Jared Bednar wanted the Avalanche to treat the last five games before the 4 Nations Faceoff like it’s the playoffs. The team ...

Jared Bednar has been known to rely heavily on his top forwards, often overplaying the top line to the point where some ...

Following a 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders on Tuesday, the Avalanche return home with all kinds of issues that need to be ...

Miles Wood has more history with Mackenzie Blackwood than any other member of the Colorado Avalanche. They were teammates for ...

The Colorado Avalanche have already been without key forward Valeri Nichushkin for the last 10 games, and the Russian is not close to returning to the lineup. After suffering a setback in his ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin, top, celebrates Artturi Lehkonen’s goal with teammates ...

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin had a setback in his rehab from a lower-body injury and is now considered week-to-week. Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said Wednesday that Nichushkin "is ...

Valeri Nichushkin has been a game-changer for the Colorado Avalanche when he's been healthy enough to play. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound winger racked up 17 points (11 goals, six assists) in those 21 ...

Forward Valeri Nichushkin suffered a setback in his return from a lower-body injury and doesn’t figure to be back in the Colorado Avalanche lineup anytime soon. Colorado coach Jared Bednar ...

Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin, top, celebrates Artturi Lehkonen's goal with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Hockey Club, Friday, Dec. 27, ...

Forward Valeri Nichushkin suffered a setback in his return from a lower-body injury and doesn't figure to be back in the Colorado Avalanche lineup anytime soon. Colorado coach Jared Bednar ...