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• Steve Downie out for season with torn ACL

  January 23, 2013 8:23 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche will be without Steve Downie for the rest of the season after the forward tore his ACL against Los Angeles on Tuesday night. The team announced Wednesday that he will soon undergo surgery. Downie left the game in the second period as the Avalanche... more »

• Skier killed in Colo. avalanche had scouted area

  January 21, 2013 1:55 PM

  ASPEN, Colo. (AP) - The man killed in an avalanche near Marble had skied the area earlier in the day and week without any problems. James Lindenblatt, 37, of Frisco died in the Jan. 13 slide. A report by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center issued Sunday said that he and... more »

• Avs players take ice as they wait for NHL season

  January 8, 2013 8:57 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - After 27 hours of exhausting travel as he made his way from Italy to Denver, Matt Duchene was ready for only one thing - hockey. Soon after landing back in town, the Colorado Avalanche forward made his way to the rink. Even in his jet-lagged condition,... more »

• Lindstrom's SO goal gives Avs win over Blackhawks

  October 22, 2011 11:41 PM

  CHICAGO (AP) - Joakim Lindstrom scored the only goal in the shootout and the Colorado Avalanche won their sixth straight road game by beating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 on Saturday night. Semyon Varlamov made 34 saves through overtime, then stopped Viktor Stalberg, Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane in the shootout... more »

• Avs retire sweater of Peter Forsberg

  October 8, 2011 10:23 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Peter Forsberg had his No. 21 jersey retired by the Colorado Avalanche before the season opener against the Detroit Red Wings. The team also raised a banner with his name and number to the Pepsi Center rafters Saturday night, where it will hang alongside those of Joe... more »

• NHL players, researchers take hard look at helmets

  September 29, 2011 4:18 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The custom-fitted helmet that Colorado Avalanche forward Peter Mueller will wear this season provides peace of mind as much as added protection. He was so concerned about suffering yet another concussion, Mueller opted for an Easton model that cradles the base of his skull and safeguards... more »

• Burgundy edges White in Avs intrasquad scrimmage

  September 21, 2011 2:51 AM

  The White team rallied from a 2-1 deficit to beat the Burgundy 4-3 in the Colorado Avalanche annual Burgundy-White team scrimmage Tuesday night at the Air Force Academy. Defenseman Erik Johnson scored the game winner at 11:12 of the third period. Ryan Stoa, Brad Malone, and Matt Duchene also... more »

• Two former Avs killed in plane crash

  September 8, 2011 2:32 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Two former Colorado Avalanche players were among those killed in the crash of a Russian jet carrying a top hockey team. Avalanche president Pierre Lacroix said Wednesday that the organization is "deeply saddened" by the deaths of Ruslan Salei of Belarus and Karlis Skrastins of Latvia. Former... more »

• Former Avs enforcer Wade Belak found dead

  August 31, 2011 10:25 PM

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Former Colorado Avalanche enforcer Wade Belak, who last played with the Nashville Predators, has been found dead in a hotel room in Toronto. He apparently hung himself. The Predators learned of Belak's death from NHL security Wednesday. The team issued a statement saying the organization was... more »

• Former Avalanche star Drury retires

  August 19, 2011 10:59 PM

  Chris Drury is retiring from the NHL two months after the former New York Rangers captain had the final year of his contract bought out by the team. The 34-year-old Drury is coming off an injury-plagued season that limited him to 24 games. He made the announcement Friday through the... more »

• Avs sign first round picks

  July 28, 2011 8:11 PM

  DENVER (AP) - First-round picks Gabriel Landeskog and Duncan Siemens have signed three-year deals with the Colorado Avalanche. Landeskog was the second overall selection in the June draft, while Siemens was taken at No. 11. They are both scheduled to participate in the Avalanche's training camp this fall. The 18-year-old... more »

