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Recap: Nelson, MacKinnon Lead Avalanche Comeback Over Carolina

Brock Nelson scored two power play goals and Nathan MacKinnon added his own awarded empty net goal plus three primary assists as the Colorado Avalanche erased a two-goal deficit in the third period to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5–3 on Saturday night at Lenovo Center. The win pushed Colorado’s streak to 10 games and improved […]

Hurricanes blow another two goal lead, lose to Avalanche 5-3

Brock Nelson had two goals, the Hurricanes couldn’t get any production outside of the top line, and Frederik Andersen’s best effort in a while went for not as the best team in the NHL Colorado Avalanche came back from a 3-1 deficit in the third to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3. Both teams played a […]

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche @ Carolina Hurricanes (5:00 P.M.)

People are often motivated to make a resolution when the New Year begins. The Colorado Avalanche seem to have made their resolution a few months early this season. As they kick off their first road trip of the calendar year, they find themselves rematching against the Carolina Hurricanes, one of a small number of teams […]

Colorado Avalanche place Mackenzie Blackwood on IR

It's been a tough week for Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood, who is having an unreal season in 2025-26. Blackwood was first snubbed off of Team Canada's Olympic team, and left off for goaltenders he has better numbers than, and then it went from bad to worse on the ice, as the Avs have placed Blackwood in injured reserve. The 29-year-old netminder is out due to a lower-body injury and Blackwood will be re-evaluated after the current Avalanche road trip. The team has called up ...

Saturday Habs Headlines: The imposing Martin St-Louis

Montreal Canadiens news and notes Joe Veleno says Martin St-Louis’s fitness level is a source of intimidation for the Canadiens’ opponents. [ TVA Sports ] What a Team USA B team with Lane Hutson and Cole Caufield would look like. [ The Athletic ] Mike Matheson took part in Montreal’s optional skate in Raleigh yesterday, an indication that he may be good to go today. [ La Presse ] With the Canadiens set to play a Colorado Avalanche team wearing their Nordiques alternate je...

Oilers’ Connor McDavid named NHL’s First Star of the Month for December

The greatness that is Connor McDavid continues. On Thursday, the NHL released its Three Stars for the Month of December. Along with excellent performances from Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon and San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini, the man who stood above the rest was Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, who was named the First…

Recap: Blues embarrassed by Colorado’s dominance

Prior to ringing in the New Year, the Colorado Avalanche had one more win to add to their impressive totals in the 2025-26 season. The latest victim was the St. Louis Blues who were embarrassed early and often in their first meeting with the Avalanche this season. In the end, a 6-1 final gave Colorado […]

Preview: Avs take on Blues in a New Year’s Eve matchup

Tonight, the Colorado Avalanche end 2025 ready to kick off 2026 with a New Year’s Eve matchup against the St. Louis Blues. The Avs have won eight games in a row now, and look to end the year on a high note with a win over the Blues. This will be the first of three […]

Recap: Colorado reaches eight straight wins downing Kings 5-2

With a final two games at Ball Arena before the new year, the Colorado Avalanche, wearing their road white uniforms, hosted the LA Kings who they hadn’t seen since opening night. Much like that first game of the season, Colorado emerged on top with a 5-2 victory. The game was much closer than the score […]

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. LA Kings (7:00 p.m.)

Tonight, the Los Angeles Kings will step into Ball Arena, a place where no visiting team has won in regulation so far this season. Pretty remarkable considering we are already 17 home games into the season. The Avalanche are winners of seven straight contests and will hope to push it to eight in what could […]

Preview: The LA Kings get a taste of the Mile High Magic

Tonight, the Los Angeles Kings will step into Ball Arena, a place where no visiting team has won in regulation so far this season. Pretty remarkable considering we are already 17 home games into the season. The Avalanche are winners of seven straight contests and will hope to push it to eight in what could […]

Avalanche vs. Kings Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Monday, December 29, 2025

The Colorado Avalanche have been made -242 favorites over the Los Angeles Kings (+197) playing at home on Monday at Ball Arena in Denver. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Avalanche vs. Kings Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Avalanche (-242) Underdog: Kings (+197) Total: 6 Best Avalanche vs. Kings Promo Codes How to Watch Avalanche vs. Kings Date: Monday, December 29, 2025 Time: 9 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Denver, Colorado Venue: Ball Arena Live Str...

