Avs quiet about Nichushkin's absence after police reportThe Colorado Avalanche are not commenting on the status of forward Valeri Nichushkin, who has been away from the team for a few days.
Hughes scores to back Vanecek, Devils beat Avalanche 1-0Jack Hughes scored on a power play early in the third period and Vitek Vanecek made 24 saves for his first shutout with New Jersey in the Devils’ 1-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night.
Avs raise banner, beat Blackhawks 5-2 to start title defenseArtturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin each scored two power-play goals, Mikko Rantanen had four assists and the fast-skating Colorado Avalanche began their Stanley Cup title defense with a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
MacKinnon says he and Avalanche are close on a new contractNathan MacKinnon expects to sign contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche soon.
Nazem Kadri signs 7-year, $49M deal with Calgary FlamesGritty forward Nazem Kadri has signed a seven-year, $49 million contract with the Calgary Flames.
Contenders re-sign key players at start of NHL free agencyThe Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche have brought back defenseman Josh Manson with a four-year deal worth $18 million.
Nichushkin staying put with Avs; Malkin set to leave PensOne Russian Stanley Cup winner is staying put.
Flurry of trades, signings expected before NHL free agencyExecutives around the NHL expect plenty of movement before free agency opens Wednesday.
Parade of champs: Avs live it up as they celebrate Cup titleThe parade through the streets of Denver to celebrate the Colorado Avalanche’s Stanley Cup title offered a little bit of everything.
After parade, work begins for Avs in bid to repeat as champsThe city will celebrate the Colorado Avalanche’s Stanley Cup title with a parade through the streets of downtown Denver.
Avalanche dethrone Lightning to win Stanley Cup for 3rd timeThe Colorado Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup after dethroning the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning.
Lightning win Game 5, deny Avs chance to take Stanley CupThe Tampa Bay Lightning spoiled Colorado’s party and they are still in the hunt for a third straight Stanley Cup title after beating the Avalanche 3-2 in Game 5.
Speedy Colorado Avalanche zoom to 2-0 series lead over BoltsThe fast-flying Colorado Avalanche have zoomed out to a 2-0 series lead over Tampa Bay in the Stanley Cup Final.
Avalanche rout Lightning 7-0 to take 2-0 lead in Cup FinalThe Colorado Avalanche overwhelmed the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-0 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Perron scores twice, Blues even series with 4-1 win over AvsDavid Perron scored twice, Jordan Binnington made 30 saves and the St. Louis Blues beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 to tie their second-round series at a game apiece.
Manson scores 8:02 into OT, Avs beat Blues 3-2 in Game 1Josh Manson scored 8:02 into overtime, Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves in his return to the net from an eye injury, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in Game 1 of their second-round series.
Avalanche 1st to advance to 2nd round with sweep of PredsValeri Nichushkin scored the game-winning goal with 7:58 left, and the Colorado Avalanche became the first team to advance to the second round Monday night by finishing a sweep of the Nashville Predators 5-3 Monday night.
Avalanche take 3-0 series lead over Preds with 7-3 winGabriel Landeskog scored twice in the second period, and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 7-3 for a commanding 3-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference series.
Makar scores in OT, Avs win 2-1 over Predators in Game 2Cale Makar scored 8:31 into overtime, Darcy Kuemper made 25 saves on his 32nd birthday and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.
MacKinnon's hat trick leads Avs to 53rd win, 9-3 over KingsNathan MacKinnon had three goals and two assists, Nicolas Aube-Kubel scored twice in a dominant first period and the Colorado Avalanche set a franchise record with their 53rd win by routing the Los Angeles Kings 9-3.
Avalanche beat Penguins for win No. 50, clinch playoff spotNathan MacKinnon scored two goals and the Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff spot with a 6-4 win against the Pittsburgh Penguin.
After firing coach, Flyers drop 9th straight, 7-5 to AvsErik Johnson had a goal and an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche beat Philadelphia 7-5 to hand the Flyers their ninth straight loss just hours after they fired coach Alain Vigneault.
Golden Knights top Avalanche 6-3, reach Stanley Cup semisAlex Pietrangelo scored his first goal of the postseason to break a tie and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 in Game 6 to advance to the Stanley Cup semifinals.
Avalanche blaze past Knights 7-1 in penalty-filled Game 1Nathan MacKinnon and Gabriel Landeskog each scored twice as the well-rested Colorado Avalanche made quick work of Vegas with their speed, beating the Golden Knights 7-1 in a skirmish-filled Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.
Avalanche complete 4-game sweep of Blues with 5-2 winPhilipp Grubauer made 18 saves and Gabriel Landeskog scored the go-ahead goal in the second period to lift Colorado to a series sweep of the St. Louis Blues with a 5-2 win in Game 4 of the West Division series.