• Avs sign defenseman

  July 14, 2011 1:40 AM

  DENVER (AP) (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche have bolstered their defense by signing Shane O'Brien to a one-year deal. The team didn't disclose terms of the deal announced Wednesday. O'Brien suited up for Nashville last season, scoring two goals and dishing out seven assists in 80 games. He also played... more »

• Avalanche sign forwards Galiardi, Rissmiller

  July 12, 2011 10:13 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche have signed forwards T.J. Galiardi and Patrick Rissmiller to one-year contracts. Financial terms of the deal, announced Tuesday, weren't revealed. The 23-year-old Galiardi played only 35 games last season because of wrist and forearm injuries. He finished with seven goals and eight assists. The... more »

• Avs Burgundy White game returns to AFA

  July 7, 2011 12:57 AM

  DENVER - The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced Wednesday that the team will hold its annual Burgundy/White Game at Cadet Ice Arena on the grounds of the Air Force Academy on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 6:30 p.m. This marks the fourth time that the Air Force Academy has hosted... more »

• Avs sign a pair of players

  June 30, 2011 9:46 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche have signed defensemen Ryan O'Byrne and Matt Hunwick. O'Byrne, signed to a two-year deal on Thursday, was acquired from Montreal in November and had a career-high10 assists in 64 games with the Avalanche. The 26-year-old was the team leader in hits (168), along with... more »

• Avs will retire Forsberg's number 21

  June 30, 2011 5:42 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche will retire Peter Forsberg's number before the season opener on Oct. 8 against the Detroit Red Wings. Forsberg's number (21) will join those of Patrick Roy (33), Joe Sakic (19) and Ray Bourque (77) in the rafters at Pepsi Center. The former NHL MVP... more »

• Avalanche take Landeskog with second pick

  June 24, 2011 8:35 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche selected Swedish forward Gabriel Landeskog with the second overall pick in the NHL draft on Friday. The 18-year-old Landeskog has played the last two seasons with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League. He had 36 goals and 30 assists in 2010-11. The... more »

• Avs release next season's schedule

  June 23, 2011 4:31 PM

  DENVER - The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club today released its schedule for the 2011-12 National Hockey League regular season. The Avalanche will open its 16th season in Denver by hosting the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Pepsi Center. Colorado will play a total of 18 home... more »

• Avs promote Deadmarsh to assistant coach

  June 16, 2011 9:53 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado has promoted former Avalanche player Adam Deadmarsh to assistant coach. Deadmarsh, who helped the team win the Stanley Cup in 1996, has spent the last two seasons overseeing video and development. The Avs also brought in Tim Army on Thursday to serve as an assistant... more »

• Avs sign Hejduk to one-year deal

  May 12, 2011 1:11 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Milan Hejduk to a one-year contract through the 2011-12 season. Hejduk completed his 12th season with the Avs last season, scoring 22 goals. The 35-year-old Czech native has scored at least 20 goals in 11 consecutive seasons. The Denver Post reported... more »

• Avs sign North Dakota's Malone to minor league deal

  April 14, 2011 12:53 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Brad Malone to an entry-level contract after he finished up his senior season at North Dakota. Malone will join the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League for the start of the playoffs. A fourth-round pick in 2007, Malone is... more »

• Avs get second overall pick in NHL draft

  April 12, 2011 9:01 PM

  TORONTO (AP) - The Edmonton Oilers will pick first overall in the NHL draft for a second straight year. The New Jersey Devils won the draft lottery Tuesday, but teams can't move up more than four spots, leaving Edmonton with the first overall pick. The Devils will pick fourth, the... more »

• Tough guy Foote keeps emotions in check while announcing retirement

  April 8, 2011 9:01 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Hard-hitting defenseman Adam Foote remained a tough guy to the end. Even in front of a room full of family and teammates, the longtime Colorado Avalanche standout kept his emotions in check as he announced his retirement Friday. Like that, one of the final links to the... more »

