Stars shine. By their very definition, that’s what they do. On Saturday night, Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon lit up Denver – all the way from Calgary. That’s how bright he shined. Come to think of it, MacKinnon is the Colorado’s brightest star. He’s also youngest and rising fastest. But the thing is, there’s no denying…
True Star: Nathan MacKinnon shines brightest in Denver — Mile High Sports
The Avalanche on Thursday night will begin its run at the Stanley Cup when it opens the playoffs at Calgary. Colorado hasn’t won a playoff series since 2008, when it topped the Minnesota Wild 4-2 in the Western Conference quarterfinals. Will this be the year the Avs break their streak of bad luck? Our staff…
Colorado Avalanche vs. Calgary Flames playoff predictions — The Denver Post
Ian Cole wasn’t sure what to expect, in hindsight, other than the fact that watching Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen blow by some other stiffs beat the living pants off having to chase them yourself. “I can say that, in my experience, at least, I genuinely like every single guy in this locker room and…
How the Colorado Avalanche got scary tight, scary fast and scary good at the perfect time — The Denver Post
The Colorado Avalanche had no business making the playoffs for the majority of the 2018-19 season. None of that matters anymore, though. After closing out the season with an impressive stretch, the Avs are in the hunt for the Stanley Cup for a second consecutive year. The biggest difference this time around is Colorado is…
The Avs have grown, adjusted since facing Calgary in January — Mile High Sports
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche started the celebration on the bench as the clock ran out in regulation. It secured the point they needed to earn a postseason spot. The party that spilled onto the ice moments later? That was just a pleasant bonus. Erik Johnson scored 1:49 into overtime, Philipp Grubauer made 34…
Johnson Scores In OT, Avs Beat Jets 3-2 To Earn Playoff Spot — CBS Denver
The Colorado Avalanche Lost 2-1 in Overtime on Sunday Night to the Chicago Blackhawks. People blame Nathan Mackinnon. Is it justified? ABSOLUTELY NOT. On Sunday night against the Blackhawks, the Colorado Avalanche survived regulation and stole themselves a point. After the game I was reading through some comments and posts from Colorado Avalanche Fans and…
Colorado Avalanche: Blaming Nathan Mackinnon? — Mile High Sticking
Avalanche captain and all-star left wing Gabe Landeskog is prepared to return to the lineup Friday, just three weeks after he was projected to miss 4-to-6 weeks with a separated shoulder. “I feel great. I’m ready to go. I guess we’ll find out (Friday),” Landeskog said after completing an optional practice Thursday. Related Articles Avalanche…
Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog set to return to lineup Friday — The Denver Post
CHICAGO — Duncan Keith scored 1:23 into overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday night. The defenseman took a feed from Brandon Saad, bulled his way down left wing, shrugged off a check from Nathan MacKinnon and beat goaltender Phillipp Grubauer between the legs to snap the…
Avalanche lose in OT to Blackhawks, but earn a point in wild-card chase — The Denver Post
DENVER (AP) — Colin Wilson stepped up with his team banged up. It was an opportune time for the Colorado Avalanche forward get back on track. Wilson scored his first goal in more than a month, Philipp Grubauer stopped 29 shots and the playoff-chasing Avalanche earned their fourth straight win by holding off the Chicago…
Avs Beat Blackhawks 4-2 In Chicago, Host Today — CBS Denver
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Colorado Avalanche have little margin for error as they chase a playoff spot with nine games remaining. They got a much-needed victory Tuesday night against the team just ahead of them in the standings. Philipp Grubauer made 36 saves to lift the Avalanche to a 3-1 win over the Wild…
Avalanche stay in playoff hunt with 3-1 win over Wild — FOX31 Denver
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