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NHL season has international flavor with the 4 Nations Face-off as a Winter Olympics appetizer
Read full article: NHL season has international flavor with the 4 Nations Face-off as a Winter Olympics appetizerWhile a vast majority of the 1,312 NHL games through June will take place in North America, the spotlight this season is on international play.
Duchene scores winner in 2nd OT, Stars advance to Western Conference final with 2-1 win over Avs
Read full article: Duchene scores winner in 2nd OT, Stars advance to Western Conference final with 2-1 win over AvsMatt Duchene scored at 11:42 of the second overtime after being involved in a play that led to a goal disallowed for goaltender interference in the first OT and the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference final with a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 6.
Makar scores 2 goals and Avalanche beat Stars 5-3 in Game 5 to stay alive in playoffs
Read full article: Makar scores 2 goals and Avalanche beat Stars 5-3 in Game 5 to stay alive in playoffsColorado defenseman Cale Makar scored two goals, the second after Casey Mittelstadt’s go-ahead tally in the third period and the Avalanche beat top-seeded Dallas 5-3 in Game 5.
Avalanche got legs under them in another comeback to beat fading Stars in 2nd-round opener
Read full article: Avalanche got legs under them in another comeback to beat fading Stars in 2nd-round openerThe Colorado Avalanche had gone a full week since wrapping up their first-round series, and were down three goals in the first period on the road against the top-seeded team.
Wood scores 11:03 in OT as Avalanche finish off 3-goal comeback to beat Stars 4-3 to open 2nd round
Read full article: Wood scores 11:03 in OT as Avalanche finish off 3-goal comeback to beat Stars 4-3 to open 2nd roundMiles Wood scored on a backhander 11:03 into overtime into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche, after trailing by three goals in the first period, beat the top-seeded Dallas Stars 4-3 in the opener of their second-round Western Conference series.
Avalanche fine-tune roster by bringing in 4 new players to gear up for playoff race
Read full article: Avalanche fine-tune roster by bringing in 4 new players to gear up for playoff raceFresh off adding center Casey Mittelstadt and defenseman Sean Walker, the Colorado Avalanche made two more moves by bringing in forward Yakov Trenin from Nashville and forward Brandon Duhaime from Minnesota.
NHL players are headed back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030, cleared to play for 1st time since '14
Read full article: NHL players are headed back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030, cleared to play for 1st time since '14NHL players are returning to the Olympics for the first time in more than a decade.
Court documents show 5 players from Canada's 2018 world junior team are charged with sexual assault
Read full article: Court documents show 5 players from Canada's 2018 world junior team are charged with sexual assaultCourt documents show five players from Canada's 2018 world junior team have been charged with sexual assault.
Defending champ Avs force Game 7 with 4-1 win over Kraken
Read full article: Defending champ Avs force Game 7 with 4-1 win over KrakenArtturi Lehkonen scored twice, including an empty-net goal in the closing seconds, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1 to force a Game 7 in their first-round playoff series.
Avs raise banner, beat Blackhawks 5-2 to start title defense
Read full article: Avs raise banner, beat Blackhawks 5-2 to start title defenseArtturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin each scored two power-play goals, Mikko Rantanen had four assists and the fast-skating Colorado Avalanche began their Stanley Cup title defense with a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Avalanche D-man Cale Makar wins Conn Smythe as playoff MVP
Read full article: Avalanche D-man Cale Makar wins Conn Smythe as playoff MVPCale Makar has won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP after leading the Colorado Avalanche to their first Stanley Cup title since 2001 and third in franchise history.
Avs can't close out Lightning in Game 5 loss at Ball Arena
Read full article: Avs can't close out Lightning in Game 5 loss at Ball ArenaThe Colorado Avalanche were stymied in their quest to close out the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Friday night.
Avalanche beat Lightning in OT to open Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: Avalanche beat Lightning in OT to open Stanley Cup FinalAndre Burakovsky scored 1:23 into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche opened the Stanley Cup Final with a 4-3 victory over the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night.
Perron scores twice, Blues even series with 4-1 win over Avs
Read full article: Perron scores twice, Blues even series with 4-1 win over AvsDavid Perron scored twice, Jordan Binnington made 30 saves and the St. Louis Blues beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 to tie their second-round series at a game apiece.
Manson scores 8:02 into OT, Avs beat Blues 3-2 in Game 1
Read full article: Manson scores 8:02 into OT, Avs beat Blues 3-2 in Game 1Josh Manson scored 8:02 into overtime, Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves in his return to the net from an eye injury, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in Game 1 of their second-round series.
Avalanche 1st to advance to 2nd round with sweep of Preds
Read full article: Avalanche 1st to advance to 2nd round with sweep of PredsValeri Nichushkin scored the game-winning goal with 7:58 left, and the Colorado Avalanche became the first team to advance to the second round Monday night by finishing a sweep of the Nashville Predators 5-3 Monday night.
Avalanche take 3-0 series lead over Preds with 7-3 win
Read full article: Avalanche take 3-0 series lead over Preds with 7-3 winGabriel Landeskog scored twice in the second period, and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 7-3 for a commanding 3-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference series.
Makar scores in OT, Avs win 2-1 over Predators in Game 2
Read full article: Makar scores in OT, Avs win 2-1 over Predators in Game 2Cale Makar scored 8:31 into overtime, Darcy Kuemper made 25 saves on his 32nd birthday and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Avs erupt for 5 goals in 1st, beat Predators 7-2 in Game 1
Read full article: Avs erupt for 5 goals in 1st, beat Predators 7-2 in Game 1Nathan MacKinnon and Devon Toews scored 22 seconds apart in a five-goal first period, sending the Colorado Avalanche to a 7-2 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
MacKinnon's hat trick leads Avs to 53rd win, 9-3 over Kings
Read full article: MacKinnon's hat trick leads Avs to 53rd win, 9-3 over KingsNathan MacKinnon had three goals and two assists, Nicolas Aube-Kubel scored twice in a dominant first period and the Colorado Avalanche set a franchise record with their 53rd win by routing the Los Angeles Kings 9-3.
