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Downing-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 key ways the Colorado Avalanche can finish the regular season off right</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/3-key-ways-the-colorado-avalanche-can-finish-the-regular-season-off-right-01knw3b4qazc?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Aaron Poorman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knw3b4qazc</guid><description>Breaking down the many advantages securing the top seed presents the Colorado Avalanche.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:42:35 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4782,h_2689,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/108/01knw3xd4kx1r3xaax8x.jpg" caption="Apr 9, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) in the third period against the Calgary Flames at Ball Arena. 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Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images | Rob Gray-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Everybody in the world expects this goaltending decision for Avs in playoffs</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/everybody-in-the-world-expects-this-goaltending-decision-for-avs-in-playoffs-01knd8hreddg?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Graham Tiedtke</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knd8hreddg</guid><description>The starting goaltender for the Colorado Avalanche in the first game of the postseason is obvious, and everyone knows it.</description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:32:54 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2667,h_1500,x_576,y_154/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/108/01kndafqc91hj0fvham4.jpg" caption="Feb 28, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar on the bench in the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Graham Tiedtke"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Real Colorado Avalanche show up in Dallas, shut out Stars</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/real-colorado-avalanche-show-up-in-dallas-shut-out-stars-01knd8zdv30r?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knd8zdv30r</guid><description>The Colorado Avalanche silenced any questions that may have lingered following their stinker on Wednesday night against the Canucks with a brilliant showing in Dallas on Saturday.</description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:17:45 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7025,h_3951,x_0,y_328/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/108/01knd91h5sbydpxjmd4c.jpg" caption="Apr 4, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas (88) and center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrate after Necas scores the game winning goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period at the American Airlines Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Graham Tiedtke"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Avalanche blueliner set to reach unique watershed moment</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/avalanche-blueliner-set-to-reach-unique-watershed-moment-01knc4w7t7rh?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knc4w7t7rh</guid><description>A Colorado Avalanche blueliner is set to hit a unique watershed moment amid the hubbub of the team&#39;s playoff race.</description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:49:05 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1458,h_820,x_729,y_65/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/108/01knc4zxntkj460aayxp.jpg" caption="Mar 26, 2026; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns (84) puck juggles before a game against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. 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Downing-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Avs’ Nathan MacKinnon hints at legendary longevity plans</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/avs-nathan-mackinnon-hints-at-legendary-longevity-plans-01kn861k3ahv?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Graham Tiedtke</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn861k3ahv</guid><description>Just how long does Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon expect to be playing?</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:30:58 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5261,h_2959,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/108/01knaryhn6j8fa42y84w.jpg" caption="Apr 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) before the game against the Vancouver Canucks at Ball Arena. 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Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Avalanche can quickly squash Kopitar&#39;s quest for one final Stanley Cup</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/avalanche-can-quickly-squash-kopitar-s-quest-for-one-final-cup-01kn80xsrtyn?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Graham Tiedtke</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn80xsrtyn</guid><description>The Colorado Avalanche could be facing the LA Kings in the first-round of the 2025-26 Stanley Cup playoffs, with a spoiler in sight.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:16:29 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4243,h_2386,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/108/01kn80ztxe4mdb20r308.jpg" caption="Oct 7, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13), Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) and Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) chase down the puck at Crypto.com Arena. 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Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jared Bednar’s candidacy for the Jack Adams award comes down to final stretch of the season</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/jared-bednar-s-candidacy-for-the-jack-adams-comes-down-to-final-stretch-of-the-season-01kn7hv8xnc6?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Graham Tiedtke</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn7hv8xnc6</guid><description>Jared Bednar has been discussed as a candidate for the Jack Adams award, but that ship might have sailed.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:21:54 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_212/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/108/01kn7hwn8q45ectvsk33.jpg" caption="Jan 29, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN;  Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar leaves the ice after the defeat against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images | Eric Bolte-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Graham Tiedtke"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jared Bednar gives the entire Avalanche team a reality check following awful loss</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/jared-bednar-gives-the-entire-avalanche-team-a-reality-check-following-awful-loss-01kn6658q63s?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Graham Tiedtke</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn6658q63s</guid><description>The Avalanche’s loss to the Canucks on Wednesday wasn’t all on goaltending.