Stories for Colorado Avalanche

• Stewart, Yip lead Avalanche over Blues
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 09:10:03 pm
  
  

  DENVER — Ahead by three goals and down an enforcer, Chris Stewart had a chance for a Gordie Howe hat trick.
  
  He didn't pass up the opportunity.
  

  
  
  
• Blues-Avalanche Preview
  posted on February 07, 2010 - 10:25:04 am
  
  
  STATS Writer

  The Colorado Avalanche began a four-game homestand in impressive fashion, and they hope some more strong play at Pepsi Center can help boost them back to the top of the Northwest Division.

  
  
  
• Anderson, Avalanche keep Oilers on skids
  posted on February 06, 2010 - 09:40:03 pm
  
  
  DENVER -- Wojtek Wolski heard it from everyone from his mother to his coach -- shoot more.
  
  
  
• Oilers-Avalanche Preview
  posted on February 05, 2010 - 02:25:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  The Colorado Avalanche have hit a slight snag during an impressive rise to playoff contention just one season after finishing at the bottom of the Western Conference.

  
  
  
• Predators beat Avalanche, rise in Western standings
  posted on February 04, 2010 - 07:45:03 pm
  
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Fans started tossing caps onto the ice, celebrating what they thought was a hat trick by Nashville captain Jason Arnott.
  
  
  
• Linesman slams hard onto ice, leaves game
  posted on February 04, 2010 - 06:05:03 pm
  
  

  NASHVILLE, Tenn.

  
  
  
• Avalanche-Predators Preview
  posted on February 03, 2010 - 08:35:04 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  When the Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators met two weeks ago, both teams were likely feeling good about their momentum in the Western Conference playoff race.

  
  
  
• Salary Cap Hockey: Trade impact
  posted on February 03, 2010 - 08:46:48 am
  
  
  Ben Valentine

  Normally, talking about trade impact is something that is reserved for the end of February since the NHL trade deadline isn't until March 3.

  
  
  
• Yip, O'Reilly score 2 each in Avs' 5-1 win
  posted on February 02, 2010 - 08:45:02 pm
  
  

  DENVER -- 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 Col

  
  
  
• Blue Jackets-Avalanche Preview
  posted on February 01, 2010 - 09:55:03 am
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  Last season, the Columbus Blue Jackets swept the Colorado Avalanche en route to gaining their first playoff berth. Colorado is poised to return the favor.

  
  
  
• Rangers ride Gaborik's hat trick to victory over Avalanche
  posted on January 31, 2010 - 07:45:02 pm
  
  

  DENVER -- Marian Gaborik had his 10th career hat trick, rookie Chad Johnson made 34 saves for his first NHL win, and the New York Rangers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over t

  
  
  
• Rangers-Avalanche Preview
  posted on January 30, 2010 - 09:50:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  Craig Anderson hasn't surrendered many goals in Colorado over the past two weeks, and the Avalanche haven't lost to the New York Rangers on home ice in more than a decade.

  
  
  
• Modano scores twice in Stars victory
  posted on January 29, 2010 - 08:10:02 pm
  
  

  DALLAS -- Mike Modano scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the third period, to lead the Dallas Stars past the Colorado Avalanche, 3-2 on Friday night.

  
  
  
• Avs captain Foote activated from injured reserve
  posted on January 29, 2010 - 03:05:06 pm
  
  

  DENVER -- The Colorado Avalanche have activated defenseman Adam Foote, their captain who missed seven games with a sprained ankle, and he'll be available for the team's game Friday night at Dallas.

  
  
  
• Avalanche-Stars Preview
  posted on January 28, 2010 - 11:15:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  The Colorado Avalanche put together a season-high six-game winning streak behind outstanding play by goaltender Craig Anderson.

  
  
  
• Havlat ends Anderson's scoreless run in Wild win
  posted on January 28, 2010 - 08:40:03 pm
  
  

  DENVER -- 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

  
  
  
• Wild-Avalanche Preview
  posted on January 27, 2010 - 10:00:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  The Colorado Avalanche are playing some of their best hockey of the season. It might take that to defeat the Minnesota Wild.

