalo and Columbus, they put their unbeaten streak against the Eastern Conference to the test against the Boston Bruins. Colorado Avalanche Matinee matches are rather common during the regular season, and while it’s been awhile since the Avalanche have participated in […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Is Gavin Brindley here to stay?

To highlight a strong opening of the season for the Colorado Avalanche, the full Mile High Hockey Lab crew of Ezra Parter, Evan Liu, Brennan Vogt, Jackie Kay and host Adrian Hernandez gathered to break down the first four games on the young NHL season. Topics covered include the ongoing Marty Nečas contract saga and […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Preview: Avs in Columbus for showdown with the Blue Jackets

It’s a quick trip to middle America for the Colorado Avalanche for a showdown with the Columbus Blue Jackets, who are in search of their first victory on home ice during this 2025-26 campaign. The Avalanche, on the other hand, have gotten off to a blazing start this season, collecting at least a point in […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

2025-26 Avalanche of Injuries, Part One

As the Colorado Avalanche began the 2025-26 season relatively healthy and are overall still in pretty good shape (knock on wood), there are still a few injuries the team is dealing with some recent updates. Samuel Girard After working hard to rehab and return from a offseason lower-body injury just in time to get in […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Weekly Cupcakes – Celebrating Brent Burns

Brent Burns celebrated his 1.500th game which is a remarkable feat. In a show of support, the Avs decided to dress like him and wear tanks with his face on them prior to the game. [NHL] Burns has an epic backpack… but what’s really in it? [Toronto Star] Will the Avs be able to retain […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read