Joe Sakic’s gamble on Philipp Grubauer has paid off for the Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals for the first time since 2008 - primarily due to the strong…
Frei: It ain’t over for the Avs ’til … it’s over
Think of the Predators without Pekka Rinne and P.K. Subban. It is reasonable to ponder it as a bit of comparative whimsy, not as…
What we learned from Game 4: Predators 3, Avalanche 2
The Avalanche came out flat and lost. What did we learn from the 3-2 defeat?
Frei: It’s not up to Bernier alone, but Avs’ best shot now is for him to steal a game or three
Bernier's numbers in the series are awful, but in the postseason the sample size is small and the slate starts fresh each night.
Can upstart Colorado steal the spotlight from mighty Nashville?
They were the league's worst team last season, and now they're in the playoffs. The Avalanche don't want to end their incredible…
Frei: Remember when it wasn’t so monumental for Avs just to make playoffs? But this in its own way is more fun.
Absolutely, this in many ways is a lot more fun than the glory-years seasons because it was so unexpected and the single-season…
Why the Avalanche can survive the rocky road ahead of them
With key veterans out, the Avalanche will need the depth of their roster to reach the playoffs for first time since 2014.
Frei: Here come the Knights … now and perhaps in the postseason
The first task, of course, is to make the playoffs. But the Avalanche needs to maintain the momentum in its evolution.
Varlamov has thrived in MacKinnon’s shadow
Nathan MacKinnon is getting all the spotlight -- and deservingly so -- but goaltender Semyon Varlamov has quietly been a huge part…
Avs hit pressure-packed stretch with postseason potential, two remaining questions
For the Avs to complete their remarkable turnaround, they need to answer some important questions -- including who will be in goal…
Frei: After win over Sharks, this is even more clear: The longer Bernier owns crease, the better off Avalanche will be
The longer Jonathan Bernier can hold down the Avalanche crease, on merit rather than injury-caused default, the better Colorado's…
Jonathan Bernier stars in January, honored for stellar month
Jonathan Bernier stars in January, earns monthly award honors.
MacKinnon goes down in Avs overtime loss to Vancouver
The Colorado Avalanche returned from All-Star break to face the Canucks and lost more than the game.
The Central Division has become the ‘proving grounds’ of the NHL
A look at the Central Division point race and the five teams currently holding a playoff spot.
Avs limp into All-Star break with second consecutive loss
The Colorado Avalanche drop second straight ahead of All-Star weekend.
Avs must rely on more than just MacKinnon as lengthy road trip gears up
The Avs have the NHL's No. 2 scorer in Nathan MacKinnon, who's as hot as any player in the league right now, but defense will be…
Avs’ 10-game winning streak ends on second night of road back-to-back
A tired Avs team could not rally to beat Carey Price and the Montreal Canadiens, ending Colorado's stunning 10-game win streak.
Avs make it 10 straight, double up Toronto to open season-long road trip
Colorado is yet to lose in 2018. The team's 10-game winning streak is the second-longest in club history.
Avalanche extend streak to eight games in win over Sharks
The Colorado Avalanche remain unbeaten in 2018 following win over San Jose Sharks on the shoulders of Nathan MacKinnon and…
Frei: Jonathan Bernier talks about answering the call in the Avalanche net
With Semyon Varlamov again out at least through the All-Star break, the challenge is for Jonathan Bernier, 29, to not only be the…
Jonathan Bernier shutout helps Avalanche win fourth straight
The Colorado Avalanche continue their hot homestand with a shutout victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Frei: Semyon Varlamov is playing better than the numbers might indicate, but it’s time to start stealing games
At some point, if the Avalanche is going to pull off the stunning single-season rebound to a playoff spot, Semyon Varlamov is…
Avalanche edge Penguins in 2-1 goaltenders’ duel
On Monday night in Pittsburgh, the Colorado Avalanche bested the defending NHL champions in a 2-1 matchup that saw all of the…
Pucks go Wild in a shootout loss for the Avalanche
The Minnesota Wild halted the Colorado Avalanche winning streak right in its tracks with a thrilling, highly-defensive 3-2…