• Super Joe takes front office job with the Avs

  March 26, 2011 1:12 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Joe Sakic is joining the Colorado Avalanche front office. The longtime Colorado captain will serve as an executive adviser, involved in all facets of hockey operations. He will also represent the team at the board of governors meetings as an alternate governor. He takes on his new... more »

• Avs pull off multi-player deal with St. Louis

  February 19, 2011 2:46 AM

  DENVER - The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced late Friday that the team has acquired defenseman Erik Johnson, forward Jay McClement and a first-round pick in either the 2011 or 2012 NHL Entry Draft from the St. Louis Blues. In return, the Avalanche gave up the services of defenseman Kevin... more »

• Duchene day-to-day with hand injury

  February 16, 2011 2:53 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Avalanche center Matt Duchene is listed as day-to-day with a hand injury. Duchene left Monday's game against the Calgary Flames at the Pepsi Center after injuring his hand late in the second period and missed practice Tuesday. Team officials tell The Denver Post that he's questionable for... more »

• The comeback is over - Forsberg retires

  February 14, 2011 7:43 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The typically stoic Peter Forsberg was quite emotional as he announced he was stepping away from hockey because of a bothersome right foot that left him vulnerable on the ice. Flanked by his fiancée, Forsberg choked up several times Monday as he pulled the plug on his... more »

• Forsberg retires after 2 games

  February 14, 2011 12:15 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Avalanche forward Peter Forsberg is retiring from the NHL after playing in just two games during his latest comeback. A chronic foot ailment cut short Forsberg's career. He made a brief return in 2008 and didn't play in the NHL again until this month. He took... more »

• Avs hopeful O'Reilly will be back soon

  February 4, 2011 1:16 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado forward Ryan O'Reilly will miss his sixth straight game with a shoulder injury. Avs coach Joe Sacco said after the morning skate that he's "hopeful" O'Reilly will be ready soon, but he won't be available for the game Thursday night against Minnesota. O'Reilly has been out... more »

• Avs Blues game will be made up February 22

  February 3, 2011 1:44 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche at St. Louis Blues game that was postponed due to severe weather has been rescheduled for Feb. 22. The NHL announced the makeup date on Wednesday. The game originally set for Tuesday night was postponed hours before the scheduled start. Missouri has been... more »

• Forsberg goes through vigorous workout with Avs

  February 2, 2011 4:50 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP)-After a vigorous workout with the Colorado Avalanche, Peter Forsberg sounded a little less optimistic about his comeback attempt. The Former NHL MVP sat out shifts at practice Wednesday as he fiddled with his right skate on the bench. Forsberg has played sporadically in recent years because... more »

• Avalanche-Blues game postponed because of weather

  February 1, 2011 3:20 PM

  ST. LOUIS (AP)-The NHL game in St. Louis between the Colorado Avalanche and Blues scheduled for Tuesday night has been postponed because of severe weather conditions. The Blues say the NHL will determine a makeup date. The game would have been the first since the All-Star break for both... more »

• Duchene enjoys skating with Forsberg

  January 26, 2011 2:10 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - There was a time when Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Duchene would've been awed by his boyhood idol standing in the same vicinity, let alone skating on the same ice. That was so eight years ago, though, when the 20-year-old's room was filled with Peter Forsberg memorabilia.... more »

• Forsberg to return to Avalanche?

  January 21, 2011 4:57 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Former NHL MVP Peter Forsberg will practice with the Colorado Avalanche to see if he is in shape for a possible return to the team. The Avalanche said Friday the 37-year-old player will join the team during a morning skate Saturday before an afternoon game against... more »

• Avs lose Fleischmann for the rest of the season

  January 20, 2011 8:46 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche will be without left wing Tomas Fleischmann for the rest of the season after he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung. The condition was discovered Thursday after Fleischmann experienced shortness of breath. Team physician Dr. David Mellman says the 26-year-old Fleischmann... more »