NHL weekend rankings: The good, the bad, and the teams I can't figure out

With three nights off last week, we didn’t have as many games as usual this week. That means that our rankings won’t move all that much from last time. And more importantly, it means fewer opportunities to learn anything new. That’s bad news for me, because there are a handful of teams where I need all the information I can get, because I just can’t figure them out. I’m not clueless about absolutely everyone. I know that the Avalanche are good, and that the Blackhawks are bad, and that all of ...

Avalanche vs. Kings: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

The Colorado Avalanche (28-2-7) are big favorites (-244 moneyline odds to win) when they host a game against the Los Angeles Kings (16-12-9), who have +199 moneyline odds, on Monday at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. You can tune in to see the Avalanche try to beat the the Kings on ESPN+. Avalanche vs. Kings Game Info & Odds When: Monday, December 29, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado Favorite: Avalanche (-244) ...

Morning Flurries: ECHL Strike is Over

Over the holiday break the biggest news in the hockey world was notice of the ECHL strike primarily centered around better working and living conditions. The stoppage began on December 26th which postponed the league’s 13-game Friday night schedule into Saturday including two weekend games for the Avalanche’s affiliate the Utah Grizzlies. After a very […]

Recap: Avs Win 6-5 Thriller, End Shootout Curse

The Colorado Avalanche pulled off a wild 6–5 shootout win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena, battling back from multiple deficits in a game that had just about everything. How It Went Down Vegas struck first in what was a sleepy opening period. Alexander Holtz scored his first goal of […]

Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Saturday, December 27, 2025

The Colorado Avalanche are -149 favorites over the Vegas Golden Knights (+124) despite their game on Saturday being at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Avalanche (-149) Underdog: Golden Knights (+124) Total: 6 Best Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Promo Codes How to Watch Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025 Time: 10 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location:...

Preview: Avalanche Travel the Holiday Road for Another Vegas Vacation

“What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” certainly doesn’t apply to the Colorado Avalanche, who’s current win streak more closely resembles another well-known slogan: “It keeps going, and going, and going…” Tonight, they look to keep their winning ways going as they return to action with their final regular season visit to Sin City for […]

Will Ivan Barbashev Score a Goal vs. the Colorado Avalanche on December 27?

Is Ivan Barbashev likely to score a goal on Saturday, when his Vegas Golden Knights meet the Colorado Avalanche at 10:00 PM ET? Stats and trends are provided in this article, to help you make the best wager. Ivan Barbashev Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Avalanche Anytime Goal Odds: +400 (Bet $10 to win $40.00 if he scores a goal) Barbashev Goals Betting Stats Barbashev has topped his points prop bet in one game he’s played with a set points prop. In 35 games played this season, Barbas...

Will Brock Nelson Score a Goal vs. the Vegas Golden Knights on December 27?

Will Brock Nelson score for the Colorado Avalanche against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday? Stats and info are available here, to help you make the best wager before the game starts at 10:00 PM ET. Brock Nelson Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Golden Knights Anytime Goal Odds: +245 (Bet $10 to win $24.50 if he scores a goal) Nelson Goals Betting Stats Nelson has topped his points prop bet in one game he’s played with a set points prop. Through 36 games, Nelson has 25 points, includ...

Minnesota Wild Fans Shouldn't Fear the Playoff Format

There's one team in the NHL that is separating itself from the rest of the NHL, and it's obviously the Colorado Avalanche. Minnesota Wild fans are well aware of this, having gotten a taste of the buzzsaw known as the Avs in a 5-1 loss last Sunday. But Colorado's fearsome reputation has been built up...

Top 5 Avalanche Prospect Performances in 2025

Now that the first half of the 2025-26 season has wrapped up for many players, it’s time to highlight the top five most impressive seasons thus far from those prospects in the Colorado Avalanche system. A couple things to note, one this is just a snapshot look at short-term returns — not long-term career projections – – nor is […]