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The Colorado Avalanche came away with the victory in their series opener against the Dallas Stars in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, though the night wasn’t without concern.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 9

Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek nearing return for Wild

Wes Crosby: Chicago Blackhawks forward Philipp Kurashev left towards the end of the third period after taking a puck to the face. Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now: Gabriel Landeskog continues to practice with the Colorado Avalanche but he won’t be ready to return this week.

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 4

Daily Faceoff NHL DFS Value Plays — March 4th

Welcome to Daily Faceoff’s NHL DFS Value Plays, where five days a week from Monday to Friday, I break down hockey’s main slate, looking for the top value plays.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / March 1

Wild in dead heat with Avs in Central Division after dispiriting loss

The Minnesota Wild were thoroughly outplayed for the second straight night. Ross Colton scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche were in complete control

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 1

Colton’s Two-Goal Performance Helps Avalanche Defeat Wild 5-2

The Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche faced each other for the third time on Friday evening, Feb. 28. The Wild’s roster changed slightly from the night prior when they dropped a 6-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday, Feb.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / February 20

The Avs’ Pros and Cons of the 4 Nations Break

Break time is over for most of the Avalanche and they are ready to get back at it. Practice resumed on Wednesday after more than a week off from the NHL.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 8

Trade-deadline primer for Avalanche

We continue our look around the league with the Colorado Avalanche.

Avalanche lose two-goal lead, eke out win over Oilers

Avalanche fielding calls on Casey Mittelstadt

The best possible fictional hockey team

The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / January 22

Has Ross Colton’s Move to the Top Line Been Successful?

Ross Colton has one point in his last five games, having played on different lines with different teammates. Head coach Jared Bednar moved the versatile forward up to the top line for the last two games, but it’s not certain if he will spend more time there.

NHL News / Colorado Hockey Now / January 14

Opposing Fans at Ball Arena Make Avalanche Games More Competitive

As an Original Six team, the New York Rangers have a vast fanbase worldwide who travel to see their team play, no matter where. That combined with fans who live in Colorado, Ball Arena gets packed with opposing fans when the Avalanche play the Rangers in Denver.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / January 14

Inside the Locker Room: Ross Colton on Luck of Surprise Goal

The Colorado Avalanche’s recent three-game road trip was a mixed bag against three Central Division teams. They lost to the last team in the league, beat an injury-riddled adversary and got shut out by their far-north rivals.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / December 18

Pressing Need: Avalanche’s Bottom Six Needs Help

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.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / December 7

‘Wherever They Need Me’: Ross Colton Returns to Avs Lineup

Ross Colton will return to the Avalanche’s lineup against the Detroit Red Wings after missing nearly a month and a half with a broken foot. Colton suffered the injury on Oct.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 7

Key Avalanche forward activated after missing 17 games

The Avalanche will welcome back an important forward on Saturday.

The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz

NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 6

Oilers forward Zach Hyman returns to lineup following five-game absence

Corey Masisak: Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton shed his no-contact jersey at practice yesterday. Gerry Moddejonge: Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman returned to the lineup after missing the past five games with an undisclosed injury.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 2

Avalanche place Ross Colton on LTIR, recall four from AHL

The Avalanche made a series of roster moves today as they continue their trend of making close to daily transactions. PuckPedia notes (Twitter link) that forward Ross Colton has been placed on LTIR.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / October 30

Avalanche F Ross Colton out 6-8 weeks with broken foot

Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton will miss six-to-eight weeks with a broken foot, coach Jared Bednar announced Wednesday. Colton, the team's leading scorer with eight goals, was injured in Monday night's game after blocking a shot.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 29

Avalanche center to miss significant time with foot injury

After weeks of negotiations, the restricted free agent inked a four-year, $16M pact to stick around in Denver. He’s in the second season of that deal and will be an unrestricted free agent in 2027.

Which of the top NHL prospects will get the biggest signing check?

Sports doctor comments on the severity of Connor McDavid injury

Elliotte Friedman sets record straight after Brad Marchand denies report

Blues extend young forward

Flames, Oilers trade for D-man would be a GM 'career-ender,' says scribe