MacKinnon claims NHL’s First Star for last week’s six-point explosion
MacKinnon is beginning to pile up the honors as he's became a Hart Trophy contender for a rapidly maturing Avalanche squad.
Frei: All Aboard! The Avalanche bandwagon is gaining momentum
Banished since the amazing 112-point season under Patrick Roy in 2013-14 -- an accomplishment diminished by the first-round…
Pepsi Center energy helps Avalanche extend streak in win over the Rangers
In Saturday matinee, the Colorado Avalanche extended their win streak to nine in a victory over the New York Rangers.
Avalanche extend streak to eight games in win over Sharks
The Colorado Avalanche remain unbeaten in 2018 following win over San Jose Sharks on the shoulders of Nathan MacKinnon and…
Nathan MacKinnon believes Avs success is coming sooner than you think
MacKinnon is optimistic about a turnaround that could see the Avalanche catapult themselves to the top echelon of Stanley Cup…
Playoffs? Avs’ star wants to win the Stanley Cup
Nathan MacKinnon knows they have to get in the playoffs first, but the MVP candidate thinks the Avs have a legitimate shot at the…
Frei: Humble Nathan MacKinnon doesn’t mind not getting recognized… at the mall
I told Nathan MacKinnon Friday he would hate the question, but I was going to ask it, anyway. Do you feel like you’re becoming…
Landeskog wears the ‘C’, but MacKinnon finally leads the way for the Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon is doing more than just putting together a stellar season. You can't take your eyes…
Nathan MacKinnon joins elite group of Avs with second All-Star selection
Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon has just accomplished something no Avs player has managed to do since Joe Sakic.
Momentum mounting on Nathan MacKinnon MVP train
Even the most optimistic of Avalanche fans knew MacKinnon could be really, really good -- but did anyone see this coming?
Frei: What Avs are trying to get back to. Glory Days. Now try to get Springsteen out of your head.
This much we know: Whenever that next home Avalanche playoff game is, there will be six jerseys and numbers overhead. …
Avs announcer McNab calls MacKinnon ‘a top-7’ player in the NHL
For the resurgent Avalanche, one player in particular has stood out: forward Nathan MacKinnon, who ranks fifth in the NHL in…
Frei: At the Christmas break, Avalanche is a turnaround story
With only minimal hesitancy, I'll go along now, with the Avalanche sitting at 17-15-3, or barely short of winning half its games.…
Recent Avalanche success breeds confidence in rebuild and hope for playoffs
After a back-breaking December last season, the Avalanche remain in the hunt for a wildcard playoff position midway through this…
On this (unnamed) line, Gabe Landeskog amps up his scoring
The Avalanche will be 15-15-2 going into Monday night's home game against Pittsburgh, the second matchup in eight days of the…
And the Nathan MacKinnon answer is …
On November 2, my commentary on a certain Avalanche 22-year-old center was headlined: “Why can’t Nathan MacKinnon do that every…
Avalanche buries Panthers on the road
The Colorado Avalanche knows how to bounce back and make a statement.
The Year in Pictures 2017: Defeat
The Colorado sports scene had many moments of triumph in 2017, but it was also met with its fair share of disappointment.
Noted hockey pundit Yogi Berra would call this Deja Vu All Over Again
If Disney On Ice has as many problems in its upcoming eight-performance stand in the same arena, stars Olaf, Kristoff, Anna, Elsa…
MacKinnon and O’Reilly meet again
This will be Ryan O'Reilly's third Pepsi Center visit since the trade that sent him and Jamie McGinn to the Sabres for Nikita…
Nathan MacKinnon was the best player in the NHL in November
On Friday the NHL named MacKinnon its No. 1 star for the month.
Catching up with Jared Bednar
Avalanche GM Joe Sakic essentially labeled the possibility of firing a first-time, first-year head coach preposterous -- and it…
Pucks go Wild in a shootout loss for the Avalanche
The Minnesota Wild halted the Colorado Avalanche winning streak right in its tracks with a thrilling, highly-defensive 3-2…
More production from MacKinnon helps Avalanche continue to strong play at home
The Colorado Avalanche continue to impress at home after defeating the Dallas Stars Wednesday night at Pepsi Center. Nathan…
Avs best Red Wings in OT thriller
After suffering a tough loss in Nashville on Saturday night, the Colorado Avalanche bounced back in glorious fashion on Sunday at…