Colorado Avalanche

33-22-1-1
4th in Central Division
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Fri, Feb 21, 2025

1:57 PM - Josh Manson (Col) (lower body) is set to miss Colorado's next two games because he won't be joining the Avalanche for their upcoming road trip, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Friday.

1:56 PM - Valeri Nichushkin (Col) (lower body) will not travel with the Avalanche during their upcoming two-game road trip that starts Saturday in Nashville, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

1:29 PM - Valeri Nichushkin (Col) (lower body) returned to practice Thursday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Mon, Feb 17, 2025

5:02 PM - Nathan MacKinnon (Col) scored two goals in Canada's 5-3 win over Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday.

12:49 PM - Cale Makar (Col) (illness) is expected to be in action for Canada against Finland on Monday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

Sun, Feb 16, 2025

3:53 PM - Cale Makar (Col) (illness) participated in Sunday's optional practice and will likely be a game-time decision for Monday's 4 Nations Face-Off game against Finland, Claire Hanna of TSN reports.

Sat, Feb 15, 2025

12:29 PM - Cale Makar (Col) Jon Cooper said Saturday that Makar (illness) will be a game-time decision versus the United States.

Fri, Feb 14, 2025

12:22 PM - Cale Makar (Col) -- who missed practice Friday due to an illness -- is expected to suit up in Saturday's clash with Team USA after coach Jon Cooper told reporters Friday, "I'm confident he'll be there," per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

11:20 AM - Cale Makar (Col) missed practice Friday with an illness, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Wed, Feb 12, 2025

4:20 PM - Calum Ritchie (Col) is having a strong campaign with OHL Oshawa, supplying 14 goals and 59 points through 32 outings.

Sat, Feb 08, 2025

9:46 AM - Trent Miner (Col) was loaned to AHL Colorado on Saturday.

Thu, Feb 06, 2025

2:33 PM - Josh Manson (Col) (lower body) will miss the next two games, Salim Nadim Valji of TSN reports Thursday.

2:06 PM - Mackenzie Blackwood (Col) was the first goalie off during Thursday's morning skate, Conor McGahey of Altitude TV reports, indicating that he'll draw the start on the road against Calgary.

Mon, Feb 03, 2025

1:43 PM - Casey Mittelstadt (Col) distributed an even-strength assist and went plus-1 Sunday in a 2-0 win over Philadelphia.

1:35 PM - Cale Makar (Col) produced a power-play assist in a team-high 26:51 of ice time in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Flyers.

1:25 PM - Jonathan Drouin (Col) generated two assists, one on the power play, in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Flyers.

1:15 PM - Samuel Girard (Col) scored an even-strength goal on three shots and went plus-1 Sunday in a 2-0 win over Philadelphia.

1:06 PM - Nathan MacKinnon (Col) netted a power-play marker on four shots in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Flyers.

12:40 PM - Mackenzie Blackwood (Col) posted a 24-save shutout Sunday in a 2-0 win over the Flyers.

11:56 AM - Valeri Nichushkin (Col) (lower body) was put on injured reserve Monday.

11:50 AM - Oliver Kylington (Col) (upper body) was removed from injured reserve Monday.

Sun, Feb 02, 2025

6:18 PM - Scott Wedgewood (Col) is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

4:20 PM - Scott Wedgewood (Col) (undisclosed) isn't in the lineup for Sunday's home game against Philadelphia.

2:36 PM - Mackenzie Blackwood (Col) will patrol the home crease against Philadelphia on Sunday.

Sat, Feb 01, 2025

6:35 PM - Trent Miner (Col) will be recalled from AHL Colorado prior to Sunday's game versus the Flyers.

Fri, Jan 31, 2025

12:35 PM - Mackenzie Blackwood (Col) is expected to start at home against the Blues on Friday, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

2:53 PM - Oliver Kylington (Col) (upper body) is expected to return to action before the Avalanche play their last game before the break Feb. 7, per Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now.

2:47 PM - Valeri Nichushkin (Col) (lower body) should be able to draw back into the lineup immediately after the 4 Nations Face-Off, which would put his projected return date as Feb. 22, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports Thursday.

Wed, Jan 29, 2025

1:46 PM - Josh Manson (Col) produced an assist, two shots on goal, two hits, three blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Islanders.

1:44 PM - Jack Drury (Col) scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Islanders.

