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• Avalanche optional skate raises some questions

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Could Scott Wedgewood get the start in Game 1 against Dallas? CENTENNIAL — The Colorado Avalanche are officially gearing up for the playoffs. Nearly every player on the roster participated in Tuesday morning’s optional skate at Family Sports Center. Nathan MacKinnon was the first on the ice, followed by Valeri Nichushkin. Then, everyone else joined the fray....2025
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Anaheim Ducks (8:00 p.m. MT)

Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images It’s the last Colorado Avalanche gameday of the regular season! After taking on the Los Angeles Kings yesterday, the Colorado Avalanche wrap up their regular season against the Anaheim Ducks tonight. This will be the third and final regular season match-up between these two teams, with Colorado having won both previous games. Game 82 of the season. #...2025
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• Preview: Colorado wraps up their regular season against Anaheim

Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images The best time of year is right around the corner, as the NHL playoffs loom. After taking on the Los Angeles Kings in defeat yesterday, the Colorado Avalanche wrap up their regular season against the Anaheim Ducks tonight. This will be the third and final regular season match-up between these two teams, with Colorado having won both previous games. G...2025
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• Recap: Avalanche slump in 5-4 loss to LA Kings

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Another slow start doomed the Avalanche. The Colorado Avalanche were a different team two weeks ago. That was when they shut out the Los Angeles Kings 4-0 at home and were considered one of the deadliest teams in the NHL. It wasn’t the case Saturday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena, where the Avalanche suffered a 5-4 loss to the Kings. It was Colorado’s...2025
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• Preview: Avalanche begin weekend with matinee in LA

Photo by Ashley Potts/NHLI via Getty Images The start of a final regular season California back-to-back. With two games left in the regular season, there’s nothing to play for as the Colorado Avalanche are essentially locked into the third seed likely facing the Dallas Stars in the first round of the playoffs. Still, the squad will be in search of a better effort than they managed on Thu...2025
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• Friday Feels: Playing Out the String

Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The Avalanche regular season cannot end soon enough What do you say about a team that isn’t playing for anything? Honestly, why am I showing up to write this column when the Avs aren’t showing up to play the games? Just because I made a commitment to cover 82 games and I don’t have a choice?! I am them as they are me, as you are me and we are all together in ...2025
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• Recap: Avalanche slump in 5-4 loss to LA Kings
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• Friday Feels: Playing Out the String
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• Recap: Avalanche drop home finale 4-1 to Canucks

Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images It was a long night. The Vancouver Canucks were the comeback kids the other night against the Dallas Stars, but there were no avenues for a rally Thursday night at Ball Arena, as they easily defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-1. Devon Toews scored the lone goal for Colorado, while Charlie Coyle and Cale Makar each recorded an assist. Nathan MacKinnon sat out ...2025
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs Vancouver Canucks (7:00 p.m.)

Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images It’s a Colorado Avalanche gameday! Following a thrilling shootout victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday evening, the Colorado Avalanche are back in Ball Arena for the final time this regular season to wrap up their season series with the Vancouver Canucks. The Avs are looking to avoid a series sweep to the Canucks, as they struggled mightily to ...2025
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• Preview: Avalanche wrap up home portion of schedule against Canucks

Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The Avs looking to build momentum as postseason rapidly approaches. Following a thrilling shootout victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday evening, the Colorado Avalanche are back in Ball Arena for the final time this regular season to wrap up their season series with the Vancouver Canucks. The Avs are looking to avoid a series sweep to the Canucks,...2025
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• Recap: Avalanche survive bad goaltending duel in Columbus

Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images Colorado officially clinches a playoff berth in the 7-3 win. After the shootout win in Chicago it was a quick turnaround for the Colorado Avalanche, including some unfortunate travel logistics, to play a desperate Columbus Blue Jackets squad looking to make the postseason the first time since their rebuild. Instead, it was the Avalanche punching their tic...2025
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• Preview: Avalanche seeking consistency in quick turnaround against Blue Jackets

