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Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Avalanche get exactly what they needed in win over Flames</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/avalanche-get-exactly-what-they-needed-in-win-over-flames-01m6bk35sn8k?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6bk35sn8k</guid><description>The Colorado Avalanche had their biggest stars step up right when they needed in a solid win over the Calgary Flames at Ball Arena.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:07:25 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4221,h_2374,x_917,y_60/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/108/01m6bkak43s23669b8n1.jpg" caption="Oct 31, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) and Calgary Flames center Morgan Frost (16) battle for the puck in the second period at Ball Arena. 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Downing-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>MacKenzie Blackwood makes early Save of the Year against Flames</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/mackenzie-blackwood-makes-early-save-of-the-year-against-flames-01m6ahxmv7mq?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6ahxmv7mq</guid><description>Colorado Avalanche netminder MacKenzie Blackwood just made an early Save of the Year, robbing the Calgary Flames at Ball Arena.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 03:23:30 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5330,h_2998,x_0,y_320/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/108/01m6aj21nmawjs3c03mr.jpg" caption="Oct 13, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (39) looks on during the game between the Stars and the Avalanche at American Airlines Center. 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Downing-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Avalanche looking to put out surging Flames at home</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/avalanche-looking-to-put-out-surging-flames-at-home-01m68y7eyz2e?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m68y7eyz2e</guid><description>The Colorado Avalanche will be looking to snuff out the Flames that have been burning hot the last few games.</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:22:22 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4173,h_2347,x_1132,y_389/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/108/01m68ydmhspddw6p6w5k.jpg" caption="Oct 8, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Noah Juulsen (47) and Calgary Flames right wing Matt Coronato (27) battle for the puck in front of Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. 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Downing-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Avalanche have easy decision about Dylan Larkin, insider says</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/avalanche-have-easy-decision-about-dylan-larkin-insider-says-01m669fegdzs?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m669fegdzs</guid><description>The Colorado Avalanche have a no-brainer choice when it comes to Dylan Larkin, at least that&#39;s what one notable insider thinks.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:39:07 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2113,h_1188,x_367,y_113/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/108/01m669jtrjdwswrqced7.jpg" caption="The Colorado Avalanche have a no-brainer choice when it comes to Dylan Larkin, at least that&#39;s what one notable insider thinks. | Leila Devlin/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Cale Makar’s cap hit could look like a drop in the bucket in 2029-30</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/cale-makar-s-cap-hit-could-look-like-a-drop-in-the-bucket-in-2029-30-01m658rwctd1?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m658rwctd1</guid><description>New of a reported increase the NHL&#39;s salary cap ceiling could make Cale Makar&#39;s record-setting contract look really team-friendly.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 02:08:56 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1638,h_921,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/108/01m658wy0dre434h3aqz.jpg" caption="New of a reported increase the NHL&#39;s salary cap ceiling could make Cale Makar&#39;s record-setting contract look really team-friendly. | Andrew Maclean/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Avalanche Central Division odds shift as Kaprizov’s Wild close the gap</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/avalanche-central-division-odds-shift-as-kaprizov-s-wild-close-the-gap-01m646vwab43?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m646vwab43</guid><description>The Colorado Avalanche are facing a considerable challenge from the Minnesota Wild, as the Central Division race gets tighter.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:22:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5509,h_3098,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/108/01m6478grk70tyw2gvtj.jpg" caption="The Colorado Avalanche are facing a considerable challenge from the Minnesota Wild, as the Central Division race gets tighter. | AAron Ontiveroz/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Avalanche actually showed up in revenge win against Devils</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/avalanche-actually-showed-up-in-revenge-win-against-devils-01m646bwz460?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m646bwz460</guid><description>The Colorado Avalanche actually showed up on Wednesday night, and showed why they are a dominant team.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:07:56 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4349,h_2446,x_0,y_145/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/108/01m646h41esj69jgpgp7.jpg" caption="Oct 28, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (39) celebrates with defenseman Devon Toews (7) and defenseman Brent Burns (84) after the game against the New Jersey Devils at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Avalanche facing new injury concern with Josh Manson</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/avalanche-facing-new-injury-concern-with-josh-manson-01m62vgavsty?