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:29:58 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8357,h_4700,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/108/01kn666j5742q6gez9vp.jpg" caption="Apr 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood (39) before the game against the Vancouver Canucks in the first period at Ball Arena. 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Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Graham Tiedtke"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Colorado Avalanche defense will be tested if Cale Makar misses time</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/colorado-avalanche-defense-will-be-tested-if-cale-makar-misses-time-01kn4hr7aatr?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Graham Tiedtke</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn4hr7aatr</guid><description>Which player(s) need to step up in the event the Colorado Avalanche will be without Cale Makar?</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:30:45 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2781,h_1564,x_0,y_148/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/108/01kn4ht22t2zw4s8w8n4.jpg" caption="Mar 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) controls the puck in the second period against the Dallas Stars at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Graham Tiedtke"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jared Bednar heaps high praise on Avalanche leader</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/jared-bednar-heaps-high-praise-on-avalanche-leader-01kn3e4070ag?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Sean McKenna</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn3e4070ag</guid><description>Gabriel Landeskog is the Colorado Avalanche&#39;s leader and having him in the lineup will pay dividends during their Cup run</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3630,h_2041,x_0,y_484/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/108/01kn3e65skjv32xspab9.jpg" caption="Mar 24, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) warms up against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. 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Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Graham Tiedtke"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Colorado Avalanche power play is peaking at the best time</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/colorado-avalanche-power-play-is-peaking-at-the-best-time-01kk506r12r5?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Conor Lively</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kk506r12r5</guid><description>The Avalanche have been one of the best teams in the league on the power play since the Olympic break. 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Makar’s injury could make the league lean towards some game day lineup flexibility.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:31:35 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3757,h_2113,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/108/01kn2at5y0kg92s9r4g1.jpg" caption="Mar 28, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) during the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Graham Tiedtke"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Losing Makar is last thing Avalanche need right now</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/losing-makar-is-last-thing-avalanche-need-right-now-01kn2433y9qq?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn2433y9qq</guid><description>The last thing the Colorado Avalanche need right now is to lose Cale Makar, but that could be the worst-case scenario.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:25:09 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3014,h_1695,x_279,y_122/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/108/01kn246qh6bk3yb9vtqq.jpg" caption="Mar 24, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) takes the ice against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Avalanche News: Major shakeup in NHL’s biggest market felt around league</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/avalanche-news-major-shakeup-in-nhl-s-biggest-market-felt-around-league-01kn1zetjq72?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn1zetjq72</guid><description>A massive shakeup in the NHL&#39;s biggest market could eventually trickle down to the Colorado Avalanche in way or another.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:01:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3266,h_1837,x_0,y_174/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/108/01kn1zk2d3bjpjxs168v.jpg" caption="Jan 25, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Colorado Avalanche goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood (39) makes a save on Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matias Maccelli (63) during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Colorado Avalanche eliminated their lone flaw as they inch closer to the postseason</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/colorado-avalanche-eliminated-their-lone-flaw-as-they-inch-closer-to-the-postseason-01kn11f4kh2v?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Graham Tiedtke</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn11f4kh2v</guid><description>The Colorado Avalanche are a near-perfect team right now.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:47:37 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4976,h_2799,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/108/01kn11xj4d1wsag853th.jpg" caption="Mar 30, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) celebrates his first goal of the first period against the Calgary Flames at Ball Arena. 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Downing-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Avalanche get revenge on Penguins with huge win</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/avalanche-get-revenge-on-penguins-with-huge-win-01kmhgjr3xga?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmhgjr3xga</guid><description>The Colorado Avalanche avenged a 7-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night with a decisive road victory.</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:32:46 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7124,h_4007,x_0,y_491/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/108/01kmhgnsywxw21nk2xvh.jpg" caption="Mar 24, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) and Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) take a first period face-off at PPG Paints Arena. 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Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Graham Tiedtke"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Avalanche captain confirmed something everyone suspected all along</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/avalanche-captain-confirmed-something-everyone-suspected-all-along-01kmdm55sm1f?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmdm55sm1f</guid><description>Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog confirmed a bit of news that everyone suspect all along.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:19:26 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4343,h_2442,x_1067,y_169/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/108/01kmdm9wz3jmtgasvgjz.jpg" caption="Mar 6, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) skates against the Dallas Stars during the game between the Stars and the Avalanche at American Airlines Center. 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