Photo by Tyler Schank/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images The Avs close out the Eastern Conference portion of their schedule in Columbus. Coming off of a dramatic come-from-behind victory over the Chicago Blackhawks Wednesday night, the Colorado Avalanche are right back in action this evening, as they wrap up the Eastern Conference portion of their schedule in Columbus against a desperate Blue...2025
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• Recap: The Avs mount a comeback of their own, besting the Hawks in a shootout

Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/NHLI via Getty Images The Avs win 3-2 on a SO tally from Artturi Lehknonen! The Colorado Avalanche visited the windy city to face the Blackhawks for the fourth time this season. Surprisingly, the Blackhawks are 2-1 against the boys in burgundy and blue this season. The game started slow and favored the Blackhawks, but the Avalanche did what they had to do in the...2025
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• Recap: Avalanche can’t get out of early hole, fall 5-4 to rival St. Louis

Photo by Joe Puetz/NHLI via Getty Images Mistakes and turnovers put Colorado in a 4-0 hole, but despite a valiant effort, it was too much in the end. The mistakes were too much to overcome. The Colorado Avalanche got into a deep hole early on and ultimately fell to the St. Louis Blues 5-4 Saturday evening at Enterprise Center despite putting up a valiant effort late in the game. Ross Col...2025
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• Preview: Avalanche look to ramp it up as NHL returns from Four Nations break

Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images The Avs return to action to visit the division rival Nashville Predators. After the remarkable success of the Four Nations Faceoff, which captivated the sports world in North America for the last 10 days, the National Hockey League is back in action Saturday, with 14 games occurring across the league. The Colorado Avalanche return to play with s...2025
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• Saturday Stats: What will the Avs do during the Four Nations break?

Perry Nelson-Imagn Images Two weeks off? I’m about to get so much done! It’s here, it’s really happening - the Four Nations break is upon us and I’m about to have so much more time for activities. I’m finally going to build that plant stand my girlfriend has been bugging me about since pre-season! She’s going to be so happy! Obviously we know what Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Devon Toews...2025
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"Avalanche score second straight shutout with 2-0 victory over Flyers"

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"Avs continue goalie overhaul, trade for Blackwood"

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"Sharks add depth in goal, trade for Blackwood"

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"Sabres Can Upgrade Their Goaltending with Mackenzie Blackwood"

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"Hell is Real: Jackets lose fifth straight, but salvage another point"

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"For the Devils, we’re going to see MacKenzie Blackwood between the pipes."

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"Blackwood gets 1st shutout, Devils beat Hurricanes 2-0"

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"Barrie's Mackenzie Blackwood named OHL's goalie of the year"

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• Avalanche optional skate raises some questions
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• Recap: Avalanche slump in 5-4 loss to LA Kings
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• Friday Feels: Playing Out the String
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs Vancouver Canucks (7:00 p.m.)
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• Preview: Avalanche wrap up home portion of schedule against Canucks
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• Recap: The Avs mount a comeback of their own, besting the Hawks in a shootout
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• Recap: Third period penalties too much for Avs as Blues skate away with 2-1 win

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images The Avalanche see their home win streak snapped at 11 games. The Colorado Avalanche were defeated by the St. Louis Blues Saturday afternoon by a final score of 2-1. While the atmosphere on the ice was somewhat reminiscent of a playoff atmosphere, the Avs were unable to take control of the game at any point in time. The Blues had a clear mission...2025
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• Friday Feels: The Thankless Case of Mackenzie Blackwood

Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The Avs #1 Goalie has been good, yet somehow fans have drummed up a goalie controversy? Why? I experienced something last week that I think Mackenzie Blackwood can relate to lately, and it’s all because of you Avalanche fans. Last week in my column I told y’all I got engaged, and not one of you congratulated me for it. Too Late! Don’t come at me with congrat...2025
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• Friday Feels: Sammy Time

Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images The Feels is back with a lot of love for Sam Malinski Wow, been a while since we got a Friday Feels on the site, hasn’t it? That’s a direct quote from outgoing managing editor Evan Liu, subtly telling me he’s disappointed. And hey, I’m truly sorry I’ve been MIA on the writing front - but life is busy, and I give my all to the podcast. So please forgive. I have...2025
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs (5:00 p.m.)

Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images It’s a Colorado Avalanche gameday! Following a strong performance in an emotional overtime victory over Mikko Rantanen and the Dallas Stars Sunday afternoon, the Colorado Avalanche will embark on their final Eastern Conference road trip of the season, which will take them through Eastern Canada. The Avs will face the Maple Leafs in Toronto to star...2025
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• Recap: Avalanche slump in 5-4 loss to LA Kings
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• Recap: Avalanche drop home finale 4-1 to Canucks
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs Vancouver Canucks (7:00 p.m.)
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• Preview: Avalanche wrap up home portion of schedule against Canucks
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• Recap: Avalanche can’t get out of early hole, fall 5-4 to rival St. Louis
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• Recap: Avalanche survive bad goaltending duel in Columbus
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• Recap: The Avs mount a comeback of their own, besting the Hawks in a shootout
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks (7:30 p.m. MST)

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images It’s a Colorado Avalanche gameday! Following two frustrating losses on home ice that saw the Colorado Avalanche played well, but not well enough, the Avs are back on the road this evening as they prepare for a primetime matchup with the young and lowly Chicago Blackhawks. The Avs weren’t necessarily bad in either of the losses to the St. Louis Blues an...2025
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• Preview: Avalanche begin weekend with matinee in LA
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• Recap: Avalanche drop home finale 4-1 to Canucks
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• Recap: Avalanche survive bad goaltending duel in Columbus
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• Recap: Third period penalties too much for Avs as Blues skate away with 2-1 win
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• Recap: Avalanche ride opportunistic middle period to shutout win over Kings

Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The Avs extend their league-best home win streak to 11 games. The Aval-wagon is rolling along! The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings Thursday night by a final score of 4-0. While the Avs did not have their A-game in this contest, they were opportunistic in the second period, finding three goals on a measly five shots, showcasing this team’s ab...2025
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• Recap: Brock Nelson’s shootout tally wins it, the Avalanche survive the Canadiens

David Kirouac-Imagn Images The Avalanche had a commanding 4-1 lead entering the third period, but it nearly came unglued. Tour De Canada ended with Montreal madness, but the Colorado Avalanche overcame a rough third period to escape Bell Centre with a 5-4 victory Saturday night. The Avalanche entered the third period with a commanding 4-1 advantage until the Canadiens nailed Colorado with ...2025
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• Friday Feels: Sammy Time
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• Recap: Avalanche lose to Maple Leafs 2-1 after unfortunate goal decides a nailbiter

John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images The referee made a diving save, but it didn’t work out in Colorado’s favor. Valeri Nichushkin scored in his third consecutive game, but it wasn’t enough for the Colorado Avalanche to secure victory Wednesday night in Toronto. Steven Lorentz scored on a controversial goal 2:53 into the third period to give the Maple Leafs a 2-1 advantage and the Avalanche we...2025
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs (5:00 p.m.)
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• Barrie's Mackenzie Blackwood named OHL's goalie of the year
TORONTO - Mackenzie Blackwood of the Barrie Colts is the Ontario Hockey League's goaltender of the year. The New Jersey Devils prospect posted a record of 28-13-0-0 with three shutouts and a 2.72 goals-against-average in 43 games this season.......2016
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• OHL Roundup: Blackwood, Colts complete sweep of Battalion with 6-0 shutout
NORTH BAY, Ont. - Mackenzie Blackwood stopped all 29 shots he faced as the Barrie Colts shut out the North Bay Battalion 6-0 on Thursday to complete the four-game sweep in their Ontario Hockey League playoff series. Andrew Mangiapane had two ......2016
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• Devils' Blackwood unvaccinated, may miss games