• O'Reilly taken to Minnesota hospital

  January 15, 2011 2:03 AM

  ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Colorado center Ryan O'Reilly was taken off the ice on a stretcher early in the second period Friday night against Minnesota after losing his balance and crashing headfirst into the boards. A team official said O'Reilly had movement in his arms and legs and was... more »

• Avs Duchene selected to play in NHL All-Star Game

  January 12, 2011 2:06 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene has been chosen for his first All-Star game. Duchene, who turns 20 on Sunday, is the team's leading scorer with 18 goals and 25 assists this season. This is Duchene's second season with the Avs after being drafted with the third overall... more »

• Turgeon's daughter killed in auto accident

  December 24, 2010 1:05 AM

  VAUGHN, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico State Police say a Colorado woman has died in a crash that has left her passenger from Texas hospitalized in critical condition. Police say 18-year-old Elizabeth Turgeon, of Cherry Hill Village, died in a two-vehicle accident near Vaughn early Thursday. Investigators say Turgeon was... more »

• Avs trade Hannan to Washington

  November 30, 2010 8:19 PM

  ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - The Washington Capitals have added experience to their defense by acquiring Scott Hannan in a trade that sends forward Tomas Fleischmann to the Colorado Avalanche. The 31-year-old Hannan is in his 12th NHL season, mostly with the San Jose Sharks, who drafted him in the first... more »

• Avs and Bruins swap defensemen

  November 30, 2010 1:12 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche have swapped defensemen with Boston, sending Colby Cohen to the Bruins for Matt Hunwick. Hunwick, 25, has a goal and two assists in 22 games for the Bruins this season. A seventh-round pick by Boston in 2004, Hunwick has played in 164 games and... more »

• Liles is NHL's "Second Star of the Week"

  November 23, 2010 2:20 AM

  NEW YORK (November 22, 2010) -- Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Rick Nash, Colorado Avalanche defenseman John-Michael Liles and Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski have been named the NHL 'Three Stars' for the week ending Nov. 21. FIRST STAR -- RICK NASH, LW, COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS Nash... more »

• Avs swap players with Montreal

  November 12, 2010 2:09 AM

  MONTREAL (AP) - The Montreal Canadiens have traded defenseman Ryan O'Byrne to the Colorado Avalanche for forward Michael Bournival. O'Byrne becomes a restricted free agent this summer and the deal trims $1.4 million from Montreal's payroll. The 6-foot-5 O'Byrne has no points in three games with the Canadiens this season.... more »

• Avs lead the league in injured players

  November 11, 2010 4:09 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Colorado Avalanche defenseman Colby Cohen skipped practice Wednesday because of a bad cold. And he's one of the healthier players. The Avs have been hit hard this season by a rash of injuries, leading to five players being placed on injured reserve, including top goaltender Craig... more »

• Avs goalie Budaj gets a second chance

  November 3, 2010 9:43 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Colorado Avalanche goalie Peter Budaj hardly believed his best days were behind him even as he rode the bench as a backup. He simply thought he needed another shot in net. And not just a game here or there, but a steady dose of playing time... more »

• Budaj stops 33 shots as Avs top Blue Jackets, 5-1

  October 30, 2010 11:40 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Peter Budaj made 33 saves, Paul Stastny and Chris Stewart had a goal and an assist each and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 on Saturday night. David Liffiton, Cody McLeod and David Jones also scored, and Milan Hejduk and David Winnik had two... more »

• Liles sets new NHL defenseman record

  October 27, 2010 3:13 AM

  VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - John-Michael Liles of the Colorado Avalanche set an NHL record among defensemen by earning an assist for a ninth straight game to start a season. Liles helped set up Daniel Winnik's second-period goal Tuesday night in Colorado's 4-3 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks on... more »

• Foote will miss Avs road trip

  October 26, 2010 1:55 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Avalanche captain Adam Foote will not accompany the team on its two-game trip through Canada. The defenseman has been sidelined since suffering a head injury in the first period against San Jose last Thursday. It wasn't clear how he was hurt. Colorado may have defenseman Scott... more »

