Avs trade for Jack Johnson, sending Andreas Englund to Chicago Blackhawks Jack Johnson won a ring in Denver, and now he’s returning for more. The Denver Post · Feb 27, 2023
Avs continue first-period dominance in 4-1 win over Calgary Flames in Nazem Kadri’s return DENVER — In front of increasingly optimistic fans, it would be difficult for the Colorado Avalanche to live up to the precedent set by their explosive start Friday night in Winnipeg, when four of their first shots found the back of the net. The Denver Post · Feb 26, 2023
Avalanche closing in on Jets in Central division after 5-1 rout in Winnipeg Blink and the Avalanche might be in first place. The Denver Post · Feb 25, 2023
How Cale Makar returned to Avalanche games with head injury twice in one month DENVER — Avalanche coach Jared Bednar is comfortable with how the team has handled the health of Cale Makar after the defenseman, on two separate occasions this month, was cleared to return to games in which he sustained head injuries that later turned out to be related concussions. The Denver Post · Feb 22, 2023
Mikko Rantanen scores in overtime to complete Avalanche’s stunning 6-5 comeback vs. Oilers DENVER — Arguably the two most talented teams in a weak Western Conference, the Avalanche and Oilers have nonetheless been thwarted by inconsistency and injury this season. The Denver Post · Feb 19, 2023
Avs escape Minnesota with vital, bizarre 3-2 win for playoff standings The Avalanche’s scheduled loss became a charitable win. The Denver Post · Feb 16, 2023
Avs kill four penalties, hold on for 5-3 win at Panthers to salvage road trip The Avalanche penalty kill deserved a lucky break, and it got one. The Denver Post · Feb 12, 2023
Cale Makar Is the Next Bobby Orr It’s long been sacrilege to suggest anyone could measure up to the all-time great. But then the Colorado defenseman came flying into the picture. Sports Illustrated · Feb 3, 2023
Avs survive Blues in 4-2 thriller featuring more Jordan Binnington theatrics DENVER — One underrated attribute of a spicy rivalry is an eerie sense of déjà vu. The Denver Post · Jan 29, 2023
Avalanche blows two-goal lead to Ducks; six-game win streak snapped DENVER — The Avalanche made a six-layer tank sandwich. The Denver Post · Jan 27, 2023
Avalanche acquire Matt Nieto in trade that sends Jacob MacDonald, Martin Kaut to Sharks DENVER — A familiar face is coming back to Colorado. The Denver Post · Jan 26, 2023
Nathan MacKinnon’s milestone helps Jared Bednar reach his in Avalanche’s 3-2 win over Capitals DENVER — Seven years can take a toll on a relationship, but the spark is still there between Nathan MacKinnon and Jared Bednar. The Denver Post · Jan 25, 2023
Another fast start fuels Avalanche in dominant 4-1 win over Canucks VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Suddenly, the Colorado Avalanche’s strong starts are beginning to blur together enough to be forgotten. The Denver Post · Jan 21, 2023
Alexandar Georgiev shines, Mikko Rantanen breaks another Joe Sakic record in Avalanche 4-1 win at Calgary CALGARY, Alberta — Jared Bednar’s choice of goaltender the last three games was never meant to stir speculation about a competition, nor was it a show of distrust in his starter. The Denver Post · Jan 19, 2023
The Denver Post · Jan 16, 2023 Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon both score twice in Avalanche’s 6-3 rout of Red Wings DENVER — It would have sounded ludicrous as recently as four days ago to credit the 2022-23 Avalanche with a feat of dominance equally impressive as the previous year’s team.
The Denver Post · Jan 13, 2023 Needing a win, Avs suffer catastrophic 3-2 loss to league-worst Chicago Blackhawks For a second consecutive game, a late Colorado Avalanche game-tying goal was reviewed and overturned. This time, there was no swift make-up goal to make the pain go away.
The Denver Post · Jan 11, 2023 Florida Panthers score late to erase Avalanche 3-goal comeback in 5-4 Avs loss From one moment to the next, the outlook on the Avalanche’s season can deteriorate from apprehension to hopelessness, or just as easily it can swivel from existential dread to ecstatic amnesia. The defending champion Avs are testing their fans on almost a nightly basis, as they simultaneously test their own…
The Denver Post · Jan 6, 2023 Avs fall apart, Alexandar Georgiev slams stick, comeback falls flat: How Colorado blew 2-0 lead for fifth straight loss The emotional high of Alexandar Georgiev’s season was aired on television after the seventh game. Two months and 30 games later, the low-point was also visible for everyone to see.
The Denver Post · Jan 1, 2023 Maple Leafs spoil Nathan MacKinnon’s return to lineup in Avs’ 6-2 loss DENVER — The Avalanche have plenty to look forward to in 2023, but before 2022 was history, history repeated itself.
The Denver Post · Dec 30, 2022 Avalanche blow 2-goal lead in third period, lose in shootout to erase Cale Makar’s stellar night DENVER — Nights like this from Cale Makar and Mikko Rantanen shouldn’t be taken for granted. Nor should they be wasted.
The Denver Post · Dec 24, 2022 Sam Girard sends Avalanche to holiday break with signature win of season over Predators As much resilience as the Avalanche’s first third of the season demanded, there remained one mountain they had not climbed entering the final game before Christmas.
The Denver Post · Dec 22, 2022 Mikko Rantanen scores overtime winner for Avalanche against Canadiens DENVER — To make up for their three upcoming off days, the Avs are trying to treat fans to extra hockey on a nightly basis as a holiday gift.
The Denver Post · Dec 16, 2022 Scoring depth continues to elude Avalanche in 4-2 loss to Sabres DENVER — They had seen this before at Ball Arena. The Avs were knocking on the door, slowly establishing more offensive zone time. A scoring chance here and there. Once Colorado gets one, a second sometimes feels inevitable, especially for an underdog nursing a two-goal lead.
The Denver Post · Dec 14, 2022 Artturi Lehkonen’s shorthanded redemption helps Avalanche to tense win over Flyers What goes around doesn’t always come around in the divine art of puck luck, but redemption worked in eerily parallel ways for Artturi Lehkonen on Tuesday night.
The Denver Post · Dec 11, 2022 Mikko Rantanen hat trick gives Avalanche dramatic overtime win at St. Louis ST. LOUIS — Pavel Francouz and the Blues are a lot alike. If the Avalanche backup goalie had to be compared to any team this season, it would probably be St. Louis.