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To stay out of their heads, goaltenders find ways to unwind

Goaltenders search for any activity to help them unwind and not constantly dwell on the game

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

Nathan MacKinnon hat trick clinches Central Division title for Avalanche, first-round matchup with Kraken

In spite of their franchise-record road success, the Avalanche maintained throughout the final weeks of the regular season that playoff home ice was a worthwhile goal to chase.

The Denver Post · Apr 15, 2023

Nathan MacKinnon’s power play goals tie and defeat Ducks in overtime to give Avalanche edge in division

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Avalanche have prided themselves on a season of historic poise away from home. When they needed it most, they resurrected their division title dreams.

The Denver Post · Apr 10, 2023

Mikko Rantanen urges 'not too much time' for Avalanche, then scores twice to supply refreshing blowout over Senators

DENVER — Point to any number of shortcomings as a primary reason for the Avalanche’s dramatic malfunction toward the halfway point of the 2022-23 season: injuries, lack of organizational depth, a short offseason catching up in the form of fatigue.

The Denver Post · Jan 15, 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 13, 2023

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 14, 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.

The Denver Post · Dec 11, 2022

Bruins bury Avalanche, 5-1

BOSTON — The defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche may not be whole right now with a number of key injuries, but the Bruins can only beat the opponent in front of them. And as usual, they did just that.

Boston Herald · Dec 4, 2022

Hurricanes take Avalanche to overtime but fall, 3-2, on Lehkonen goal

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Colorado Avalanche made it two wins over the Carolina Hurricanes in less than a week Thursday, coming away with a 3-2 overtime victory at PNC Arena.

Tribune News Service · Nov 18, 2022

‘Soft with the puck’: Just how rare was Avalanche’s shutout loss to New Jersey?

NEWARK, N.J. — In the Avalanche’s least inspiring stretches early this season, the immediate temptation might be to label any lethargy as championship hangover. Colorado did, after all, have the shortest offseason recharge in the NHL.

The Denver Post · Oct 29, 2022