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MacKinnon stars as the Avalanche beat the Blackhawks 4-1 to clinch playoff spot

CHICAGO (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon had three assists in Colorado's 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night, helping the Avalanche become the first NHL team to clinch a playoff s...

Nazem Kadri returns to Avalanche and it already feels like 2022 again as team chases another title

DENVER (AP) — Nazem Kadri has one tiny regret since rejoining the Colorado Avalanche. “Wish I didn't sell (my house)," the newly acquired forward cracked. “Made a few bucks, but now I'm just...

Martin Necas scores 2 goals, and the Avalanche rout the Kings 4-1 in a dominant season opener

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Martin Necas scored two goals, Nathan MacKinnon had two assists to become the leading scorer in Avalanche history, and Colorado opened the regular season with a 4-1 victor...

Avalanche enter training camp with renewed focus, health and very little drama

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche enter training camp in an unfamiliar state — with very little drama. There are no concerns about the availability of forward Valeri Nichushkin or worries...

Veteran defenseman Brent Burns signs with Avs for what could be last chance at elusive Stanley Cup

DENVER (AP) — Brent Burns has the impressive Ironman streak — 925 straight games and counting — the majestic beard and the individual accolades. All that's missing from his potential Hall of...

A pair of Makars on the Avalanche roster? Taylor hopes to one day join older brother Cale

DENVER (AP) — Should Taylor Makar someday make the roster, big brother Cale needs to consider altering the back of his Colorado Avalanche sweater. That's the running joke of Taylor, anyway —...

Islanders' No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer pays tribute to late mother with a kiss and a promise

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After Matthew Schaefer pulled the blue-and-orange sweater over his head at the NHL draft, his eyes already glistening with tears, he glanced down at his left shoulder and ...

Back-to-back Cats: Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup champions by beating the Oilers in 6 games

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Stanley's stay in South Florida is getting extended. The Florida Panthers repeated as Stanley Cup champions by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 of the final on ...

Colorado's Cale Makar wins Norris Trophy as league's top defenseman for 2nd time in 4 seasons

DENVER (AP) — Cale Makar captured the Norris Trophy as the league's top defenseman for a second time in four seasons. The Colorado Avalanche standout finished the regular season with 30 goal...

Draisaitl scores in OT, Oilers beat the Panthers in overtime in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — When the Stanley Cup was brought out onto the ice prior to Game 1 of the final, just as it was last year, everything the Edmonton Oilers expressed about this time be...

New street hockey league brings local kids new opportunities

NHL Street runs May 31 to Aug. 9; no experience required

Coach Jared Bednar receives vote of confidence after Avalanche ousted in early rounds again

DENVER (AP) — Jared Bednar's job on the bench appears perfectly safe after the Colorado Avalanche were ousted in the early rounds yet again. General manager Chris MacFarland gave Bednar a vo...