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The Colorado Avalanche are keeping one of their best players. The club is signing forward Casey Mittelstadt to a three-year contract extension, per The Athletic. The forward scored a career-high 18 goals this past season. “Casey was a great fit for our lineup and a big contributor to our team down the stretch and in […]

One of the toughest guys around has decided it is time to hang up his skates. Forward Andrew Cogliano, who played for the Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Stars, San Jose Sharks and Colorado Avalanche during his 17-year career, is retiring, according to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli. But this iron man is not leaving the […]

He’s going to be one of the key upcoming free-agent defensemen that will be hitting the open market, and he’ll have no shortage of suitors. But where exactly are the best potential destinations for Nikita Zadorov? This will mark the second time in just over a few months that there will be a sweepstakes for […]

The Colorado Avalanche suffered a shocking first-round exit in the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year. They fell at the hands of the Seattle Kraken in seven games. Colorado saw some roster turnover in NHL Free Agency soon after. But they hoped to get back toward legitimate Stanley Cup contention in 2023-24. It’s tough to gauge […]

The Colorado Avalanche traded for defenseman Sean Walker at the NHL Trade Deadline. It came at a steep cost as Colorado gave up their first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Walker was meant to be one of the final pieces of the Stanley Cup puzzle. However, things didn’t work out as envisioned. Walker played […]

The Colorado Avalanche had a respectable run in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Yet, their hopes ended early with a second-round 4-2 series loss to the Dallas Stars. Among the losses was Valeri Nichushkin, who is under suspension for six months after a failed drug test. Nichushkin’s situation creates an intriguing complication for the Avs […]

The season for the Colorado Avalanche is over following their defeat at the hands of the Dallas Stars in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Despite their Round 1 series victory over the Winnipeg Jets, the Avalanche failed to overcome the balanced attack that the Stars boast — and they certainly weren’t aided by the notable […]

The Colorado Avalanche are recovering from a tough finish in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Avalanche lost their second-round matchup to the Dallas Stars in six games. Moreover, right wing Valeri Nichushkin was suspended for six months in mid-May due to a failed drug test. Yet, General Manager Chris MacFarland provided optimism for Nichushkin’s […]

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog hasn’t played a single game since he led his squad to a Stanley Cup championship in 2022, triumphing over the Tampa Bay Lightning in a six-game thriller. And he’s been sorely missed, with the Avs bowing out in back-to-back postseasons since; a shocking Round 1 exit to the Seattle Kraken […]

The season is over for the Colorado Avalanche. Colorado lost in Game 6 of their series with the Dallas Stars on Friday. Now they must shift into offseason mode and decide how to approach free agency and the draft. Jonathan Drouin recently shared his thoughts on a possible return to Colorado that will have fans […]

The Dallas Stars look to close out their series with the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Stars-Avalanche Game 6 prediction and pick. The Stars found themselves down in the series, losing game one at home 4-3. It was a game they were up 3-0 […]

The Colorado Avalanche stayed alive for at least another 48 hours after a critical 5-3 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of their Western Conference second-round series at the American Airlines Center on Wednesday night. With their season on the line, superstar defenseman Cale Makar stepped up and scored two goals — including […]

The Colorado Avalanche are on the verge of elimination for the first time in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs after the team played maybe the worst game of its Western Conference second-round series against the Dallas Stars at Ball Arena on Monday night. The Stars beat the Avalanche 5-1, continuing their road dominance and setting […]

The Dallas Stars look to close out their series with the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with an Avalanche-Stars Game 5 prediction and pick. The Stars found themselves down in the series, losing game one at home 4-3. It was a game they were up 3-0 […]

The Dallas Stars are looking more and more confident as the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs go along — and no one more so than Wyatt Johnston. The sophomore forward scored another two goals on Monday night as the Stars crushed the shorthanded Colorado Avalanche 5-1 to take a 3-1 stranglehold in their Western Conference second-round […]

The Colorado Avalanche did not have a fun time on Monday. They lost defenseman Devon Toews to an illness right before Game 5 against the Dallas Stars. Furthermore, they lost to the Stars, putting them down 3-1 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But the biggest news pertaining to Colorado is the loss of forward Valeri […]

The Colorado Avalanche are hoping to avoid going down 3-1 in their series to the Dallas Stars. But they have received extremely unfortunate news before Game 4 on Monday. Colorado is without forward Valeri Nichushkin after his shocking six-month suspension. And they are now also without veteran defenseman Devon Toews, as well. Toews skated this […]

The Colorado Avalanche are amid an intense Stanley Cup Playoff matchup against the Dallas Stars. However, the team is being hit with a shocking Valeri Nichushkin update. Nichushkin has been suspended without pay for a minimum of six months for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, per Frank Seravalli. Sources say that […]

The Colorado Avalanche might be getting a big boost for Monday night’s Game 4 against the Dallas Stars, as head coach Jared Bednar said that Jonathan Drouin is a game-time decision, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. This is coming at a great time for the Avalanche, as they are down 2-1 ahead of a […]

