Avalanche-Wild 9-6 series opener shows how hockey has changed, even playoffs
After Colorado’s low-scoring, first-round sweep of Los Angeles to a matchup against Minnesota everyone figured would be more…
Wild seek a reset after crazy 9-6 loss to Colorado in Game 1
DENVER (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov arrived in the banquet room Monday for media availability wearing a pair of…
MacKinnon leads Avalanche past Kings 5-1 for 4-game sweep, ending Anze Kopitar’s career
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and an assist, Nicolas Roy and Devon Toews scored…
Colorado and Los Angeles face off to begin the NHL Playoffs
Los Angeles Kings (35-27-20, in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, in the Central Division) Denver; Sunday,…
Avs forward Nathan MacKinnon becomes 1st to 50 goals this season with early score against Canucks
DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon became the first NHL player this season to reach 50 goals when…
Olympic-to-NHL playoff grind: Players chase rest to peak again ahead of Stanley Cup run
DENVER (AP) — The NHL players who skated at the Milan Cortina Games peaked way earlier than usual.…
Dozens arrested after ‘No Kings’ rally in Los Angeles
Authorities in Los Angeles deployed tear gas near a federal detention center and made dozens of arrests following…
Avalanche bring home losing streak into matchup with the Flames
Calgary Flames (31-34-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (48-14-10, in the Central Division) Denver; Monday, 8:30…
MacKinnon scores NHL-leading 46th goal as Avalanche cruise past wobbling Penguins 6-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Martin Necas scored twice, Nathan MacKinnon poured in his NHL-leading 46th goal and the Colorado…
Colorado visits Pittsburgh after shootout victory
Colorado Avalanche (46-13-10, in the Central Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (35-19-16, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7…
Avalanche beat Capitals in OT, Alex Ovechkin scores his 1,000th NHL goal counting playoffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 1,000th career NHL goal combining the regular season and playoffs, but…
Blackhawks Crevier and Mangiapane sidelined by injuries
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier and forward Andrew Mangiapane missed Friday night’s 4-1 loss to…