1:42 PM - Artturi Lehkonen (Col) scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Islanders.

11:58 AM - Valeri Nichushkin (Col) (lower body) is expected to be out of action through the 4 Nations Face-Off, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

8:24 AM - Martin Necas (Col) notched two assists in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Islanders.

8:20 AM - Mackenzie Blackwood (Col) turned aside 23 of 27 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Islanders, with New York's final goal getting scored into an empty net.

Tue, Jan 28, 2025

11:56 AM - Mackenzie Blackwood (Col) was the first netminder off at Tuesday's morning skate, indicating he'll be between the road pipes versus the Islanders, per Conor McGahey of Altitude TV.

Sun, Jan 26, 2025

12:37 PM - Mackenzie Blackwood (Col) will guard the road net Sunday against the Rangers.

11:07 AM - Jere Innala (Col) was assigned to AHL Colorado on Sunday.

11:06 AM - Miles Wood (Col) was activated from injured reserve Sunday.

Sat, Jan 25, 2025

5:14 PM - Scott Wedgewood (Col) made 12 saves on 14 shots in a 3-1 loss to Boston on Saturday. The third goal the Bruins scored was an empty-netter.

4:48 PM - Artturi Lehkonen (Col) potted a goal on his only shot in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Boston.

12:36 PM - Scott Wedgewood (Col) will guard the visiting cage in Boston on Saturday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

3:34 PM - Oliver Kylington (Col) (upper body) isn't expected to join the Avalanche on their upcoming three-game road trip, which begins Saturday in Boston, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Thursday.

3:26 PM - Miles Wood (Col) (upper body) will join the Avs on their upcoming three-game road trip and is expected to play at some point, Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports reports Thursday.

11:43 AM - Chris Wagner (Col) was called up from AHL Colorado on Thursday,

11:40 AM - Ivan Ivan (Col) was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Thursday.

Wed, Jan 22, 2025

12:34 PM - Mackenzie Blackwood (Col) is expected to get the starting nod at home versus Winnipeg on Wednesday, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.

11:08 AM - Ivan Ivan (Col) was recalled from AHL Colorado on Wednesday.

11:07 AM - Jere Innala (Col) was promoted from AHL Colorado on Wednesday.

10:24 AM - Valeri Nichushkin (Col) (lower body) is back to being considered week-to-week after suffering a setback, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Wednesday.

Tue, Jan 21, 2025

1:30 PM - Samuel Girard (Col) recorded an assist and three hits in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Wild.

Mon, Jan 20, 2025

6:58 PM - Nathan MacKinnon (Col) logged a goal on six shots while also recording a blocked shot in 25:57 of ice time during Monday's 3-1 loss to Minnesota.

6:38 PM - Mackenzie Blackwood (Col) turned aside 23 of 26 shots in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Wild.

2:35 PM - Mackenzie Blackwood (Col) will defend the home crease against the Wild on Monday.

10:52 AM - Jere Innala (Col) was recalled by the Avalanche on Monday.

Sun, Jan 19, 2025

2:46 PM - Valeri Nichushkin (Col) (lower body) participated in Sunday's practice and is inching toward being ready to return to the lineup, according to Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sportss.

Sat, Jan 18, 2025

3:39 PM - Scott Wedgewood (Col) is expected to start at home against Dallas on Saturday, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports.

11:15 AM - Ivan Ivan (Col) was called up from AHL Colorado on Saturday.

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

1:29 PM - Samuel Girard (Col) (upper body) will return to the lineup versus Edmonton on Thursday, according toAvalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey.

12:39 PM - Mackenzie Blackwood (Col) will man the blue paint against Edmonton at home Thursday, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.

Wed, Jan 15, 2025

2:08 PM - John Ludvig (Col) was placed on waivers by the Avalanche on Wednesday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

10:34 AM - Samuel Girard (Col) (upper body) is questionable for Thursday's tilt against Edmonton, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

Tue, Jan 14, 2025

1:28 PM - Mackenzie Blackwood (Col) will patrol the home crease versus the Rangers on Tuesday, per Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now.

Mon, Jan 13, 2025

3:50 PM - Ivan Ivan (Col) (upper body) was activated from injured reserve and assigned to AHL Colorado on Monday.