  
  
  
• Senators' Elliott earns first-star honors
  posted on January 25, 2010 - 05:53:19 pm
  
  
  Canadian Press

  NEW YORK - Goaltenders Brian Elliott of the Ottawa Senators and Craig Anderson of the Colorado Avalanche, plus Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby were named the NHL's three stars of the week

  
  
  
• Stars-Avalanche Preview
  posted on January 23, 2010 - 10:30:03 am
  
  
  STATS Writer

  Following their last-place finish in 2008-09, it's doubtful most would have expected the Colorado Avalanche to contend for a division title this late into the season.

  
  
  
• Anderson makes 29 saves, Avs win 5th straight
  posted on January 22, 2010 - 08:40:09 pm
  
  

  DENVER -- Craig Anderson stopped 29 shots, Matt Duchene and Brandon Yip both scored, and the Colorado Avalanche won their fifth straight by topping the Nashville Predators 2-1 on Friday night.

  
  
  
• Surprising Ryan O'Reilly helps keep the Avs on top
  posted on January 22, 2010 - 11:33:31 pm
  
  
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• Predators-Avalanche Preview
  posted on January 21, 2010 - 11:05:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  A cluster of teams are jockeying for position in the Western Conference playoff race, and the Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche are right in the middle of that mix.

  
  
  
• 3 Up, 3 Down: The pleasant -- and not so pleasant -- first half surprises
  posted on January 21, 2010 - 06:57:31 am
  
  

  3 Up

  1. Avalanche. Nobody expected Colorado to contend. Joe Sakic retired. Another new coach was hired.

  
  
  
• At midseason, the NHL awards (should) go to ...
  posted on January 20, 2010 - 11:28:22 am
  
  
  Craig Custance

  A look at the NHL awards leaders at the 2009-10 season's midpoint:
  

  
  
  
• Sabres D Tyler Myers: 'It is hard to believe I am where I am'
  posted on January 19, 2010 - 06:16:43 pm
  
  
  
  
• Avs win fourth straight with rout of Oilers
  posted on January 18, 2010 - 08:45:03 pm
  
  

  DENVER -- 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

  
  
  
• Avs' Milan Hejduk to undergo knee surgery, miss Olympics
  posted on January 18, 2010 - 01:15:02 pm
  
  

  DENVER -- Avalanche forward Milan Hejduk will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery on Tuesday and miss up to four weeks.

  
  
  
• Avs' Hejduk out 2-4 weeks with knee injury
  posted on January 17, 2010 - 08:20:02 pm
  
  

  DENVER -- Colorado Avalanche forward Milan Hejduk will be out the next two to four weeks after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his knee.

  
  
  
• Oilers-Avalanche Preview
  posted on January 17, 2010 - 11:20:02 am
  
  
  STATS Writer

  A matchup with the woeful Edmonton Oilers would seem to give the Colorado Avalanche a good chance to earn a season high-tying fourth straight win.

  
  
  
• Anderson's 37 saves lifts Colorado over Devils 3-1
  posted on January 16, 2010 - 02:50:03 pm
  
  
  DENVER -- Craig Anderson was honored to face Martin Brodeur.
  
  
  
• Devils-Avalanche Preview
  posted on January 15, 2010 - 10:25:35 am
  
  
  STATS Writer

  The New Jersey Devils' comeback bid fell short in their latest game, but their ability to bounce back from a loss has rarely been an issue.

  
  
  
• Anderson stops 44 as Avalanche edge Flames in shootout
  posted on January 11, 2010 - 10:20:19 pm
  
  

  CALGARY, Alberta — Craig Anderson is feeling comfortable as a starting goaltender in the NHL.
  
  Just ask the Calgary Flames.
  

  
  
  
• Avalanche-Flames Preview
  posted on January 10, 2010 - 06:50:05 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  The Calgary Flames have moved into first place in the Northwest Division, but they have yet to pick up any points against the Colorado Avalanche.

  
  
  
• Avs win in shootout, end Sabres' streak at six
  posted on January 09, 2010 - 07:10:09 pm
  
  
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• Hurricanes claim fight-filled victory over Avalanche
  posted on January 08, 2010 - 10:29:06 pm
  
  
  Associated Press

  RALEIGH, N.C. -- Ray Whitney and the last-place Carolina Hurricanes weren't going down without a fight.

