Nov 29, 2024 · The Avalanche lost Josh Manson to an upper-body injury on Friday. The defenseman left the game in the second period against the Dallas Stars after crashing into the boards and did not return. Manson dropped his glove instantly and appeared to be favoring his arm, wrist, or hand area as he skated off. Colorado trailed […]

Dec 11, 2024 · Jared Bednar and the Avalanche are riding a high entering Thursday’s return to Ball Arena. Not only have they won four of five games on a season-long road trip — the last three of which were dominant, but they’re also welcoming new starting goalie Mackenzie Blackwood. The Avs acquired him early Monday afternoon from the […]

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Dec 26, 2024 · January is going to be an insanely busy month for the Avalanche. They play 15 games, nine of which will be at Ball Arena. But before the potentially season-defining month begins, the Avs host the Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets on New Year’s Eve. I’ve always subscribed to the theory that calling a game a must-win […]

Nov 27, 2024 · The Colorado Avalanche and Jonathan Drouin just can’t catch a break. The 29-year-old forward is out week-to-week with an upper-body injury. Head coach Jared Bednar said what Drouin is dealing with is part of what kept him out for five weeks. Game 23 vs Vegas Golden Knights: Lines, Notes & How to Watch The Ste-Agathe, […]

Nov 30, 2024 · Colorado changed its goaltending tandem by trading Justus Annunen and a 2025 sixth-round pick to the Nashville Predators for Scott Wedgewood on Saturday. Annunen’s inconsistency — 6-4 in nine starts with a goals-against average of 3.23 and a save percentage of .872 — led the team to make a change. Wedgewood, 32, was drafted by […]

Dec 29, 2024 · The Colorado Avalanche are expected to get another top forward back in the lineup against the Winnipeg Jets. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said Jonathan Drouin may be ready to play Tuesday night. “He’s looking like he could be good to go for Winnipeg. We’ll see how he gets through today’s practice, what tomorrow presents, […]

Dec 18, 2024 · Miles Wood is injured and was struggling before that. Ross Colton is scoring at a career-best pace, but he’s doing it on the wing as a top-six forward. Logan O’Connor is on pace for his worst production since becoming a full-time NHLer. Jonathan Drouin has only played five games. Nikolai Kovalenko showed flashes of his […]

Oct 7, 2024 · The Avalanche are likely going to start the season with 12 healthy forwards. Artturi Lehkonen, who missed all of training camp and the preseason isn’t going to be back anytime soon. At least that was the way it sounded after Monday’s practice at Ball Arena. “He has a five-month check-in at the end of the […]