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Game 3 Preview: Avs take aim at 3-0 series lead in LA

The Colorado Avalanche have a chance to take a firm grasp on their first-round series against the team from the city of fallen angels. Some would argue the Kings have been surprisingly good so far this series, but tonight they hope to walk away with something to show for their efforts. The Avalanche won both […]

Colorado Eagles three stars from April and first round preview

For the Colorado Eagles, the month of April saw the conclusion of the 2025-26 regular season with eight games, four away and then four back at home. Unfortunately, going only 3-4-1 in those games meant the Eagles allowed the Ontario Reign to pull away and secure the Pacific Division crown. However with a final record […]

Game 2 Recap: Colorado comes back to take 2-1 win in overtime

Another game at Ball Arena in this first round series against the LA Kings where the Colorado Avalanche hoped to sweep the home portion of the opening schedule. While it took until just before the clock struck midnight, the Avalanche achieved just that with a 2-1 overtime victory. The Game The first period was defined […]

Game 2 Preview: Avs look to take a 2-0 series lead over the Kings

After grinding out a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday afternoon, the Colorado Avalanche look to take a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Kings tonight in Game 2. Puck drop is expected at 8:22 p.m. MT on ESPN. Colorado Avalanche Game one was certainly much more low-scoring than some people might […]

Opinion: A healthy scratch is just what Ross Colton needed

The final horn sounded, on Colorado’s game one victory over the LA Kings, and as usual, the bigwigs (Joe Sakic, Chris MacFarland, and Co.) made their way through the tunnel and toward the locker room. Shortly after, here came Ross Colton in his gameday suit, heading out the door, likely to leave the arena altogether. […]

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Rinkside Recap: Scott Wedgewood shines in Game 1, Avs win 2-1

DENVER, CO — Ball Arena was the stage, and playoff hockey was the entertainment. Fans and pundits alike were not disappointed in the slightest. The arena and its patrons started in a frenzy, and as Gangsters Paradise rang out, the frenzy built into downright bedlam as the white pom poms flew. With three Stanley Cup banners […]

Open Thread: Los Angeles Kings @ Colorado Avalanche (1:00 P.M.)

The regular season may be over, but the real season is about to begin. The Colorado Avalanche begin their pursuit of the franchise’s fourth Stanley Cup championship today, as they face the Los Angeles Kings in first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Colorado Avalanche The Avalanche wrapped up the most successful regular season in […]

Game 1 Preview: The Avs’ Search for Lord Stanley Begins Today!

The regular season may be over, but the real season is about to begin. The Colorado Avalanche begin their pursuit of the franchise’s fourth Stanley Cup championship today, as they face the Los Angeles Kings in first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Colorado Avalanche The Avalanche wrapped up the most successful regular season in […]

Round One Preview: Colorado Avalanche vs. LA Kings

We usually do a phase-by-phase preview, but since we had to wait till game 82 to figure out Colorado’s first-round matchup, we decided to do all three phases of this glorious game and matchup in one fell swoop. For starters, this matchup definitely has David vs. Goliath vibes, but LA looks like a better team […]

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Three Avalanche secure Rocket Richard and Jennings trophies

Given the outstanding regular season success of the 2025-26 Colorado Avalanche, the conclusion of that 82 game slate has added two prestigious awards to their trophy case ahead of the additional voted NHL awards which will be revealed at a later date. Nathan MacKinnon has made his case for a second Hart Memorial Trophy for […]

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Recap: Colorado blanks Seattle 2-0 in regular season finale

It was finally game 82 and the conclusion of a very long regular season campaign. The Seattle Kraken came to town in a final match with the Colorado Avalanche. Neither team really wanted to prolong the festivities but Colorado was just too much for Seattle to handle as the Avalanche cruised to a 2-0 victory. […]

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken (8:00 p.m.)

We are ready to drop the puck on the final game of the regular season, and it will be the Seattle Kraken visiting Ball Arena for one last showdown before the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin this weekend. The Avs are happy to welcome head coach Jared Bednar back behind the bench after he took a […]

Preview: It’s fan appreciation night at Ball Arena for game 82

We are ready to drop the puck on the final game of the regular season, and it will be the Seattle Kraken visiting Ball Arena for one last showdown before the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin this weekend. The Avs are happy to welcome head coach Jared Bednar back behind the bench after he took a […]

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Glory and Déjà Vu: The 2025-26 Avalanche channel champions of the past

The Colorado Avalanche just beat the Calgary Flames 3-1, capturing the 4th Presidents’ trophy in franchise history, and what did head coach Jared Bednar have to say? “We haven’t done anything yet.” As Jared Bednar put the finishing touches on a well-executed line about high standards and expectations, I couldn’t help but sit in awe […]

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Calgary Flames (7:00 p.m.)

The Avalanche are likely still getting into the swing of the day after their SO victory in Edmonton last night. Still, the NHL schedule is relentless, even for game 81, as they will face the Flames tonight in Calgary on the second of a back-to-back. That means MacKenzie Blackwood in the net, but will we […]

Recap: Avalanche steal extra point over Oilers in 2-1 shootout win

One last regular season road trip for the Colorado Avalanche was on the docket as they faced the Edmonton Oilers who still had something to play for with none of the seeding determined in the Pacific division. As much as the Oilers needed those two points, the Avalanche came to play stealing the second point […]

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Edmonton Oilers (7:30 p.m.)

Fans in Edmonton will get one last regular-season glimpse at McDavid vs. MacKinnon tonight at Rogers Place before the NHL playoffs begin this weekend. Both clubs have secured playoff berths, but the Oilers are on the cusp of winning the pillow fight in the Pacific Division and will be desperate for a victory as they […]

Preview: Oilers host Avs in bid for the Pacific Division

Fans in Edmonton will get one last regular-season glimpse at McDavid vs. MacKinnon tonight at Rogers Place before the NHL playoffs begin this weekend. Both clubs have secured playoff berths, but the Oilers are on the cusp of winning the pillow fight in the Pacific Division and will be desperate for a victory as they […]