• Avs Foote leaves game early with head injury

  October 21, 2010 10:26 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Defenseman Adam Foote has left Colorado's game against the San Jose Sharks with a head injury suffered during the first period. The Avalanche say Foote will not return. The 39-year-old team captain played nearly seven minutes in the opening period Thursday night. Foote entered the game needing... more »

• Avs Duchene ready to kick off new season

  October 6, 2010 2:23 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Duchene landed a trophy-sized speckled trout over the summer at his favorite fishing hole back home in Canada. It's simply been that kind of year for Duchene, whether the water is frozen or not. The tough, young scorer led all NHL rookies in... more »

• Avs sign Walker to entry-level deal

  September 29, 2010 1:51 AM

  DENVER (AP) -The Colorado Avalanche have signed right wing Luke Walker to an entry-level contract. The Avalanche didn't disclose the terms of the deal announced Tuesday. Colorado selected the 20-year-old Walker in the fifth round of this year's draft. He scored one goal in two preseason games with Colorado. Walker... more »

• Avs sign Stewart to 2-year deal

  September 3, 2010 3:18 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche remain committed to their youth movement, signing forward Chris Stewart to a two-year deal. The 22-year-old Stewart led the team with 28 goals last season and finished with 64 points. The deal's terms weren't disclosed. Colorado general manager Greg Sherman says the team is... more »

• Kroenke becomes majority owner of the Rams

  August 25, 2010 11:10 PM

  ATLANTA (AP) - The NFL has unanimously approved a proposal for Stan Kroenke to take over as majority owner of the St. Louis Rams as long as he turns over control of his NBA and NHL teams to his son. Kroenke owns 40 percent of the Rams and has exercised... more »

• Avs to celebrate 15th anniversary of first Stanley Cup

  August 20, 2010 2:04 AM

  DENVER - The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club will celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the 1995-96 Stanley Cup Championship team with a special two-day reunion, Oct. 6-7, launching the 2010-11 Avalanche regular season. Coaches and players from the 1996 Cup-winning team will be on hand for the 15-year reunion, representing... more »

• Avs open training camp in just over a month

  August 10, 2010 1:21 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche are gearing up for training camp, with the rookies set to report Sept. 12. Veterans are scheduled for physicals Sept. 17. The rookies will have on-ice practice Sept. 14-16. The team plans on-ice practice and scrimmage sessions from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 18... more »

• Avs move Burgundy-White Scrimmage to Broomfield

  July 14, 2010 1:51 AM

  DENVER - The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced that the team will hold its annual Burgundy/White Game on Monday, Sept. 20 at 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colo. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. This year marks the first time that the Burgundy/White Game will be played in Broomfield.... more »

• Avs sign Yip to 2-year deal

  July 8, 2010 12:45 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Restricted free agent forward Brandon Yip, who led all rookies in goals per game last season, has signed a two-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche. Yip was recalled by the Avs on Dec. 18 and finished with 11 goals and 19 points in 32 games. He was... more »

• Avs add 8 in NHL draft

  June 26, 2010 8:51 PM

  LOS ANGELES - The Colorado Avalanche made eight selections at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft held Friday and Saturday at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. Following is a complete list of the Avalanche's selections at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. # Rd Pick Player Pos Team... more »

• Avs release next season's schedule

  June 23, 2010 10:32 PM

  DENVER - The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club has released its regular season schedule for the upcoming 2010-11 National Hockey League campaign. The Avalanche will open its 15th season in Denver by hosting the Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, Oct. 7, at Pepsi Center. Following the season opener,... more »

• Avs will have hard time matching last year's draft

  June 22, 2010 1:56 AM

  DENVER (AP) - After hitting the jackpot with two high picks in the draft last June, the Colorado Avalanche feel the pressure to replicate that in the upcoming NHL Draft. Hardly easy. Those two players they selected weren't your typical teenagers. From now on, every Colorado draft pick will be... more »

