Colorado Avalanche

Carolina Hurricanes March 7

Ex-North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper takes swipe at Mikko Rantanen after he's traded from Hurricanes

Roy Cooper, the former governor of North Carolina, took a a swipe at former Carolina Hurricanes star Mikko Rantanen after the winger was traded to the Dallas Stars.

Colorado Avalanche November 18

NHL ref leaves game on stretcher after colliding with Avalanche player

NHL referee Mitch Dunning was removed from a game between the Colorado Avalanche and Philadelphia Flyers after he collided with a player.

Stanley Cup Playoffs May 18

NHL analyst Paul Bissonnette rips officials after Stars' goal called off, suggests ref bet on game

NHL analyst Paul Bissonnette ripped officials on Friday night after it appeared Dallas Stars winger Mason Marchment scored a game-winner in OT but was called off.

Stanley Cup Playoffs May 13

Avalanche star Valeri Nichushkin suspended for 6 months hours before playoff game

Colorado Avalanche star Valeri Nichushkin was suspended for six months and will enter Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Assistance Program, the league and union announced.

Colorado Avalanche March 19, 2024

Chris Simon, who won Stanley Cup with Avalanche, dead at 52

Chris Simon, a Stanley Cup champion with the Colorado Avalanche, has died at the age of 52, the team announced on Tuesday. The cause of death was not provided.

Colorado Avalanche January 16, 2024

Ex-NHL player eviscerates pro-Palestinian protesters chanting outside cancer center

Former Colorado Avalanche defenseman Colby Cohen ripped pro-Palestine protesters on Monday as they marched past a cancer hospital in New York City.

Colorado Avalanche December 22, 2023

Avalanche broadcaster accidentally drinks from partner's chewing tobacco spit cup

Colorado Avalanche analyst Mark Rycroft was caught on video accidentally taking a swig of his broadcast partner's dip spit while on the air.

Colorado Avalanche November 10, 2023

NHL star Artturi Lehkonen hospitalized after scary, head-first collision during Avalanche game

Colorado Avalanche star Artturi Lehkonen was transported to a hospital after he crashed head-first into the boards in the second period against the Seattle Kraken.

Colorado Avalanche June 2, 2023

Bodycam footage released of response to 'heavily intoxicated' woman found in Avalanche player's hotel room

Seattle police have released bodycam footage of their response to the 911 call regarding a "heavily intoxicated" woman in a Colorado Avalanche player's hotel room in April.

Colorado Avalanche May 9, 2023

Stanley Cup champion to miss second consecutive season to undergo cartilage transplant in knee

The Colorado Avalanche announced Tuesday that captain Gabriel Landeskog will miss a second consecutive full season to undergo knee surgery.

Stanley Cup Playoffs May 1, 2023

Kraken hold off Avalanche in Game 7 victory, sending reigning Stanley Cup champions home

Oliver Bjorkstrand's two goals sealed the deal for the Seattle Kraken's defeat of the reigning Stanley Cup champions on the road in a decisive Game 7 in the first round of the playoffs.

Stanley Cup Playoffs April 30, 2023

Avalanche's Andrew Cogliano suffers fractured neck on controversial hit vs Kraken

Colorado Avalanche winger Andrew Cogliano suffered a fractured neck on a controversial hit from Seattle Kraken star Jordan Eberle in Game 6.

Stanley Cup Playoffs April 29, 2023

After failing to close out at home, Kraken travel to Colorado to face defending champion Avalanche in Game 7

For the first time in their short history, the Seattle Kraken will play in a Game 7, when they face the Colorado Avalanche to determine which team will advance to the next round.

Colorado Avalanche April 28, 2023

Intoxicated woman found in Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin hotel room hospitalized: reports

A heavily intoxicated woman found in a hotel room belonging to Colorado Avalanche star Valeri Nichushkin was hospitalized on April 22, according to police records.

