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Devon Toews scores in overtime and Avalanche rally for 3-2 win over Rangers

Jan. 15, 2025 00:28 AM EST

DENVER (AP) — Devon Toews scored 4:23 into overtime after Artturi Lehkonen tied the game late in regulation, and the Colorado Avalanche began a five-game homestand with a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. It was the Avalanche's 14th comeback victory of the season....

Injured Avs goalie Scott Wedgewood estimated week-to-week after play that drew Jared Bednar's wrath

Jan. 03, 2025 17:41 PM EST

DENVER (AP) — Jared Bednar received some clarity from the league on why a whistle wasn't blown to stop a play with his goaltender Scott Wedgewood hurt and down on the ice. It doesn't mean the Colorado Avalanche coach fully agrees with what he heard. “We had a good...

Toews scores in overtime, Avalanche overcome 3-goal deficit to beat Sabres 6-5

Jan. 03, 2025 01:46 AM EST

DENVER (AP) — Devon Toews scored 48 seconds into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-5 on Thursday night and extend their winning streak to six games. After trailing 3-0 in the second period, the Avalanche regrouped and...

Chychrun scores his 11th goal of the season as the Capitals beat the Bruins 3-1

Dec. 31, 2024 15:25 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jakob Chychrun scored his 11th goal of the season to tie for the most among NHL defensemen, and the Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Tuesday. Chychrun matched Colorado's Cale Makar and Columbus' Zach Werenski. The pending unrestricted free agent...

Kiviranta records hat trick, MacKinnon notches 2 assists as Avalanche beat Kraken 5-2

Dec. 22, 2024 22:52 PM EST

DENVER (AP) — Joel Kiviranta scored three goals, including twice into an empty net, Nathan MacKinnon notched his third straight two-assist game and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2 on Sunday night. Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar also added goals to propel...

Makar, Avalanche continue special teams success in 4-2 win over Ducks

Dec. 21, 2024 00:51 AM EST

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Cale Makar had a power-play goal and an assist, Parker Kelly scored short-handed and the Colorado Avalanche capitalized on special teams to get a 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night. Nathan MacKinnon had an empty-net goal and two assists, Valeri...

Kiviranta scores twice in 3rd, Blackwood gets win over former team as Avalanche beat Sharks 4-2

Dec. 20, 2024 02:53 AM EST

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Joel Kiviranta scored twice in the third period, Mackenzie Blackwood made 32 saves against his former team and the Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 on Thursday night. The Avalanche have won five of seven, while the Sharks have dropped six of...

Guenther has 2 goals and an assist as Utah beats Avalanche 4-1

Dec. 12, 2024 23:50 PM EST

DENVER (AP) — Dylan Guenther had two goals and an assist and the Utah Hockey Club beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 on Thursday night. Vladislav Kolyachonok and Kevin Stenlund also scored as Utah improved to 3-0-1 in its last four games. Karel Vejmelka stopped 22 shots. ...

Scott Wedgewood stops 25 shots in the Avalanche's 4-0 win over the Devils

Dec. 08, 2024 21:58 PM EST

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Scott Wedgewood stopped 25 shots for his seventh career shutout, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday night. Ross Colton, Logan O'Connor, Artturi Lehkonen and Parker Kelly scored for the Avalanche (16-13-0). Casey...

Nichushkin, Georgiev lead Avalanche to 2-1 win over slumping Red Wings

Dec. 07, 2024 21:59 PM EST

DETROIT (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin scored his third goal in two games, Alexandar Georgiev made 28 saves and the Colorado Avalanche beat the slumping Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Saturday night. Cale Makar scored on the power play for Colorado. Makar leads all NHL defensemen with 35...