Acid test: Is Zadorov ready to be — and stay — a top-pair “D”?
Amid the disaster that was the Avalanche's 2016-17 season, Nikita Zadorov's progress, especially noticeable in the first part of…
For this to work, Bernier has to be better
In Semyon Varlamov’s best year in the NHL — the Avalanche’s magical 2013-14 season — the Russian goaltender played in a career-…
It isn’t just Jared Bednar’s second season behind the Avalanche bench. It’s his second chance.
During a 4-2 break out of the gate in 2017-18, the Avalanche already has accomplished something it couldn’t pull off all of last…
Sven (The Reindeer) Andrighetto speedily skating into the Avalanche forefront
Swiss winger is the Avalanche's leading scorer through a surprising 4-1 start, and he was among those breathing easier when the…
Fun makes a welcome return to the ice at Pepsi Center
The Colorado Avalanche 2017-18 home opener had it all: A big crowd, a great atmosphere, an Avs win and a whole lot of fun.
Only three games in, Avs appear to be leaps and bounds better
It’s already apparent this Avalanche team is much improved from the one that took the ice a season ago.
Rebound Shot: The Avs are convinced they can compete
Coming off the worst season in the NHL's shootout era, there's reason for optimism at Pepsi Center.
The bar is set high for top prospect J.T. Compher
There have been high hopes surrounding Colorado Avalanche center J.T. Compher for quite some time. This season, he looks ready to…
A toast to the Old Boys Club
With the dismissal of Pablo Mastroeni from his duties on Tuesday, the days of former players leading the teams in Denver has come…
Avalanche rookie Tyson Jost notches first career goal in loss to the Wild
Just one week after the Avalanche decided to give him a shot, Tyson Jost is already making waves in a Colorado uniform after…
Mikko Rantanen day-to-day after being hit with puck in pregame skate
Also currently out with lower-body injuries are forward Blake Comeau and rookie defenseman Anton Lindholm.
Despite decent debut, Tyson Jost plans to keep pushing himself to be better
"It’s nice they have some confidence in me, but I have to keep earning that every day, day in and day out, in practice and in…
Andrighetto proving to be a key player for the Avalanche
In his short stint with the Avalanche, Andrighetto has proven to be a key offensive player, but it wasn't enough against…
Avalanche could learn a thing or two about hockey from the Pioneers
Magness Arena is only 6.2 miles from the Pepsi Center. If the Avs need an example on how the game should be played, the needn't…
Mikko Rantanen shines in Colorado Avalanche’s loss to Edmonton Oilers
After a defensive collapse in the third, the Avalanche fell to the Oilers, 7-4. Rookie forward Mikko Rantanen, was perhaps the…
Colorado Avalanche fall to St. Louis Blues after third-period firestorm
Despite offensive drive from John Mitchell, the Avs couldn't muster enough firepower to satiate their hunger against the Blues.
The Colorado Avalanche are returning to ‘The Joe’ for one final bout
The Avalanche will head to Joe Louis Arena for the final time. Now that the end is near, we reminisce about the past, hoping for…
Duchene snaps out of slump with big goal against the Red Wings
"I don’t know if I’ve ever scored a goal that felt better than that one," Duchene said after scoring the game-winning goal, his…
Compher records first NHL goal as Avalanche down Red Wings
In the renewal of a once-great rivalry, the Avs downed the Red Wings, as rookie J.T. Compher netted his first career goal.
Avalanche start strong, still get sunk by Senators in 4-2 loss
The Avalanche came out with intensity in the first period. They just hit a proverbial iceberg in the second and could never…
Senators halt Avalanche’s two-game winning streak with offensive burst
"We didn't support each other like we should have or like we did in the first period. Just keep it simple, work hard," Andrighetto…
Sven Andrighetto making the most out of his time in Colorado
"It’s a great opportunity," Andrighetto told Mile High Sports. "It’s a really young group of guys with lots of skill. I believe I…
Avalanche survive surge from the Devils with late-game goal
Over the past few games, the Colorado Avalanche have ramped up their offense and defense, and its increased effort paid dividends…
Avalanche fail to recover after poor start against the Blues
"My big thing is we need the consistency in our game," Bednar said. "It's really tough getting motivated as a group to compete at…
Avalanche looking to get younger and faster, and could do so quickly
"This offseason, we free up some cap space and we’re going to try keep getting younger and faster, that’s what we’re going to do…