Stanley Cup Playoffs April 27, 2023

Kraken take crucial Game 5 victory over Avalanche in first round

The Seattle Kraken have taken a 3-2 lead on the Colorado Avalanche, as they squeaked away with a Game 5 victory thanks in part to Tye Kartye scoring in his NHL debut.

Stanley Cup Playoffs April 25, 2023

Avalanche star Cale Makar suspended 1 game for 'late hit' on Kraken leading scorer Jared McCann

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has been suspended for Game 5 on Wednesday after his hit that knocked Jared McCann out of Game 4.

Stanley Cup Playoffs April 25, 2023

Jordan Eberle lifts Kraken over Avalanche in overtime to even series

The Seattle Kraken used Jordan Eberle's overtime goal to win Game 4 against the Colorado Avalanche and tie the Stanley Cup playoff series at two apiece.

Stanley Cup Playoffs April 23, 2023

Defending Stanley Cup champions Avalanche get big win in Seattle against Kraken

It was the first playoff game played at the Seattle Kraken's home arena, but the Colorado Avalanche spoiled the party with a huge victory.

Stanley Cup Playoffs April 19, 2023

Kraken pick up first Stanley Cup playoff win against defending champs

The Seattle Kraken picked up the franchise's first Stanley Cup playoff win on Tuesday night against the defending champion Colorado Avalanche.

Stanley Cup Playoffs April 13, 2023

Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog will miss Stanley Cup playoffs in team's quest to repeat

The Colorado Avalanche announced Thursday that Gabriel Landeskog, who has missed the entire season after knee surgery, will not return for the playoffs.

Avalanche April 6, 2023

Colorado man who survived avalanche 'desperately' searching for pet dog who went missing in slide

During a ski trip with friends, Jacob Dalbey was caught in an avalanche and separated from his dog, Ullr, who has not yet been found since the incident.

NHL November 30, 2022

Fight between Jets and Avalanche fans turns bloody

A fight broke out between fans of the NHL's Colorado Avalanche and Winnipeg Jets Tuesday night, and it turned bloody when a Winnipeg fan hit the boards.

Colorado Avalanche October 13, 2022

Avalanche raise Stanley Cup banner, start title defense with win

The Colorado Avalanche raised the Stanley Cup banner on Wednesday night and got down to business in their defense against the Chicago Blackhawks,

Colorado Avalanche September 20, 2022

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon signs 8-year contract extension, becomes highest-paid NHL player

The Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon won't have to worry about fielding questions about his contract this year after signing an 8-year extension worth $100.8 million.

Calgary Flames August 18, 2022

Flames sign Stanley Cup champ Nazem Kadri to 7-year deal

Nazem Kadri's wait is over. He finally found a new home Thursday, signing a seven-year, $49 million contract with the Calgary Flames. He's fresh off a Stanley Cup title.

Colorado Avalanche July 13, 2022

NHL Free Agency: Avalanche, Lightning make flurry of signings

The Colorado Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning on day one of free agency are extending some of their own and signing free agents to bolster their roster.

NHL July 12, 2022

NHL Free Agency: The latest on Johnny Gaudreau, Nazem Kadri, and more

NHL Free Agency begins Tuesday night with a lot of household names going on the free agent market, including Johnny Gaudreau and Evgeni Malkin

Colorado Avalanche July 11, 2022

Avalanche promote Joe Sakic to the role of president of hockey operations

Joe Sakic is being promoted from General Manager to president of hockey operations after building the Avalanche's Stanley Cup-winning roster.

San Jose Sharks July 6, 2022

Bryan Marchment, former NHL defenseman and Sharks scout, dead at 53

Bryan Marchment, a former longtime NHL defenseman, has died, the league announced Wednesday. Marchment, most recently a scout for the San Jose Sharks, was 53.

Colorado Avalanche July 6, 2022

Avalanche re-sign Andrew Cogliano as they gear up for their title defense

The Avalanche brought back gritty forward Andrew Cogliano on a one-year deal. The Avalanche acquired Cogliano in a trade from the San Jose Sharks.