The Dallas Stars will attempt to take a commanding 3-1 lead as they play the Colorado Avalanche on Monday at Ball Arena for Game 5 of the second-round series. We’re here to share our NHL odds series, make a Stars-Avalanche Game 4 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Stars defeated the […]

A series that has become extremely competitive will rage on when the Dallas Stars shift gears to Denver to take on the Colorado Avalanche for Game 3. It is about that time to check out our NHL odds series, where our Stars-Avalanche prediction and pick will be revealed. For the second consecutive game, the Stars […]

The Dallas Stars won a critical Game 2 in their Western Conference second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche at American Airlines Center on Thursday night, but the team nearly blew a multi-goal lead for the second time in as many contests. Pete DeBoer’s club led by as much as 4-0 heading into the third period, […]

The Colorado Avalanche were unable to make a second consecutive multi-goal comeback against the Dallas Stars in Game 2 of their Western Conference second-round series on Thursday night — but Valeri Nichushkin continued his goal-scoring tear nonetheless. The Russian star scored his postseason-leading ninth goal of the playoffs late in regulation, but it wasn’t enough […]

The city of Denver is one of the few cities with two pro sports teams in their respective playoffs right now. The Denver Nuggets are currently in the NBA’s Western Conference Semi-Finals. The Colorado Avalanche are also in the second round of the NHL playoffs. Both the Nuggets and Avalanche have been consistently good teams […]

The Colorado Avalanche is one of the scariest teams in the NHL. An objective look at the roster reveals that the team is loaded with superstar players who can take over a game at any time. As they line up against the Dallas Stars in their second-round series, it does not seem as if the […]

The Colorado Avalanche are amid the start of another challenging battle in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 4-3 in Game 1 of their second-round matchup. Moreover, Colorado provided a promising injury update on winger Jonathan Drouin on Thursday, but there is a catch. Drouin skated with the Avs in […]

The Dallas Stars might’ve eliminated the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but scoring goals has been an issue so far in the postseason. That being said, the Stars are getting a major boost, with forward Mason Marchment set for a return in Game 2 against the […]

Wyatt Johnston isn’t having his coming out party with the Dallas Stars in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs — that already happened last year. With one standout postseason under his belt, and in just his second full National Hockey League campaign, the 19-year-old has transformed into one of his team’s best players as they battle […]

Valeri Nichushkin has scored a goal in every single postseason game the Colorado Avalanche have played in 2024 — and the Russian is on the verge of making National Hockey League history ahead of Game 2 against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. The Avs beat the Winnipeg Jets in five games before making an […]

The Dallas Stars knocked off the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights in the first round just a few nights ago and then began their West Semifinal with the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday evening. The Stars came out all guns blazing, taking an early 3-0 lead in the first period. But, things went downhill […]

The Colorado Avalanche will attempt to go up 2-0 before the series shifts back to Denver as they face the Dallas Stars in Game 2 of the second round. We’re here to share our NHL odds series, make an Avalanche-Stars Game 2 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Avalanche rallied from […]

It is game one of the Western Conference Semi-Finals as the Colorado Avalanche face the Dallas Stars. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with an Avalanche-Stars Game 1 prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Colorado Avalanche got here after winning a five-game series with the Winnipeg Jets. After a first game […]

The Colorado Avalanche will look to punch their ticket to the second round of the playoffs when they square off with the Winnipeg Jets in Game 5. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Avalanche-Jets prediction and pick will be revealed. Winners of three straight in this series, the Avalanche are knocking on […]

Nikolai Kovalenko made his long-anticipated Colorado Avalanche debut in the team’s 5-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series on Sunday afternoon. And although the Russian didn’t make too much of an impact in the contest, seeing just over seven minutes of ice time, he showed some flashes […]

Connor Hellebuyck is one of the best goalies in the National Hockey League — there’s no doubt about that. But the veteran has struggled mightily for the Winnipeg Jets in the postseason, and that continued in Sunday afternoon’s 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series. The Avalanche […]

The Colorado Avalanche stole home-ice advantage from the Winnipeg Jets after winning Game 2 in Manitoba, but they needed to capture Game 3 at Ball Arena on Friday night to keep it. And led by Nathan MacKinnon, that’s exactly what the Avs did, scoring five unanswered goals to beat the Jets and open up a […]

The Colorado Avalanche took control of their series against the Winnipeg Jets when they won 6-2 on Friday night. The Jets squeaked out a thrilling 7-6 victory in the series’ first game but were outscored 11-4 in the next two games. The Jets had won four consecutive games over the Avalanche since December, including a […]

With the series tied at one game apiece, the Winnipeg Jets visit the Colorado Avalanche. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Jets-Avalanche Game 3 prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. In game one of the series, it was a high-scoring first period. Valeri Nichushkin scored first to give the Avalanche the lead, […]

The Colorado Avalanche needed a bounce-back game from Alexandar Georgiev in Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night — and that’s exactly what they got. After posting a .696 save percentage and allowing seven goals in the opener, the Russian was superb at Canada Life Centre two […]