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m62vgavsty</guid><description>The Colorado Avalanche are looking at another costly injury, this time potentially befalling Josh Manson on Wednesday night.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:38:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6721,h_3780,x_239,y_399/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/108/01m62vnghkf6wcfvt1p2.jpg" caption="Oct 13, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (39) and Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (42) faces the Dallas Stars attack during the second period at the American Airlines Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. 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Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Colorado Avalanche coming out flat vs Devils would spell bad news</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/colorado-avalanche-coming-out-flat-vs-devils-would-spell-bad-news-01m61b0hpyzb?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Graham Tiedtke</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m61b0hpyzb</guid><description>The Colorado Avalanche cannot come out flat against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:09:18 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_43/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/108/01m61b1r25d374hvwsx4.jpg" caption="Colorado Avalanche v Nashville Predators | John Russell/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Graham Tiedtke"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Avalanche have a chance to answer Devils amid frustrating start</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/avalanche-have-a-chance-to-answer-devils-amid-frustrating-start-01m6160rr0w8?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6160rr0w8</guid><description>The Colorado Avalanche will be looking to avenge an early-season loss in their second and final meeting against the New Jersey Devils.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:03:21 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5536,h_3114,x_0,y_234/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/108/01m6165de287gsjsvsr9.jpg" caption="Oct 20, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA;  New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) and Colorado Avalanche center Brock Nelson (11) face off during the second period at Prudential Center.  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Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Avalanche might have reason to be concerned about Parker Kelly</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/avalanche-might-have-reason-to-be-concerned-about-parker-kelly-01m5xmc7njvk?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5xmc7njvk</guid><description>The Colorado Avalanche may have some reason to be concerned about Parker Kelly after a career year last season.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1439,h_809,x_239,y_92/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/108/01m5xmmccqxyy5fjzrz9.jpg" caption="The Colorado Avalanche may have some reason to be concerned about Parker Kelly after a career year last season. | Rich Graessle/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Avalanche need their depth forwards to really step up amid ‘weird’ stretch</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/avalanche-need-their-depth-forwards-to-really-step-up-amid-weird-stretch-01m5xjzc3wv4?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5xjzc3wv4</guid><description>The Colorado Avalanche need to get their depth forwards stepping up in order to get past the weird stretch they&#39;re in.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2449,h_1377,x_602,y_106/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/108/01m5xk2nqer1bctnkea2.jpg" caption="Apr 23, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Parker Kelly (17) warms up prior to game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. 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Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Avalanche comeback falls short in disappointing loss to Flyers</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/avalanche-comeback-falls-short-in-disappointing-loss-to-flyers-01m5bgnfk6y9?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5bgnfk6y9</guid><description>The Colorado Avalanche dropped a tough loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, as their comeback bid fell short on Monday night.</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:09:20 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4666,h_2624,x_627,y_125/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/108/01m5bgxrfkt5he6x0ya6.jpg" caption="Oct 19, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Oliver Bonk (59) and Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) battle for position in front of goaltender Joseph Woll (53) during the second period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. 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Downing-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hellebuyck suspension ending could reopen Avalanche trade talk</title><link>https://milehighsticking.com/hellebuyck-suspension-ending-could-reopen-avalanche-trade-talk-01m57hps9wx4?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m57hps9wx4</guid><description>The end of Connor Hellebuyck&#39;s suspension will reignite trade talk, with the Colorado Avalanche potentially coming up in the chatter.</description><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3328,h_1872,x_812,y_327/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/108/01m57hwe57merdmncva0.jpg" caption="Apr 2, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) makes a glove save on a Dallas Stars shot during the second period at the American Airlines Center. 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