3:03 PM - Valeri Nichushkin (Col) (lower body) is not expected back any time soon with head coach Jared Bednar telling reporters Monday the winger "probably has some distance to go," per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

2:59 PM - Samuel Girard (Col) (upper body) won't play Tuesday against the Rangers and remains day-to-day, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

11:19 AM - Jere Innala (Col) was summoned from AHL Colorado on Monday.

11:18 AM - Jason Polin (Col) was recalled by the Avalanche on Monday.

Sun, Jan 12, 2025

1:33 PM - Scott Wedgewood (Col) (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Sunday.

1:33 PM - Trent Miner (Col) was assigned to AHL Colorado on Sunday.

12:29 PM - Mackenzie Blackwood (Col) stopped 26 of 28 shots in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Jets, with Winnipeg's final goal getting scored into an empty net.

Sat, Jan 11, 2025

12:42 PM - Mackenzie Blackwood (Col) will defend the road net against the Jets on Saturday, per Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press.

12:42 PM - Samuel Girard (Col) (upper body) will remain out of the lineup Saturday in Winnipeg, according to Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press.

12:01 PM - John Ludvig (Col) was called up from AHL Colorado on Saturday.

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

1:21 PM - Juuso Parssinen (Col) scored a goal on three shots, added two hits and logged two PIM in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Blackhawks.

10:55 AM - Trent Miner (Col) turned aside 17 shots in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Chicago.

Wed, Jan 08, 2025

12:15 PM - Jonathan Drouin (Col) will not be in the lineup against the Blackhawks on Wednesday due to his upper-body injury but is expected to play in Thursday's clash with Minnesota, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

10:21 AM - Mackenzie Blackwood (Col) is set to start on the road against Minnesota on Thursday, per Brennan Vogt of Mile High Hockey on Wednesday.

10:18 AM - Trent Miner (Col) will make his first NHL start during Wednesday's road game against Chicago, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Tue, Jan 07, 2025

1:41 PM - Juuso Parssinen (Col) logged an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.

1:39 PM - Casey Mittelstadt (Col) logged an assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Monday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.

1:36 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored an empty-net goal on three shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.

12:02 PM - Mackenzie Blackwood (Col) turned aside 26 shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.

11:58 AM - Devon Toews (Col) scored two goals, one on the game-winner, and added an assist in Monday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.

Mon, Jan 06, 2025

12:32 PM - Mackenzie Blackwood (Col) will get the starting nod at home versus Florida on Monday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Sun, Jan 05, 2025

6:34 PM - Tye Felhaber (Col) was recalled from AHL Colorado on Sunday.

Sat, Jan 04, 2025

6:39 PM - Mackenzie Blackwood (Col) will protect the home goal versus the Canadiens on Saturday.

5:31 PM - Scott Wedgewood (Col) (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Fri, Jan 03, 2025

3:33 PM - Trent Miner (Col) will be called up by the Avalanche, Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports reports Friday.

3:29 PM - Ross Colton (Col) scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Thursday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sabres.

3:22 PM - Scott Wedgewood (Col) (lower body) continues to undergo further evaluation but won't be back short term after head coach Jared Bednar told reporters Friday, "I'm guessing it's going to be week-to-week," per Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now.

2:09 PM - Devon Toews (Col) notched one goal and two assists in Thursday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sabres. He also recorded four shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating.

2:07 PM - Cale Makar (Col) scored two goals in Thursday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sabres. He also had five shots, one hit, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating.

2:03 PM - Jonathan Drouin (Col) recorded a goal and an assist in Thursday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sabres.

1:58 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) recorded a power-play goal and an even-strength assist in Thursday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sabres.

1:56 PM - Nathan MacKinnon (Col) had three assists, including one on the power play, in Thursday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sabres. He also recorded three shots, one hit, one blocked shot and a plus-2 rating.

12:29 PM - Mackenzie Blackwood (Col) stopped two of three shots and earned the win in relief during Thursday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sabres.

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

1:36 PM - Valeri Nichushkin (Col) (lower body) is expected to be sidelined for 7-10 days according to head coach Jared Bednar, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports Thursday.

1:23 PM - Gabriel Landeskog (Col) coach Jared Bednar said Thursday that Landeskog (knee) remains without a timetable to return, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

1:22 PM - Scott Wedgewood (Col) will defend the home crease versus Buffalo on Thursday, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

11:37 AM - Keaton Middleton (Col) inked a two-year contract extension Thursday.

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