• Avs trade forwards with the Blues

  June 17, 2010 8:03 PM

  ST. LOUIS (AP) - The St. Louis Blues have acquired forward T.J. Hensick from the Avalanche, sending forward Julian Talbot to Colorado. The 24-year-old Hensick had a goal and two assists in seven games for Colorado last season and played 58 games for Lake Erie of the AHL with 20... more »

• Kroenkes aim to keep NBA, NHL, NFL teams

  June 8, 2010 4:11 PM

  Stan Kroenke says he plans to keep the NHL's Colorado Avalanche and NBA's Denver Nuggets in his family if he gains full control of the NFL's St. Louis Rams. The Missouri billionaire owns 40 percent of the Rams and is trying to acquire the rest, but NFL rules prohibit... more »

• Foote signs for one more year

  May 25, 2010 9:44 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche will bring back Adam Foote for a 19th season after signing their captain to a one-year deal. Foote was an integral part of Colorado's turnaround in 2009-10 as he guided a youthful squad into the playoffs a season after finishing last in the Western... more »

• Sharks eliminate Avs from playoffs

  April 25, 2010 12:46 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The San Jose Sharks took the first step toward shedding their label of postseason underachievers. Joe Pavelski scored two goals, including the tiebreaking tally midway through the third period, to lift the Sharks to a series-clinching 5-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night in Game... more »

• Sharks beat Avs in OT and tie series 1-1

  April 17, 2010 2:48 AM

  SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Devin Setoguchi deflected in a loose puck in front of the net for a power-play goal 5:32 into overtime and the San Jose Sharks rallied to even their first-round series, beating the Colorado Avalanche 6-5 in Game 2 on Friday night. Joe Pavelski tied it... more »

• Sharks hoping history doesn't repeat

  April 15, 2010 9:48 PM

  SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - The San Jose Sharks find themselves in an all-too-familiar position, trailing in a playoff series after dropping a disappointing series opener at home. Now they need to make sure that the 2-1 loss in Game 1 to the Colorado Avalanche doesn't turn into an even... more »

• Stewart's goal lifts Avs to game 1 win in San Jose

  April 15, 2010 1:39 AM

  SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Chris Stewart's shot deflected off San Jose defender Rob Blake's skate and into the net with 50 seconds left in regulation to give the Colorado Avalanche a 2-1 victory Wednesday night in the opener of the first-round series. The loss was just the latest playoff... more »

• Duchene will play in game 1 in San Jose

  April 13, 2010 10:47 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Avalanche rookie Matt Duchene says he will be ready for the playoff opener in San Jose despite a torso injury. Duchene skated Tuesday and said afterward he's "excited to get going." The Avalanche face the Sharks on Wednesday. Colorado will be without forward Peter Mueller, who... more »

• Avs hopeful Duchene can play in game 1 at San Jose

  April 13, 2010 1:28 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche remain hopeful that they'll have rookie Matt Duchene back on the ice for the playoff opener against San Jose despite a torso injury. Duchene skated Monday with no setbacks. Colorado opens with the Sharks on Wednesday. The 19-year-old Duchene hurt his torso in a... more »

• Avs lose to Blackhawks in possible playoff preview

  April 10, 2010 1:05 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colin Fraser scored twice, Jonathan Toews had a goal and an assist and the Chicago Blackhawks moved closer to clinching the top seed in the Western Conference with a 5-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night. Antti Niemi had 30 saves, Patrick Sharp and Kris... more »

• Duchene suffers torso injury

  April 10, 2010 12:58 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Avalanche rookie Matt Duchene suffered a torso injury Friday night and did not return to the game against Chicago. Duchene was hurt in the first period against the Blackhawks and was ruled out for the rest of the game. Duchene, 19, was the third overall pick... more »

