Not rushing top prospects to NHL is becoming a popular path
Montreal’s Juraj Slafkovsky could be the second consecutive No. 1 pick not to start in the NHL after no one had done that in 15 yearsOCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Avs launch Cup defense after summer filled with celebrations
The Colorado Avalanche will try to become the third team to repeat as Stanley Cup champions since the NHL's cap era began in 2005SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Parade and parties over, Avs focus on Stanley Cup defense
All the Stanley Cup parties and parades are over for the Colorado AvalancheSEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Parade of champs: Avs live it up as they celebrate Cup title
The parade through the streets of Denver to celebrate the Colorado Avalanche’s Stanley Cup title offered a little bit of everythingJUNE 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After parade, work begins for Avs in bid to repeat as champs
The city will celebrate the Colorado Avalanche’s Stanley Cup title with a parade through the streets of downtown DenverJUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Erik Johnson's Long Journey Finally Led Him to the Stanley Cup After enduing a career that featured epic highs and crushing lows, Erik Johnson finally achieved his dream by winning the Stanley Cup.
JUNE 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Daly hands Stanley Cup to Avalanche in Bettman's absence
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly presented the Stanley Cup to Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog in Commissioner Gary Bettman's absenceJUNE 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kiszla: "We were crying." Avs' championship is act of love between hockey brothers Gabe Landeskog and Erik Johnson TAMPA, Fla. – The only thing better than winning the NHL championship? Sharing a big hockey hug with your best friend.
JUNE 27, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM
Lightning look to even Stanley Cup Final against Avalanche
So much for the notion that the Tampa Bay Lightning might be running out of gas against the speedy Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup FinalJUNE 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Erik Johnson knows he must 'make it count' in Cup Final after years of pain, losses Johnson is the longest-tenured Denver athlete with 900 combined regular-season and playoff games under his belt.
JUNE 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Avalanche, Lightning set for anticipated Stanley Cup clash
The two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning face the best in the West Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Final beginning Wednesday in DenverJUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Veteran Johnson, rookie Byram form tight bond on 'D' for Avs
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson brings the experienceJUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Avalanche win battle of attrition to reach Stanley Cup final
The Colorado Avalanche didn't need to be fully healthy to sweep the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference finalJUNE 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sakic's late-season deals paying off as Avs lead series 2-0
Colorado Avalanche general manger Joe Sakic has come up big in the postseasonJUNE 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
West final boasts MacKinnon versus McDavid, 2 speedy teams
The Edmonton Oilers have forwards Connor McDavid and Leon DraisaitlMAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kadri has hat trick, Avs beat Blues 6-3 to take 3-1 lead
Nazem Kadri scored three goals, including two during a four-goal second period barrage, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 6-3 to take a 3-1 lead in their Western...MAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Erik Johnson Equalizes For the Avalanche With Blue Line Snipe
MAY 24, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Manson scores 8:02 into OT, Avs beat Blues 3-2 in Game 1
Josh Manson scored 8:02 into overtime, Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves in his return to the net from an eye injury, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in Game 1 of...MAY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Avalanche mailbag: Kadri and Faulk, underrated Erik Johnson, ideal Avs blues band What's the latest on the Avalanche as they prepare for Game 1 vs. the Blues? Peter Baugh answers subscribers' questions.
MAY 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Swelling around Kuemper's eye subsides, prepares for Blues
Nearly a week later and the swelling around Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper’s right eye has subsidedMAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Avs beat Blues 5-3, match team record for points in season
Valeri Nichushkin scored one of Colorado’s three goals in the second period and the Avalanche held on late to match the franchise record for points in a season with a 5-3 win over...APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blues face the Avalanche, look for 4th straight victory
St. Louis will try to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory against ColoradoAPRIL 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jets score quickly in 3rd, sending Avs to 4th straight loss
Adam Lowry, Blake Wheeler and Kyle Connor all scored in a span of 3:21 in the third period to help the Winnipeg Jets beat Colorado 4-1APRIL 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Winnipeg hosts Colorado on 3-game home slide
Winnipeg will try to stop its three-game home skid when the Jets face ColoradoAPRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kane scores 3 as Oilers beat Avs 6-3, clinch playoff spot
Evander Kane had three goals and an assist, Connor McDavid had three assists and the Edmonton Oilers clinched a playoff berth with a 6-3 victory over the Colorado AvalancheAPRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
