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Preview: Avs historic start faces tough task against Florida Panthers

Avalanche to wrap up back-to-back set in Florida today, Trent Miner possibly to start in goal for Colorado as Coloradonlooks to win their 11th straight. Following their come-from-behind effort against the Carolina Hurricanes in the second installment of the Nordiques vs Whalers jersey matchup Saturday night, Colorado has a rapid turnaround as they’ll take on […]

NHL

2 months ago | 5 reads

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 […]

2 months ago | 7 reads

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 […]

2 months ago | 7 reads

Preview: The Avs Surge into Raleigh to Face the Hurricanes

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 […]

NHL

2 months ago | 7 reads

Morning Flurries: MacKinnon earns second star of December honors

After being named the NHL’s first star of November, Nathan MacKinnon followed it up with second star of December honors. Sandwiched between two other Team Canada centers, MacKinnon finished the month with 26 points in 14 games including 14 goals. Can the Colorado Avalanche superstar surpass the franchise record 57 goals this season? He currently […]

2 months ago | 5 reads

Colorado Eagles Three Stars from December

It was a very relaxed month of December with only seven games on the schedule for the Colorado Eagles plus a lengthy holiday break. Still, the Colorado Avalanche’s AHL affiliate kept up in the standings with a record of 6-1 including a pair of overtime wins against Henderson and finished out the month with a […]

NHL

2 months ago | 5 reads

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 […]

2 months ago | 7 reads

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 […]

2 months ago | 6 reads

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 […]

2 months ago | 6 reads

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 […]

2 months ago | 7 reads

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 […]

2 months ago | 7 reads

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 […]

2 months ago | 4 reads

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 […]

2 months ago | 8 reads

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche @ Vegas Golden Knights (8:00 P.M.)

“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 […]

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2 months ago | 3 reads

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 […]

2 months ago | 5 reads

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 […]

2 months ago | 7 reads

MHH Roundtable: Wish Lists and Resolutions

As the Colorado Avalanche take a brief pause for a well-deserved holiday break, we decided to have some festive fun of our own. While the Avalanche deserve our gifts and praise, there’s always room for some New Year’s resolutions. From everyone at Mile High Hockey, we wish you a safe and joyous holiday with best […]

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3 months ago | 7 reads

Recap: Samuel Girard solves the Utah Mammoth

One final game fore a three-day holiday break concluded at Ball Arena with the Colorado Avalanche facing their budding rival in the Utah Mammoth. As many of their matchups have gone over the last few years, this was a hard-fought contest with the home team emerging victorious in the 1-0 shutout win. Scott Wedgewood was […]

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3 months ago | 4 reads

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Utah Mammoth (7:00 p.m.)

The Colorado Avalanche and Utah Mammoth will meet for the third time this season tonight, this time at Ball Arena. The home of the Avalanche has already seen a ton of wins this season, and it’s not even 2026 yet. The Mammoth come in having just beaten the Jets in overtime, and Colorado is following […]

3 months ago | 6 reads

Preview: The Mammoth are in town for the holidays

The Colorado Avalanche and Utah Mammoth will meet for the third time this season tonight, this time at Ball Arena. The home of the Avalanche has already seen a ton of wins this season, and it’s not even 2026 yet. The Mammoth come in having just beaten the Jets in overtime, and Colorado is following […]

3 months ago | 8 reads

Recap: MacKinnon hits 30-goal mark as Avalanche rout Minnesota

The Colorado Avalanche saw the Minnesota Wild for the second time this regular season, and for the first time since the Wild acquired Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks. Ultimately, the Avs would be the ones to come out on top, by a final score of 5-1 with goals from Martin Nečas, Cale Makar, Brock […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche @ Minnesota Wild (4:00 P.M.)

Road trips are commonplace during the holiday season. Today, the Colorado Avalanche make their final road trip before the holiday break in a rematch against the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena in St Paul. While the Avalanche have had several noteworthy matchups against Minnesota in the past, this one will be the first meeting […]

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3 months ago | 4 reads