Bear, Aho, Raanta help Hurricanes beat Avalanche 2-0
Read full article: Bear, Aho, Raanta help Hurricanes beat Avalanche 2-0Ethan Bear scored the game’s first goal with 5:40 left and Sebastian Aho added an empty-netter to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-0 on Thursday night.
Makar, Avs rally past Bruins 4-3 for 17th straight home win
Read full article: Makar, Avs rally past Bruins 4-3 for 17th straight home winGabriel Landeskog tied the game with 36.5 seconds left in regulation and Cale Makar scored a power-play goal 3:01 into overtime as the Colorado Avalanche rallied past the Boston Bruins 4-3 for their 17th straight home victory.
Avs beat Blackhawks 2-0, extend record home streak to 16
Read full article: Avs beat Blackhawks 2-0, extend record home streak to 16Nazem Kadri and Mikko Rantanen scored, Pavel Francouz made 23 saves for his third career shutout and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 to extend their franchise-record home winning streak to 16 games.
Ovechkin, McDavid, Draisaitl headline NHL All-Star roster
Read full article: Ovechkin, McDavid, Draisaitl headline NHL All-Star rosterWashington star Alexander Ovechkin and high-scoring Edmonton teammates Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl headline the rosters for the NHL All-Star Weekend announced Thursday.
After firing coach, Flyers drop 9th straight, 7-5 to Avs
Read full article: After firing coach, Flyers drop 9th straight, 7-5 to AvsErik Johnson had a goal and an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche beat Philadelphia 7-5 to hand the Flyers their ninth straight loss just hours after they fired coach Alain Vigneault.
Caufield, college stars add 'young energy' to NHL playoffs
Read full article: Caufield, college stars add 'young energy' to NHL playoffsMontreal's Cole Caufield is the best of a handful of college hockey stars who went from playing at the NCAA level this season to jumping right into the NHL playoffs.
McDavid, Matthews, MacKinnon finalists for NHL MVP honors
Read full article: McDavid, Matthews, MacKinnon finalists for NHL MVP honorsEdmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews and Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon have been named finalists for the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP.
Avalanche blaze past Knights 7-1 in penalty-filled Game 1
Read full article: Avalanche blaze past Knights 7-1 in penalty-filled Game 1Nathan MacKinnon and Gabriel Landeskog each scored twice as the well-rested Colorado Avalanche made quick work of Vegas with their speed, beating the Golden Knights 7-1 in a skirmish-filled Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.
Avalanche complete 4-game sweep of Blues with 5-2 win
Read full article: Avalanche complete 4-game sweep of Blues with 5-2 winPhilipp Grubauer made 18 saves and Gabriel Landeskog scored the go-ahead goal in the second period to lift Colorado to a series sweep of the St. Louis Blues with a 5-2 win in Game 4 of the West Division series.
Jost scores twice, Avs clinch No. 1 seed with win over Kings
Read full article: Jost scores twice, Avs clinch No. 1 seed with win over KingsTyson Jost scored two of Colorado’s five second-period goals as the Avalanche clinched the West Division and the top overall seed in the NHL playoffs with a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Tahoe setting is 'mic drop' moment for outdoor NHL games
Read full article: Tahoe setting is 'mic drop' moment for outdoor NHL gamesWorkers put the finishing touches on the temporary ice rink, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, built at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort, that will host two NHL games, this weekend at Stateline, Nev. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)STATELINE, Nev. – Some players snapped pictures of Lake Tahoe and the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains as they came out for their first look at the picturesque outdoor rink that will host a pair of NHL games this weekend. This is a drop the mic type outdoor rink. The guys really, really enjoyed it today. The only thing we’re missing is fans.”AdWith the COVID-19 pandemic limiting attendance at games, the NHL took the opportunity to hold a pair of outdoor games at a unique setting unlike the 30 previous outdoor games at stadiums.
Oilers' Draisaitl is first German to win Hart as NHL MVP
Read full article: Oilers' Draisaitl is first German to win Hart as NHL MVPDraisaitl has won the Hart Trophy as MVP after leading the NHL in scoring. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)EDMONTON, AB – The Stanley Cup Final is in Edmonton, and Oilers star Leon Draisaitl made history Monday night. Draisaitl became the first German player to win the Hart Trophy as MVP after leading the league in scoring with 110 points in 71 games. Draisaitl is the second Oilers player to win the Hart in the past four years following Connor McDavid, who is widely considered the best hockey player in the world. “But there’s nothing that comes ahead of the Stanley Cup.
Back to health, Blues and Avalanche top two teams in West
Read full article: Back to health, Blues and Avalanche top two teams in WestFILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko, right, is congratulated as he passes the team box after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Denver. Tarasenko makes his return after early season shoulder surgery that limited him to three goals in 10 games. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Back to health, Blues and Avalanche top two teams in West
Read full article: Back to health, Blues and Avalanche top two teams in WestDitto for St. Louis, the defending Stanley Cup champions. The Blues and Avalanche were navigating through some key injuries before the season was halted in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. The hiatus allowed time to heal and now the top two teams in the Western Conference return as Cup favorites. The two teams get things rolling Sunday in Edmonton by facing each other to kick off a round-robin tournament to determine seeding in the West. It should be a fun ride.Back on the ice for the Blues is forward Vladimir Tarasenko, who underwent shoulder surgery in late October.