10 Observations: Why the Avalanche’s Victory in Detroit Was Vital …
Dec 8, 2024 · DETROIT — It’s not often that the 28th game of the season matters as much as this one did. Not for a Stanley Cup contender — not for this iteration of the Avalanche. But Saturday’s 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings was massive. It mattered for …
Avalanche Acquire Goaltender Scott Wedgewood From the …
Nov 30, 2024 · The Avalanche have brought in a new goalie to play with Alexandar Georgiev. They acquired Scott Wedgewood from the Nashville Predators early Saturday morning for backup Justus Annunen and a sixth-round pick in 2025. Wedgewood, 32, was signed by the Preds on July 1 for two years and carries a $1.5 million AAV. He’s under […]
Good & Bad: Wedgewood the Savior? Georgiev Stumbles but …
Dec 3, 2024 · The early returns on Scott Wedgewood are just what the doctor ordered. If the doctor was attempting to fix whatever happens when Alexandar Georgiev allows an early goal and the rest of the team falters, that is. The Avalanche’s new backup goalie wasn’t supposed to play tonight. But after eight shots and four goals against […]
Ross Colton May Be Back in Avalanche Lineup Soon
Dec 2, 2024 · The Colorado Avalanche may get some relief on their upcoming five-game road trip starting in Buffalo. Ross Colton is skating and will travel with the team. “He’s coming along. So he’s going to be one guy that makes the trip,” head coach Jared Bednar said after Monday morning’s practice. Notebook: Was It Time for the […]
What Makes Nikolai Kovalenko a ‘Dangerous’ Player
Dec 1, 2024 · Nikolai Kovalenko was the lone goal scorer in the Avalanche’s 4-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. The young forward has excelled in his rookie season so far showing improvement and growth as he’s moved around the lineup. “He’s starting to emerge as a guy that’s pretty dangerous. His strength of his game, […]
Deen’s View: Avalanche Strategically Place Hopes in Blackwood’s …
Dec 10, 2024 · With MacKenzie Blackwood in the fold, the Avalanche are selling hope. But, they also believe that the latest goalie acquisition could be a stable piece that carries this team for longer than just one playoff run. “I’d be lying if I said we’re acquiring him for four months of hockey,” general manager Chris MacFarland said […]
Avalanche Trade Alexandar Georgiev to Sharks for Mackenzie …
Dec 9, 2024 · The Colorado Avalanche have traded goaltender Alexandar Georgiev, forward Nikolai Kovalenko, a 2025 fifth-round draft pick and a 2026 second-round pick to the San Jose Sharks for goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood, forward Givani Smith and a fifth-round draft pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. Blackwood is 6-9-3 in 17 games started this season with one shutout […]
Avalanche Game 30 at Pittsburgh Penguins: MacKinnon vs Crosby …
Dec 10, 2024 · The Colorado Avalanche (16-13-0) look to close out their five-game road trip with a win over the Pittsburgh Penguins (12-14-4) on Tuesday night. The puck is scheduled to drop at 5:08 p.m. MT at PPG Paints Arena. Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev and forward Nikolai Kovalenko were dealt to the San Jose Sharks for goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood […]
Good & Bad: Mikko Rantanen Nets 3rd Hat Trick of Season in Avs …
Dec 10, 2024 · The Avalanche’s top line combined for 11 points in the 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night. Colorado wrapped up its five-game road trip with four wins and one loss coming back to Denver. Scott Wedgewood was fantastic in net for his third start in burgundy and blue. He made 25 saves on […]
Good & Bad: Georgiev Solid in Goal as Avalanche Bounce Back in …
Dec 7, 2024 · DETROIT — Through the first 27 games, the Avalanche have only led five times at the first intermission and won each time. They did both of those things on Saturday, defeating the Detroit Red Wings 2-0 at Little Caesars Arena. The Avs hadn’t held a lead at the first intermission in 15 games. They scored […]