Mackenzie Blackwood, 24, who's prepared to enter the season as the Devils' No. 1 goaltender, said Tuesday that he has chosen not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, making him potentially unavailable for some of New Jersey's games this season....2021
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• Sabres Can Upgrade Their Goaltending with Mackenzie Blackwood
The Buffalo Sabres are currently riding a five-game win streak, and are sitting just outside of a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. As their season has progressed, they…...2022
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• Devils acquire Capitals goalie Vanecek for 2 picks

A restricted free agent, Vitek Vanecek is expected to be paired with Mackenzie Blackwood as the Devils look to improve on the second-worst team save percentage in the NHL....2022
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• Avs continue goalie overhaul, trade for Blackwood
The Avalanche acquired Mackenzie Blackwood and Givani Smith from the Sharks in exchange for Alexandar Georgiev, Nikolai Kovalenko and two draft picks....2024
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• Sharks add depth in goal, trade for Blackwood

The San Jose Sharks acquired goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood from the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday in exchange for a sixth-round pick....2023
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• Sharks avoid NHL worst-ever start, end skid at 11

The San Jose Sharks snapped an 11-game losing streak that tied for the longest skid to start the season in NHL history with a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night, a win that included 38 saves from goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood....2023
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• Avalanche optional skate raises some questions
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Anaheim Ducks (8:00 p.m. MT)
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• Friday Feels: Playing Out the String
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• Recap: Avalanche drop home finale 4-1 to Canucks
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• Recap: Avalanche can’t get out of early hole, fall 5-4 to rival St. Louis
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs (5:00 p.m.)
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• Preview: Avs look to keep rolling into Ontario as road trip begins against Maple Leafs

Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj/NHLI via Getty Images The Avs enter this trip with a nine-game point streak. Following a strong performance in an emotional overtime victory over Mikko Rantanen and the Dallas Stars Sunday afternoon, the Colorado Avalanche will embark on their final Eastern Conference road trip of the season, which will take them through Eastern Canada. The Avs will face the Map...2025
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• Avalanche score second straight shutout with 2-0 victory over Flyers

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The defense was solid and Mackenzie Blackwood was incredible once again. Two straight games and two straight goose eggs for the opposition. Following a topsy-turvy month of January coupled by the shocking trade of Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes, the Colorado Avalanche are back on a roll. After getting outmuscled and outwitted in the opening period, the Av...2025
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche at Boston Bruins (11 a.m. MT)

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images It’s another Avalanche gameday! As the Colorado Avalanche embark on their first east coast road trip of the calendar year, they will encounter an unusual quirk in the schedule of back-to-back matinee games. First up is a meeting with the Boston Bruins before heading to New York. The biggest storyline of the day (decade?) is the shocking trade o...2025
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• Preview: The Martin Necas era begins in Boston

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images The new-look Colorado Avalanche don’t have a long time to adjust. As the Colorado Avalanche embark on their first east coast road trip of the calendar year, they will encounter an unusual quirk in the schedule of back-to-back matinee games. First up is a meeting with the Boston Bruins before heading to New York. The biggest storyline of the day (dec...2025
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• Colorado Avalanche’s Stanley Cup Prospects: Blackwood’s Impact and Trade Rumors

The Colorado Avalanche, perennial Stanley Cup contenders, are at a pivotal juncture in the 2024-25 NHL season. With the recent acquisition of goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood and ongoing speculation about a potential trade for Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones, the Avalanche’s odds of winning the Stanley Cup have improved. Blackwood’s arrival in Colorado has significantly bolstere...2025
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• Friday Feels: Stop Overreacting

Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images The loss to the Blackhawks was fine, folks! I got a bone to pick with Avs fans and media right now and it might not be a popular take - Stop overreacting to losses! They happen! The Colorado Avalanche lost 3-1 to Chicago on Wednesday and it seemed like everyone’s take was apocalyptic. The Avs weren’t good enough! They didn’t work hard enough! The top line wa...2025
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• 3 Implications of the Sharks Trading Mackenzie Blackwood
Following more than a year of speculation, the San Jose Sharks have finally made a long-anticipated move by trading goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood, along with forward Givani Smith and a draft…...2024
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