Deen: Chris MacFarland's savvy trades Wednesday set Avalanche up for Cup run and the future
MacFarland swung big on Wednesday, adding Casey Mittelstadt and Sean Walker while saying bye to a key piece of the 2022 Cup run.
Avalanche add Casey Mittelstadt, Sean Walker in two massive trades
Avalanche traded Bowen Byram to Buffalo and Ryan Johansen to Philadelphia in a package for Sean Walker
Strike 2: Hockey bias could cost Nathan MacKinnon some hardware
Like Nikola Jokic, Nathan MacKinnon is among the best in his professional sport league, but could get overlooked come awards time.
Ross Colton centers new-look second line four days before the trade deadline
The Avs shutout the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0 behind a perfect 36-save performance from Justus Annunen
Takeaways: Annunen records first shutout, Avalanche rout Blackhawks 5-0
Justus Annunen made 25 saves against the Chicago Blackhawks, earning his first NHL shutout in Colorado's 5-0 victory.
Avs rout Stars 5-1 behind strong performance from Alexandar Georgiev
Colorado improved to 3-0-0 against the Dallas Stars as it inches closer to overtaking them for second in the Central Division.
Nichushkin cleared to practice. Is his return enough for the Avs?
Valeri Nichushkin returned to practice on Monday for the first time since entering the NHLPA Player Assistance program on Jan. 15.
Pressure ramps up on struggling Avalanche after seventh loss in 10 games
The Avs fell to 3-5-2 since the All-Star break after letting another strong effort slip away in a 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Takeaways: Avalanche secure a point, fall in OT in Detroit
The Avalanche blew a third-period lead in Detroit, falling 2-1 in OT to the Red Wings and 13-13-5 overall away from home.
Takeaways: Johansen steps up as Avs defeat the NHL-leading Canucks
Ryan Johansen had two goals, snapping a 20-game goal-less drought, to help the Avalanche defeat Vancouver 3-1 at Ball Arena.
Avs outlast Coyotes in hard-fought, coach's challenge-filled battle
The Avs defeated the Coyotes 4-3 at Ball Arena in a game that saw two goals waived off after successful coach's challenges.
LISTEN: What To Make of the Avalanche’s 1-4-1 Road Trip
The Avalanche ended their brutal road trip with a 6-3 loss in Tampa Bay despite leading by a goal early in the third period.
Takeaways: Avalanche end losing skid, defeat Capitals 6-3 in Washington
Artturi Lehkonen had two goals and two assists to help the Avalanche end their 0-3-1 skid.
Assessing the Avs' disastrous road trip following a lopsided 4-0 loss in Florida
The Avalanche fell to 0-3-1 on the road trip following another loss in Florida. They've won just six of their last 22 road games.
Road woes continue as Avalanche's power play runs dry. Carolina defeats Colorado 5-2
The Avs fell to 0-2-1 since the All-Star break and have failed to score on 12 power-play opportunities in three games.