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Avalanche Equipped to Win 2025 Stanley Cup After Trade Deadline

With the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline firmly in the rearview, the revamped Colorado Avalanche have set off on their journey of capturing the 2025 Stanley Cup.

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Fantasy Hockey: Weekend Streaming Targets – Week 21

Our Weekend Streamers series aims to help you steal your matchup by getting the most value possible out of the limited transactions in your fantasy league.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 13

Avalanche aim to keep working on defense on trip to Calgary

An extra-time loss in which they tied the game with a late tally will not ruffle the feathers of the Colorado Avalanche as they return to action on the road to face the Calgary Flames on Friday.

Mikko Rantanen News / House of Hockey / March 13

Mikko Rantanen Comments on Leaving the Colorado Avalanche After Nearly a Decade

The Mikko Rantanen saga now appears to be over as he's settled with the Dallas Stars, but now he's revealed that his original goal was to never leave Colorado.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 12

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 2-1 Loss to the Wild

The Colorado Avalanche came into Tuesday night’s matchup with the Minnesota Wild as one of the hottest teams in the league. A 3-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks extended their winning streak to six, allowing the Avalanche to build some momentum in the standings.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / March 12

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon Fires Back at Connor Bedard Critics

As great as Chicago Blackhawks phenom Connor Bedard has been throughout the start of his professional career, he's underperforming in the eyes of some critics.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Athlon Sports / March 12

Nathan MacKinnon Makes Blunt Admission About Early Avalanche Days

Nathan MacKinnon, now one of the NHL’s elite players, admitted he once feared the Colorado Avalanche would trade him because of his struggles and lack of a professional approach to the game.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 12

Nathan McKinnon admits ‘great’ silver lining from Avalanche’s shootout loss to Wild

The Colorado Avalanche are still getting used to their new-look roster after a very busy trade deadline, and of course that will come with some growing pains.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / March 11

Nathan Mackinnon Speaks Out on Connor Bedard's Struggles

With over a decade in the league and hot off of winning the Hart Trophy for the NHL's most valuable player, Nathan Mackinnon understands how to handle the pressures of being the No.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / March 11

Avalanche Prospect Report: Makar, Prishchepov, Dufour & More

Welcome to the Colorado Avalanche Prospect Report, February edition. Each month, we will examine Avalanche prospects playing in various leagues and see how they are performing.

Nathan MacKinnon News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 11

Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon’s immediate reaction to joining 1,000-point club

The Colorado Avalanche extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. It also was the last matchup in a six-game homestand as the Avalanche now hit the road for two games.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 12

Report: Avs traded Mikko Rantanen after big contract concession

Report: Avalanche traded Mikko Rantanen after his big contract concession

A new report suggests that Mikko Rantanen did all he could to stay with the Avalanche prior to his shocking trade.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 11

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 3-0 Win Over the Blackhawks

The Colorado Avalanche, propelled to a come-from-behind win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, have quietly put together a five-game winning streak. After a busy trade deadline, the Avalanche look stronger and more formidable as they attempt to catch the Dallas Stars in the Central Division.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / March 11

Avalanche Superstar Reaches 1,000-Point Milestone

As the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Chicago Blackhawks by a score of 3-0, superstar forward Nathan MacKinnon hit one of the game’s most notable milestones.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Athlon Sports / March 11

Avalanche's Immediate Reaction to Historic Nathan MacKinnon Performance

Nathan MacKinnon officially joined the NHL’s 1,000-point club on Monday night, but the Colorado Avalanche star didn’t dwell on the moment for long. His teammates and head coach Jared Bednar, however, were there to remind him of his greatness, praising his leadership and consistency after reaching such a humongous milestone.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / March 11

NHL roundup: Nathan MacKinnon hits 1,000 points in Avs' win

Nathan MacKinnon had two assists to reach 1,000 points for his career and the Colorado Avalanche scored twice early in the third period to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 on Monday in Denver.

Nathan MacKinnon News / The Hockey Writers / March 11

Colorado Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon Becomes 100th Player to Reach 1,000-Point Milestone

On Monday night, the Colorado Avalanche notched their sixth win in a row beating the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 in Denver, but it was a personal milestone that took the headlines for one of the Avalanche players.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Daily Faceoff / March 11

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon records 1,000th career NHL point

Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon recorded his 1,000th point Monday night, becoming the 100th player in NHL history to do so. MacKinnon achieved the feat 31 seconds into the third period of Monday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks, dropping a pass to Devon Toews whose point shot was tipped by Artturi Lehkonen to make it 1-0.

Casey Mittelstadt News / Inside The Rink / March 10

Player Profile: Casey Mittelstadt

Casey Mittelstadt was born in Edina, Minnesota, on November 22, 1998. The left-shooting forward has a brother, John, a forward at the University of Minnesota, and another brother, Luke, a Golden Gopher and a seventh-round draft pick of the Montreal Canadiens in 2023.

Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / March 10

19th Avalanche Fatality of Season Confirmed in Utah

The Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) has confirmed the death of 51-year-old Michael Janulaitis from Marion, Utah. Janulaitis was killed by an avalanche on a steep Northeast facing bowl on Hoyt Peak on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / March 9

Avalanche Center First NHL Player to Scoring Milestone

The Colorado Avalanche opened their post-NHL trade deadline schedule eager for their new-look squad to get going. The organization made multiple moves to bolster its lineup, highlighted by the acquisition of forwards Charlie Coyle and Brock Nelson.

Wyatt Aamodt News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7

Avalanche sign Wyatt Aamodt to two-year extension

The Colorado Avalanche have followed their Trade Deadline festivities by signing depth defenseman Wyatt Aamodt to a two-year, two-way contract extension.

Cale Makar News / Colorado Hockey Now / March 7

Makar has Epic 6-Point Game to Set Franchise Record

Cale Makar earned six points in the 7-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks, setting a franchise record for most points in a game by a defenseman. The last time an NHL defenseman scored two goals and earned two assists was Paul Coffey on March 14, 1986.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 7

Avs solidify status as Stanley Cup contender with Nelson trade

Avalanche solidify status as Stanley Cup contender with Brock Nelson trade

The Colorado Avalanche have had one major weakness on their roster the past couple of seasons that has really held them back come playoff time: the lack of a legitimate second-line center.

Golden Knights acquire familiar face in trade with Rangers

Rangers expected to acquire veteran defenseman from Canucks

Devils make excellent trade in wake of major injury news

Bruins taking trade calls on their longtime franchise cornerstone

Hurricanes, Leafs are reportedly discussing a blockbuster trade

Canadiens make major announcement on Leafs trade target David Savard

Valeri Nichushkin News / Colorado Hockey Now / March 5

What a Difference Nichushkin Makes in Avs’ Success

Valeri Nichushkin’s puck-handling skills and vision on the ice are outstanding. He is the epitome of a playmaker and the team suffers when he is out of the lineup.

Gabriel Landeskog News / Colorado Hockey Now / March 3

‘You Guys Can Figure Out Where This Is Going:’ Avs GM on Landeskog’s Uncertain Status

The mindset the Avalanche front office has about Gabriel Landeskog returning to action has changed. It used to be “when,” not “if.” Now, it sounds like they’ve prepared for a world where the captain never plays again.