• Avs fall in OT in Edmonton

  April 8, 2010 1:58 AM

  EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) - Ryan Whitney scored at 3:50 of overtime to give the Edmonton Oilers a 5-4 victory over the playoff-bound Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night Matt Hendricks tied it at 4 for Colorado with 7:02 left in regulation. After Matt Duchene, Ryan O'Reilly and Marek Svatos scored in... more »

• Avs beat Canucks to clinch playoff spot

  April 7, 2010 1:54 AM

  VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - Rookie Matt Duchene used a strong deke to the forehand to score the only goal of a shootout and put the Colorado Avalanche in the playoffs with a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. Craig Anderson stopped 28 shots through overtime and... more »

• Slumping Avs lose again

  April 1, 2010 1:46 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Jason Blake had a goal and four assists, Saku Koivu added a goal and three assists and the Anaheim Ducks kept their slim playoff hopes alive while dealing a setback to Colorado's with a 5-2 victory over the Avalanche on Wednesday night. With six games remaining, the... more »

• Avs get a point but lose in overtime in LA

  March 23, 2010 1:24 AM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) - Drew Doughty scored on a fierce slap shot with 1:20 left in overtime, and the Los Angeles Kings recovered from T.J. Galiardi's dramatic tying goal for a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night. Ryan Smyth scored his second goal with 10:05 left in... more »

• Desperate Flames hang on to beat Avs

  March 18, 2010 12:14 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Rene Bourque scored two goals, Vesa Toskala made 32 saves and the Calgary Flames beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Wednesday night to keep pace in the Western Conference playoff race. Eric Nystrom also scored for the Flames, who are in ninth place with 79 points, one... more »

• Avs Wilson leaves game with head injury

  March 18, 2010 12:09 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Wilson has suffered a head injury against the Calgary Flames and will not return to the lineup. Wilson got into a fight with Flames forward Jamal Mayers with 3:23 left in the first period and drew a five-minute major. Wilson, a rookie, missed... more »

• Avs complete season sweep of Blues

  March 17, 2010 2:27 AM

  ST. LOUIS (AP) - Peter Mueller scored twice on a three-point game that matched his career best and Paul Stastny netted his fifth goal in three games with two assists, helping the Colorado Avalanche sweep the season series against the St. Louis Blues with a 5-3 victory on Tuesday night.... more »

• Avs come from behind to win in Dallas

  March 14, 2010 8:54 PM

  DALLAS (AP) - Craig Anderson made 48 saves, Paul Stastny scored twice, and the Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat Dallas 5-3 on Sunday, dealing another blow to the Stars' playoff chances. Brandon Segal scored twice in a span of 1 minute and 22 seconds of the second period to give... more »

• Avs pitch shutout against Panthers

  March 12, 2010 2:43 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Craig Anderson made 27 saves to move into a tie for the NHL shutout lead with seven, and Paul Stastny scored twice in the Colorado Avalanche's 3-0 victory over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night. Anderson matched New Jersey's Martin Brodeur, Phoenix's Ilya Bryzgalov and Florida's Tomas... more »

• Canucks pull off amazing comeback against Avs

  March 10, 2010 1:16 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Jannik Hansen scored the decisive goal with 2:08 remaining, Mikael Samuelsson had his first NHL hat trick, and the Vancouver Canucks rallied to beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-4 on Tuesday night. Hansen snapped the tie with an unusual goal that was confirmed by video replay. Aaron Rome... more »

• Stewart gets hat trick as Avs blow out Blues

  March 7, 2010 2:38 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Chris Stewart completed his first NHL hat trick with a penalty shot, and Milan Hejduk scored twice in his return from a seven-week injury layoff to help the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 7-3 on Saturday night. Craig Anderson made 39 saves in his team-record... more »

• Former Avalanche player haunts old team

  March 5, 2010 1:24 AM

  GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Wojtek Wolski beat his former Colorado teammates in his Phoenix debut, scoring the go-ahead goal with 22 seconds left in the Coyotes' 3-1 victory over the Avalanche on Thursday night. Wolski joined the Coyotes on Wednesday in one of the seven deals the team pulled off... more »