  
  
  
• Avalanche-Sabres Preview
  posted on January 08, 2010 - 09:00:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  Ryan Miller is the face of the Buffalo Sabres, but he's currently sharing the spotlight with rookie defenseman Tyler Myers.

  
  
  
• Avalanche-Hurricanes Preview
  posted on January 07, 2010 - 09:55:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  Despite their latest effort, the Colorado Avalanche have reason for confidence when playing a team from the Eastern Conference - especially when that opponent is the Carolina Hurricanes.

  
  
  
• Okposo lifts Islanders past Avalanche
  posted on January 06, 2010 - 08:45:12 pm
  
  

  DENVER -- Kyle Okposo scored on a 3-on-1 rush with 3:17 remaining, and the New York Islanders beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Wednesday night in the lone meeting between the teams this season.
  
  

• Islanders-Avalanche Preview
  posted on January 05, 2010 - 10:40:02 am
  
  
  STATS Senior Editor

  The Colorado Avalanche are finding ways to win even when they aren't playing their best. A home matchup with the New York Islanders usually results in a victory for Colorado.

  
  
  
• Galiardi's late goal powers Avs to 3-2 win
  posted on January 02, 2010 - 06:45:02 pm
  
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Things are going so badly for the Columbus Blue Jackets that opposing players don't need to see the goal light come on or hear the horn to know they've scored.
  
  
  
• Avalanche-Blue Jackets Preview
  posted on January 01, 2010 - 11:20:40 am
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  The Colorado Avalanche have a chance to start a new road winning streak in the same place where they began their last one.

  
  
  
• Leino's late goal gives Wings 4-2 win over Avs
  posted on December 31, 2009 - 06:45:08 pm
  
  

  DETROIT -- Ville Leino's goal with 3:52 left broke a tie, and Darren Helm scored two short-handed goals to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night.

  
  
  
• Avalanche-Red Wings Preview
  posted on December 30, 2009 - 11:10:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  Although the Detroit Red Wings been one of the most dominant teams of the last decade, they've hardly looked that way over the past month.

  
  
  
• O'Reilly lifts Avalanche past Senators
  posted on December 30, 2009 - 06:55:26 pm
  
  

  OTTAWA -- Ryan O'Reilly scored the winning goal early in the third period, and Craig Anderson stopped 27 shots in the Colorado Avalanche's 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night.
  
  

• Avalanche-Senators Preview
  posted on December 29, 2009 - 10:30:12 am
  
  
  STATS Editor

  The Colorado Avalanche have grabbed the Northwest Division lead partly due to the play of their rookies.

  
  
  
• Budaj stops 35 shots, Avs beat Stars 4-1
  posted on December 26, 2009 - 09:30:01 pm
  
  
  Associated Press

  DENVER (AP) — Peter Budaj made 39 saves, and Chris Stewart scored two goals in the Colorado Avalanche' 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday night.

  
  
  
• Stars-Avalanche Preview
  posted on December 25, 2009 - 05:35:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  The Dallas Stars' trio of James Neal, Brad Richards and Loui Eriksson did plenty of damage on a three-game homestand.

  
  
  
• Getzlaf lifts Ducks to late win over Avalanche
  posted on December 22, 2009 - 09:50:22 pm
  
  
  DENVER -- Ryan Getzlaf scored with 25.9 seconds remaining, completing a late rally by the Anaheim Ducks for a 4-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.
   
  
  
  
• Nuggets, Avs owner ups Arsenal stake, closes in on takeover
  posted on December 22, 2009 - 12:12:42 am
  
  

  LONDON — American businessman Stan Kroenke has increased his stake in Arsenal and is now within 17 shares of the threshold that forces him to make a takeover bid.
  

  
  
  
• Ducks-Avalanche Preview
  posted on December 21, 2009 - 09:10:37 pm
  
  
  STATS Editor

  Near the bottom of the Western Conference, the Anaheim Ducks are in no position to take any team lightly. Their recent domination of the Colorado Avalanche suggests otherwise.