MacKinnon, Rantanen willing Avalanche to top of standings
The Avalanche are 21-6-3 in their last 30 games thanks largely to MacKinnon and Rantanen, who have carried the team all year.
Hockey Mountain High Podcast: Sid The Grown Man
The guys discuss Bednar's new deal and the urgency and desperation the Penguins played with and Colorado's inability to match it.
Penguins stop Avs from overtaking first place in the Central Division
The Avs had a chance to jump both Minnesota and Dallas for top spot in the Central Division before falling 5-2 to Pittsburgh.
Denis Malgin's night takes center stage following Avs' 5-0 triumph
Denis Malgin recorded his first career three-point night on Monday, scoring two goals and adding an assist against the Blackhawks.
Avs inch closer to Central Division lead behind Georgiev's strong play
Following Saturday's 5-1 victory over the Red Wings, Georgiev admitted he likes to check the standings. But only when the Avs win.
Eller's strange goal, Johansson's big save lift Avalanche over Ottawa
Eller scored one of the strangest go-ahead goals and Johansson saved the day in the dying seconds of Colorado's 5-4 victory.
Nathan MacKinnon lifts Avalanche to 2-1 shootout victory in Toronto
Nathan MacKinnon scored the lone shootout goal for the Avalanche, who extended their winning streak to three games.
Artturi Lehkonen scores twice, then breaks finger in Montreal return
Playing his first game back in Montreal, Lehkonen's memorable night began with two goals and ended abruptly with a broken finger.
Avs Podcast: Mental Grind
Aarif and J.J. discuss coach Jared Bednar's comments about the team often struggling to wake up for regular-season games.
Cale Makar scores in overtime to give Avalanche 3-2 victory over Arizona
The Avalanche did not give up a shot on goal for the entire third period or overtime before Cale Makar scored the game-winner.
Avalanche's offense stymied by defensively sound Los Angeles Kings in 5-2 loss
The Kings deployed a strong defensive system against the Avs, negating Colorado's offense from generating for most of the night.
Avalanche get back on track following 6-0 rout of San Jose
The Avalanche dominated from start to finish, outshooting the San Jose Sharks 43-13 and scoring three times in each of the first…
Avs Podcast: Mikko Rantanen’s Got That Fire
J.J. Jerez and Aarif Deen on the fire Mikko Rantanen has played with throughout the season and finding ways to control it.
Avalanche blow one-goal lead late, fall 3-2 in overtime to Seattle
A costly turnover and a bad line change led to the Avalanche's third straight loss after falling 3-2 to the Kraken in overtime.
Avalanche are still in good shape, even if it doesn't seem like it
Despite a lack of big trades and a brutal showing in Dallas, the Avs are still in good shape as they push for a Stanley Cup repeat
Avs Podcast: Avalanche Acquire Lars Eller. What's Next?
Aarif is joined by Ryan Boulding to break down the acquisition of Lars Eller ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline.
Avalanche's comeback falls short, ending six-game winning streak
The Avalanche fought valiantly but couldn't get the game-tying goal to claw back from a four-goal deficit against New Jersey.
Red hot Avalanche defeat Vegas, continue push for top seed in the Central Division
The Avalanche are 14-2-2 in their last 18 games and have their sights set on first place in the Central Division.
Avs Podcast: Avs acquire Jack Johnson from Chicago for Andreas Englund
The guys discuss the Avalanche's decision to bring back Jack Johnson as the team continues to pile on wins and climb in the West.
Nazem Kadri gets a touching tribute in Avs' 4-1 victory over the Flames
Nazem Kadri made his return to Colorado and was greeted with a deafening standing ovation from a sellout crowd at Ball Arena.
Nazem Kadri prepares for hero's welcome in first game back in Denver
Former Avalanche champion Nazem Kadri is back in Denver for the first time since signing with the Calgary Flames in the offseason.
Avs Podcast: Handling the Trade Deadline
Aarif and Peter break down the Avs' thrilling 6-5 overtime victory and how Colorado should handle the upcoming trade deadline
Rantanen's OT goal lifts Avalanche to 6-5 come-from-behind victory
The Avalanche defeated the Oilers 6-5 in OT on Sunday despite trailing 3-0, 4-2 and 5-3 midway through the third period.
Takeaways: Blues trade O'Reilly, then fall 4-1 to the Avalanche
The Avs saw another trade target move ahead of the deadline. But they gained two points and continue to climb in the standings.
Takeaways: Josh Manson effective in return, Avalanche defeat Wild 3-2
Josh Manson had been absent for 31 games and was sure to make his presence felt on Wednesday, literally, in his first game back…