• Avs come from behind to beat Ducks in Anaheim

  March 4, 2010 2:10 AM

  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Matt Duchene scored the go-ahead goal with 11:51 to play, Peter Mueller scored in his Avalanche debut, and Colorado snapped the Anaheim Ducks' 11-game home winning streak with a 4-3 victory Wednesday night. Chris Stewart and T.J. Galiardi also scored and Craig Anderson made 31 saves... more »

• Avs make another deal prior to trade deadline

  March 4, 2010 2:04 AM

  RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Hurricanes traded five veteran players and stockpiled draft picks in a flurry of deals before the NHL deadline. General manager Jim Rutherford says the Hurricanes dealt defenseman Joe Corvo to the Washington Capitals, forwards Stephane Yelle and prospect Harrison Reed to the Colorado Avalanche... more »

• Wings edge Avs at Pepsi Center

  March 2, 2010 1:44 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Nicklas Lidstrom scored a power-play goal with 9:03 left in the third period and lifted the Detroit Red Wings past the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Monday night. Tomas Holmstrom had a goal and two assists, Pavel Datsyuk had two assists and Jimmy Howard made 22 saves for... more »

• Avs beat Coyotes in thriller

  February 13, 2010 5:25 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Rookie Matt Duchene scored his second goal of the game with 4:16 left, Craig Anderson made 31 saves, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Phoenix Coyotes 2-1 Friday night for their fourth consecutive victory. Duchene, the third overall pick in the June draft, redirected Brett Clark's shot... more »

• Avs come from behind for thrilling overtime win

  February 11, 2010 2:44 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Kyle Cumiskey scored 9 seconds into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Atlanta Thrashers 4-3 on Wednesday night. Chris Stewart had a goal and an assist, Chris Durno also scored, Paul Stastny had three assists, and Craig Anderson made 33 saves... more »

• Avs pound Blues at Pepsi Center

  February 9, 2010 2:02 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Brandon Yip scored two goals, Chris Stewart had a goal and two assist and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Monday night. Paul Stastny had a goal and an assist, T.J. Galiardi also scored, and Craig Anderson made 32 saves for the Avalanche.... more »

• Avs lose in music city

  February 5, 2010 1:33 AM

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Patric Hornqvist had two power-play goals and an assist to help the Nashville Predators beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 on Thursday night. The Predators came into the game seventh in the Western Conference, only four points behind sixth-place Colorado, and they now have earned five of... more »

• Avs end losing streak

  February 3, 2010 1:40 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Brandon Yip had two goals, including the go-ahead score, Ryan O'Reilly added a pair of short-handed goals, and the Colorado Avalanche snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 on Tuesday night. T.J. Galiardi had four assists, and Craig Anderson made 20 saves... more »

• Minnesota ends Avs winning streak

  January 28, 2010 11:40 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Martin Havlat's goal with 4:49 left sent the Minnesota Wild to a 1-0 win over Colorado on Thursday night, denying Craig Anderson another shutout and handing the Avalanche their first loss since Jan. 8 at Carolina. Anderson, going for his third shutout in four games, slid to... more »

• Avs blank Oilers for 4th straight win!

  January 19, 2010 4:04 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Kyle Cumiskey and Matt Duchene each scored twice and Craig Anderson stopped 24 shots, helping the Colorado Avalanche to their fourth straight win in a 6-0 rout of Edmonton on Monday night. The Oilers have dropped eight straight and 15 of 16. It was Colorado's highest offensive... more »

• Av's Hejduk needs knee surgery, will miss Olympics

  January 18, 2010 4:44 PM

  Colorado Avalanche forward Milan Hejduk needs knee surgery and will miss the Vancouver Olympics. Hejduk told The Associated Press on Monday that he will not represent the Czech Republic at the games. He'll have arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday. Hejduk was a member of the gold-medal winning team at... more »