Colorado Avalanche News

Islanders beat former goalie

Denver Post — Roberto Luongo made 34 saves against the team that let him get away, but he couldn't stop Frans Nielsen in a shootout as the Islanders beat the Canucks 2-1 on Monday night for their season-best third consecutive victory.
Colorado Avalanche3 days ago

Avs wrap up Stastny

Denver Post — Peter Stastny made some pretty good money in his Hall of Fame career. But not as good as what his son will make for the next five years.
Colorado Avalanche3 days ago

Stastny signs extension with Avs

Denver Post — Avalanche center Paul Stastny has agreed to a contract extension with the team, an NHL source said.
Colorado Avalanche3 days ago

No-go for Joe on road trip

Denver Post — It was always an iffy proposition whether Avalanche captain Joe Sakic would be able to play on the team's current road trip.
Colorado Avalanche4 days ago

New coach Tocchet sees some progress

Denver Post — One practice wasn't enough for Rick Tocchet to correct all that was wrong with the Lightning.
Colorado Avalanche4 days ago

Quick move: Lightning fires Melrose

Denver Post — TAMPA, FLA. — Barry Melrose's return to the NHL as coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning lasted 16 games.
Colorado Avalanche4 days ago

Tucker ties it late, wins it in shootout

Denver Post — The familiar words of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" blared in the Avalanche dressing room late Saturday night.
Colorado Avalanche4 days ago

Sakic will miss Oilers game Saturday

Denver Post — EDMONTON, ALBERTA — Joe Sakic will miss another game Saturday night when the Avalanche plays the Edmonton Oilers.
Colorado Avalanche4 days ago

Melrose era ends abruptly

Denver Post — Barry Melrose's return to the NHL as coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning lasted 16 games. Now the job belongs to assistant Rick Tocchet, who had been suspended from the league for his involvement in a sports betting ring.
Colorado Avalanche4 days ago

Sakic to miss Tuesday's game

Denver Post — Avalanche captain Joe Sakic will continue to sit out with a sore back when the team plays the Flames on Tuesday night.
Colorado Avalanche4 days ago

Hensick starting to feel comfy

Denver Post — Talk to any established NHL player, and he'll tell you: Until a player has the confidence that he expects to play a good game — and doesn't just hope to — he will forever be chasing the dream of becoming an established NHL player.
Colorado Avalanche1 week ago

Penguins blow three-goal lead, still win

Denver Post — Rookie Alex Goligoski scored on his first career shootout attempt after Sidney Crosby tied it late in the third period with his second goal, and the Penguins rallied to beat the Flyers 5-4 after blowing a three-goal lead Thursday night.
Colorado Avalanche1 week ago

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Colorado Avalanche goalie Peter Budaj (31), from Slovakia, celeb... (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jimmy Jeong)
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Colorado Avalanche goalie Peter Budaj (31), from Slovakia, celebrates after stopping an Edmonton Oilers' shot during an overtime shootout of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008. Colorado beat Edmonton 3-2 after a shoot-out.»Yahoo! Sports

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Edmonton Oilers left wing Robert Nilsson (12) scores a goal past... (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jimmy Jeong)
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Edmonton Oilers left wing Robert Nilsson (12) scores a goal past Colorado Avalanche goalie Peter Budaj , of Slovak Republic, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008.»Yahoo! Sports

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Colorado Avalanche goalie Peter Budaj (31), from Slovakia, stops... (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jimmy Jeong)
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Colorado Avalanche goalie Peter Budaj (31), from Slovakia, stops a shot from Edmonton Oilers center Shawn Horcoff (10) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008. Colorado beat Edmonton 3-2 after a shoot-out.»Yahoo! Sports

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Colorado Avalanche goalie Peter Budaj (31), from Slovakia, stops... (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jimmy Jeong)
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Colorado Avalanche goalie Peter Budaj (31), from Slovakia, stops a shot from Edmonton Oilers center Marc-Antoine Pouliot (78) during an overtime shootout of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008. Colorado beat Edmonton 3-2 after a shoot-out.»Yahoo! Sports

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