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Nov 20, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) skates against the Nashville Predators during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Nathan MacKinnon on a cold streak with Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche searching for “glue” of Leadership

Colorado Avalanche freeze the Devils

Against salary cap, Colorado Avalanche should start looking for space

Nov 7, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Erik Haula (56) controls the puck ahead of Colorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) in the first period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

What should Colorado Avalanche do with Jonathan Drouin?

Mar 1, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar during the first period against the New Jersey Devils at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche falter in consecutive games; looking for turnaround

Oct 29, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) gets hurt on a play during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche need to make some changes after Sabres showing

ELMONT, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 24: Alexandar Georgiev #40 of the Colorado Avalanche skates against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on October 24, 2023 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Has Jared Bednar handled the Colorado Avalanche Goaltending situation properly?

ELMONT, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 24: The Colorado Avalanche celebrate a goal by Nathan MacKinnon #29 against the New York Islanders during the second period at UBS Arena on October 24, 2023 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche in tough battle with Isles despite sluggish second period

DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 09: Logan O'Connor #25 of the Colorado Avalanche looks on against the New York Rangers at Ball Arena on December 09, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jack Dempsey/Getty Images)

Logan O’Connor a key piece on PK for Colorado Avalanche

Jan 24, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) celebrates his goal with center Nathan MacKinnon (29) and center Evan Rodrigues (9) in the first period against the Washington Capitals at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche have better than best penalty kill unit in NHL

TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 15: Cale Makar #8 of the Colorado Avalanche waits for a faceoff against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on March 15, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Avalanche defeated the Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime shootout. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Surviving Seattle: Colorado Avalanche respond, sweep opening road series

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 18: Alexandar Georgiev #40 of the Colorado Avalanche makes a save against the Seattle Kraken in the third period of Game One in the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 18, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche G Alexandar Georgiev can be a Vezina Trophy winner

Sep 28, 2023; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Riley Tufte (10) is congratulated by the team after scoring on the Minnesota Wild in the third period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche preseason finale features roster battle for 4th line

Mar 30, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) smiles during warm-up before the game against the Florida Panthers at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

Could Jonathan Drouin have a Nichushkin-like outcome for Colorado Avalanche?

Apr 20, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) controls the puck ahead of Seattle Kraken right wing Daniel Sprong (91) in the third period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Will Valeri Nichushkin start slow for Colorado Avalanche in 2023-24?

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 12: Pavel Francouz #39 of the Colorado Avalanche tends the net against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at United Center on January 12, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

4 goalies to replace Pavel Francouz if he has to miss time

Apr 20, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning center Ross Colton (79) stretches during the warmup against the Toronto Maple Leafs before game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

What does Ross Colton bring to the Colorado Avalanche?

Apr 4, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Detroit Red Wings right wing Matt Luff (22) defends the puck against Montreal Canadiens left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche in-depth look at Jonathan Drouin

May 3, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) during the third period of game one against the Nashville Predators of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche without Gabriel Landeskog, will another wear the “C”?

Apr 18, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Evan Rodrigues (9) and Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie (67) battle for the puck during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Kraken vs. Avalanche prediction and odds for Game 2 of NHL playoffs

Mar 15, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon (29) scores the winning goal past Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov (35) in the overtime shootout at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche standings near end of season update

Feb 4, 2023; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Atlantic Division forward Nick Suzuki (14) of the Montreal Canadiens and Central Division forward Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche shake hands after the final during the 2023 NHL All-Star Game at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Will All-Star Game results help Colorado Avalanche get on a roll?

Jan 20, 2023; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward William Lockwood (7) battles with Colorado Avalanche defenseman Jacob MacDonald (26)in the third period at Rogers Arena. Colorado won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

Are the Colorado Avalanche back to normalcy?

Jan 12, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks right wing Taylor Raddysh (11) skates in to score a goal on Colorado Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz (39) during the third period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Can Colorado Avalanche bounce back at the halfway mark of the season?

Oct 19, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) scores a goal past Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) in the second period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Mikko Rantanen showing up big for Colorado Avalanche early

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 19: Logan O'Connor #25 of the Colorado Avalanche handles the puck in front of the goal in the second period against the Winnipeg Jets at Ball Arena on October 19, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

3 things that caused the Colorado Avalanche to fall to the Winnipeg Jets

Jun 26, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; The Colorado Avalanche pose for a team photo with the Stanley Cup trophy after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning to win the Stanley Cup in game six of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

A look at 2022-23 Colorado Avalanche roster