Category: Jared Bednar
Central Notes: Landeskog, Hakanpaa, Hintz
AvalancheNotes from the Central including an update on Gabriel Landeskog, Roope Hintz was unlikely to be available for Game Seven, and more.
Read moreNichushkin suspended just before Avs lose Game 4
Colorado AvalancheAvalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin was suspended without pay for a minimum of six months after he was placed in the NHL/NHL Players' Association player assistance program, the league said Monday, just hours before Colorado lost 5-1 to Dallas.
Read moreAvs 'kept playing smart,' ground Jets to advance
Mikko RantanenAfter dropping the first game of this first-round series, and being eliminated in Round 1 last year, the Colorado Avalanche rolled off four consecutive wins, eliminating the Winnipeg Jets in Game 5 on Tuesday night with a 6-3 victory.
Read moreAvs show off 'deeper' team in late scoring barrage
Jared BednarThe Avalanche scored five goals in the third period, showing off a "deeper" team in a 6-2 victory over the Jets that gave them a 2-1 series lead.
Read moreAvs show off 'deeper' team in late scoring barrage
AvalancheThe Avalanche scored five goals in the third period, showing off a "deeper" team in a 6-2 victory over the Jets that gave them a 2-1 series lead.
Read moreGeorgiev 'proves people wrong,' leads Avs' G2 win
Alexandar GeorgievAfter giving up seven goals in Game 1, Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev responded in a big way Tuesday night as Colorado evened its first-round series with Winnipeg.
Read moreNHL Injuries: Flames, Blackhawks, Avs, Stars, Red Wings, Sens, Flyers, Lightning, Leafs, Caps, and the Jets
Colorado AvalancheValeri Nichushkin could play on Friday. Evgenii Dadonov should be ready for the playoffs. Morgan Reilly returns to the lineup.
Read moreAvs rally for 5-4 win over Penguins in OT
Pittsburgh PenguinsIn Denver, the story of the game was the 4-0 lead the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins held over the Avalanche on Sunday afternoon in the middle frame. The other story of the match was Nathan MacKinnon hitting for a goal and … Continue reading → The post Avs rally for 5-4 win over Penguins in OT first a...
Read moreAvalanche swamp Blue Jackets, 6-1
Nathan MacKinnonIn Denver, Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two points in a 6-1 win for the Avalanche over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets. MacKinnon now has an overall active 16-games point, and a 33-game home point streak. “I love coaching … Continue reading → The post Avalanche swamp Blue Jackets, 6-1 first ap...
Read moreNHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Avs, Blue Jackets, Sens, Flyers, Leafs, Canucks, Golden Knights, and Jets
Logan O’ConnorGabriel Landeskog could return during the playoffs. Thomas Hertl will start skating in a couple weeks. Thatcher Demko out with a knee injury.
Read moreAvs' O'Connor to have season-ending hip surgery
Colorado AvalancheAvalanche forward Logan O'Connor will undergo hip surgery this week and miss the rest of the season. Jared Bednar said there's no timeline on his return or if he will be ready for training camp next season.
Read moreAvs sneak past Wild, 2-1, in OT
Minnesota WildIn Denver, the Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin returned to the bench on Friday night, and promptly scored off the power play in extra time to give the Avs a 2-1 win over the visiting Minnesota Wild. “It’s great to have him … Continue reading → The post Avs sneak past Wild, 2-1, in OT first appeared o...
Read moreAvalanche deal Jeremy Hanzel for Yakov Trenin
Jeremy HanzelPhoto by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images The Avs have their 4C set but lost another defenseman. The Colorado Avalanche have their 4C set. The Avs announced a trade from the Nashville Predators for Yakov Trenin and the rights for Graham Saward. Going to the Music City is Je...
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