Colorado Avalanche News:

Flickering Flames need scoring spark

Flames coach Brent Sutter isn’t getting much offence from his players. Struggling to score once again, the Calgary Flames are trying to avoid falling farther out of the Western Conference playoff picture as they visit another tough opponent Wednesday in the Colorado Avalanche .

The Blue’s Alex Steen Breaks Record For Fastest Goal In NHL Hockey Game

Alex Steen of the St. Louis Blues tied a franchise record for fastest goal to start a game, scoring at the eight-second mark Tuesday night against the Colorado Avalanche.

Avs hope to continue dominance of Blues

Strong play on the road this season has kept the St. Louis Blues in contention for a postseason berth.

Colorado Avalanche: Gamble Paying Off

In his first year as Avalanche GM, Greg Sherman has once again proven longevity is not synonymous with proficiency.

Avalanche attempt to win season series versus Stars

The Colorado Avalanche will try to win their first season series with the Dallas Stars in five campaigns as the two clubs meet for the fourth and final time in the regular season this afternoon at American Airlines Center.

Mueller tries to hit stride with Avalanche

Peter Mueller’s push for a trade out of Phoenix opened the door for his arrival as one of the Avs’ young guns.

Craig Anderson makes 27 saves for 7th shutout of season, Avs beat Panthers 3-0

Craig Anderson made 27 saves to move into a tie for the NHL shutout lead with seven, and Paul Stastny scored twice in the Colorado Avalanche’s 3-0 victory over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night.

Will NHL return to Quebec City?

The Quebec Nordiques was moved to Denver as the Colorado Avalanche in 1995, but Pierre Karl PA©ladeau, Quebecor chief executive says “the timing is getting better and better” for the return of the NHL to the city.

As Colorado Avalanche work some trade deadline deals, Monsters get some new faces

The Colorado Avalanche, parent club of the Lake Erie Monsters, officially made two deals at the NHL trade deadline and one signing Wednesday that affect the Monsters.

Hansen’s winning goal lifts Canucks past Avalanche 6-4

Jannik Hansen scored the decisive goal with 2:08 remaining, Mikael Samuelsson had his first NHL hat trick, and the Vancouver Canucks rallied to beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-4 on Tuesday night.

Canucks, Avalanche battle for top spot

Vancouver forwards Mikael Samuelsson, left, and Ryan Kesler have helped make up for a slight dip in production from teammate Henrik Sedin.

Avs’ Stewart leads NHL’s stars of week

Avs’ Stewart leads NHL’s stars of week Colorado Avalanche right winger Chris Stewart, front, reacts after scoring a goal against the St.

Phoenix Coyotes, Revamped and Re-Staffed, Beat the Colorado Avalanche in Last-Second Stunner

In case you hadn’t noticed — and by all accounts of the team’s attendance, you haven’t — the Phoenix Coyotes are marching toward the playoffs in fine fashion.

Darcy Tucker: Some Kind of Bad for the Colorado Avalanche

It’s not rare to see a fall from grace as a professional athlete ages, but Darcy Tucker has taken things to a whole new level.

St. Louis Blues (30-25-9) at Colorado Avalanche (36-22-6), 9 p.m.

The St. Louis Blues are in position to record their longest winning streak in over six years, but to reach that mark they’ll have to find a way to halt their struggles versus the Colorado Avalanche this season.

Matchup: St. Louis Blues vs. Colorado Avalanche

WHEN: 8 tonight. WHERE: Pepsi Center, Denver. TV, RADIO: Fox Sports Midwest, KMOX .

Big Trades Not Likely For Colorado Avalanche

With the NHL’s trade deadline rapidly approaching, it’s unlikely the Avalanche make any earth-shattering changes to their roster.

Avalanche Shake-Up Roster at Deadline, But Questions Linger

The dust has settled and the 2010 NHL trade deadline has passed. In a year where players like Ray Whitney, Dan Hamhuis, and Thomas Vokoun were rumored to have been dealt, the biggest named shipped out today was arguably Colorado’s Wojtek Wolski, who was sent to Phoenix in exchange for forwards Peter Mueller and Kevin […]

Avalanche beat Ducks 4-3

Matt Duchene scored the go-ahead goal with 11:51 to play, Peter Mueller scored in his Avalanche debut, and Colorado snapped the Anaheim Ducks’ 11-game home winning streak with a 4-3 victory Wednesday night.

Olympic hockey hardware arrives in Denver

The first hockey medals from the 2010 Olympics arrived in Denver about 11 a.m. Monday, a silver and a gold.

Wolski dealt to Phoenix in deadline deal

OFF TO PHOENIX:. Former Brampton Battalion sniper Wojtek Wolski is on the move. The Colorado Avalanche traded the former OHL star to the Phoenix Coyotes in an NHL deadline deal on Wednesday.

Lidstrom lifts Red Wings over Avalanche, 3-2, in first NHL game after Olympics

Nicklas Lidstrom scored a power-play goal with 9:03 left in the third period and lifted the Detroit Red Wings past the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Monday night.

Stastny ready for stretch run after Olympics

Paul Stastny stood outside the Colorado Avalanche locker room wearing his Team USA jersey with his Olympic silver medal hanging around his neck.

Red Wings-Avalanche Preview

Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock will have a gold medal in tow as he arrives in Denver following the NHL’s Olympic break.

Avalanche’s Hejduk returns to ice for hard work

Ringlets of sweat fell off Milan Hejduk’s brow, like tears from a teen after a first breakup.

Colorado Avalanche Hockey: Fans Wanted

The Colorado Avalanche got back to work on Wednesday, February 24th after a nice Olympics break.

United States Upset

It was the most anticipated game of the Olympics.A Bordering countries facing-off in a hostile environment with pride on the line.A The United States team hadna TMt beaten the Canadians since 1960.A They came in as underdogs and the proverbial whipping boy for Canadian hockey.A However, the U.S. did something that no one expected a […]

Stastny and Team USA Down the Swiss

United States 3, Switzerland 1 Vancouver, B.C. Box Score Team USA started out the 2010 Olympics with a victory over Switzerland.A While the outcome was expected, analysts werena t sure what kind of team they would see out of the U.S.A The old guard is gone.A Mike Modano, Jeremy Roenick, Chris Chelios, Keith Tkachuk and […]

Craig Anderson’s Elite Play Not Enough for Avalanche Goalie to Represent Country

The Winter Olympics: a-two week competition in which the best athletes represent their respective countries with the dreams of winning Olympic gold.

Olympic competition begins for four Avs

Men’s Olympic ice hockey begins play Tuesday, February 16th. First round play runs through Sunday, February 21st.