Oilers take on the Avalanche, look for 4th straight victory
Edmonton will attempt to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Oilers take on ColoradoAPRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Avalanche edge Jets 5-4 in OT for 5th straight win
Cale Makar scored a power-play goal 2:42 into overtime to lift the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche to a 5-4 victory over the struggling Winnipeg JetsAPRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Avalanche lose after Erik Johnson penalty sets up Wild power-play goal in overtime A late cross-checking penalty on Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson against former teammate Tyson Jost proved costly on Sunday, as the Minnes...
MARCH 28, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM
Burakovsky's late goal lifts Avalanche over Islanders 5-3
Andre Burakovsky scored 59 seconds after New York had a go-ahead goal reversed, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Islanders 5-3MARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rantanen, Newhook lead NHL-best Avalanche past Sabres, 5-3
Mikko Rantanen scored a goal and assisted on Alex Newhook’s tiebreaking goal in the third period, and the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-3FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blackhawks face the Avalanche on 3-game skid
Chicago is looking to stop its three-game skid with a victory against ColoradoJANUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cale Makar's OT goal lifts Avalanche past Blackhawks 4-3
Cale Makar scored on a slick move 2:38 into overtime, and the surging Colorado Avalanche beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3JANUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Baffert goes 1-2 in Sham Stakes with Ky Derby prospects
Newgrange won the $100,000 Sham Stakes by 2 3/4 lengths ahead of stablemate Rockefeller at Santa Anita, giving trainer Bob Baffert two Kentucky Derby prospectsJANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Needham assistant Erik Johnson, daughter Avery Johnson know basketball inside and out - The Boston Globe The former women's coach at Boston College, now a Rockets volunteer, realizes the transition game is the key to a successful father-daughter...
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Burakovsky gets 1st career hat trick, Avs beat Panthers 3-2
Andre Burakovsky notched his first career hat trick and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Florida Panthers 3-2DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After firing coach, Flyers drop 9th straight, 7-5 to Avs
Erik Johnson had a goal and an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche beat Philadelphia 7-5 to hand the Flyers their ninth straight loss just hours after they fired coach Alain Vigneua...DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makar, Burakovsky score 2 goals each, Avs beat Kraken 7-3
Cale Makar had two goals and an assist, Andre Burakovsky scored two power-play goals and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 7-3 on Friday nightNOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Medina Spirit, Essential Quality to clash in Breeders' Cup
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit and Belmont Stakes winner Essential Quality head a field of 10 horses for the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar on Nov. 6OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fighting spirit: Cup-favorite Avs to raise physical presence
The Colorado Avalanche didn't make it out of the second round of the playoffs for a third straight season despite winning the Presidents' Trophy for best recordSEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NHL teams shuffle before Seattle Kraken expansion draft
Teams around the NHL spent the week shuffling their rosters to prepare for the upcoming Seattle Kraken expansion draftJULY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Avalanche send Graves to Devils with eye on expansion draft
The Colorado Avalanche sent veteran defenseman Ryan Graves to the New Jersey Devils in a move made with an eye on the upcoming expansion draft of the Seattle KrakenJULY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Erik Johnson waives no-movement clause, giving Avalanche protection flexibility for Kraken draft The move will allow the Colorado Avalanche to protect three other defensemen (or more) in the upcoming Seattle Kraken expansion draft.
JULY 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Erik Johnson waives his no-movement clause, giving the Avalanche protection flexibility for the Kraken draft The move will allow the Avalanche to protect three other defensemen (or more) in the upcoming Kraken expansion draft.
JULY 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MacKinnon, Avs left frustrated by another early playoff exit
The Colorado Avalanche thought they had the team to make a deep playoff run this seasonJUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Avalanche blaze past Knights 7-1 in penalty-filled Game 1
Nathan MacKinnon and Gabriel Landeskog each scored twice as the well-rested Colorado Avalanche made quick work of Vegas with their speed, beating the Golden Knights 7-1 in a skirmi...MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Erik Johnson, still recovering from injury, gives Avalanche a boost with surprise appearance on ice before Game 1 "I think all the guys are really excited to see him around," Jared Bednar said. "He's a lot of fun and a committed teammate."
MAY 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
The Avalanche's second-round series is set: Will Sampo Ranta, Nazem Kadri or Erik Johnson factor into it? Will prospect Sampo Ranta play in the series? Or Nazem Kadri? Or Erik Johnson? Here's the latest on the Avs now that they have their matchup
MAY 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
West-side story: Avs have shot to take division over Knights
The playoff-bound Colorado Avalanche have two games remaining and can finish anywhere from first in the West Division to as low as thirdMAY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sakic embraces win-now mode with contract decisions looming
Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic is embracing a win-now mentality with big contract decisions loomingAPRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Avalanche acquire goaltender Devan Dubnyk from Sharks
The Colorado Avalanche have acquired goaltender Devan Dubynk from the San Jose Sharks for defenseman Greg Pateryn and a fifth-round pick in the 2021 draftAPRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
