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The New Jersey Devils have agreed to terms with left winger Ondrej Palat on a $30 million, five-year contract.

The Detroit Red Wings have signed former St. Louis Blues winger David Perron to a two-year deal, the team announced.

The Detroit Red Wings have signed former Chicago Blackhawks left wing Dominik Kubalik to a two-year deal, the team announced.

The Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche have brought back defenseman Josh Manson with a four-year deal worth $18 million.

Executives around the NHL expect plenty of movement before free agency opens Wednesday.

Japan's NHK television says former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has died after being shot during a campaign speech. (July 8)

Colorado, Chicago and Pittsburgh all made key moves ahead of the NHL draft with the Stanley Cup champion Avalanche making a deal to shore up their goaltending situation and the Penguins ensuring a long-time defenseman was sticking around.

The Detroit Red Wings will open the 2022-23 regular season on Oct. 14 against the Montreal Canadiens at Little Caesars Arena. The NHL schedule was released today, and Detroit will play 14 of its first 23 games at home as Derek Lalonde begins his tenure as head coach. The Red Wings will play 16 weekend home games (three Fridays, 11 Saturdays and two Sundays) and wrap up the season on the road April 13 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche make their lone appearance at LCA on March 18 (1 p.m.). The Red Wings host the Ottawa Senators in their traditional New Year’s Eve game on Dec. 31 (7 p.m.).

The parade through the streets of Denver to celebrate the Colorado Avalanche’s Stanley Cup title offered a little bit of everything.

The city will celebrate the Colorado Avalanche’s Stanley Cup title with a parade through the streets of downtown Denver.

The Colorado Avalanche winning the Stanley Cup showed the value of speed and skill in a league dramatically tilting in that direction.

It sure didn’t take long for the Colorado Avalanche to put a dent in the trophy after it won the title in Tampa Bay on Sunday.

The Avalanche's Cale Makar was awarded the series' most valuable player.

Cale Makar has won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP after leading the Colorado Avalanche to their first Stanley Cup title since 2001 and third in franchise history.

The Avalanche took down the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Sunday in game 6 of the finals.

The Tampa Bay Lightning didn’t relinquish their stronghold on the Stanley Cup without a fight.

The Colorado Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup after dethroning the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning.

A hard-fought Game Five saw the defending Stanley Cup Champs keep the Final going. However, while they return to home ice on Sunday, the Tampa Bay Lightning are still in tough against the Colorado Avalanche. Watch the Stanley Cup Final on FuboTV (Free Trial) and DirecTV StreamCOLORADO AVALANCHE vs. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNINGGAME 6 (Avalanche lead 3-2)In another exciting game, the Avalanche looked to be the ones going to clinch the Stanley Cup last Friday. If they can execute their game plan once again on Sunday, there is a great chance we could be seeing the Stanley Cup Final go to a Game 7 for the second time in four years. Check out the full NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs results here

A new two-hour documentary covering the heated Red Wings-Avalanche rivalry of the late 90s and early 2000s will debut on Sunday.

The Tampa Bay Lightning showed their mental toughness on Friday night and grabbed a 3-2 victory on the road over the Colorado Avalanche. Betting Market Best bet for Stanley Cup Finals Game 6 Money line prediction Avalanche ML (-115) Player prop prediction Steven Stamkos over 0.5 goals (+155)Bet $10 on Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals at BetMGM Sportsbook and you’ll automatically receive $200 in free bets if either team scores! Colorado Avalanche vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Game 6 betting odds at BetMGM SportsbookThe Colorado Avalanche have a second opportunity to win the series in Game 6 and are -115 money line favorites at BetMGM Sportsbook. Stanley Cup Finals Game 6 money line prediction: Avalanche ML (-115)The Tampa Bay Lightning did everything in their power to stay alive in the Stanley Cup Finals, and they pulled off a remarkable upset with a 3-2 victory in Game 5. Colorado’s talent and determination will be too much for Tampa Bay in Game 6, and we predict they’ll lift the Stanley Cup on Sunday night.

The Colorado Avalanche face their biggest task yet in the Stanley Cup Final looking to close out the back-to-back defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 on the road.

The Tampa Bay Lightning spoiled Colorado’s party and they are still in the hunt for a third straight Stanley Cup title after beating the Avalanche 3-2 in Game 5.

Watch the Stanley Cup Final on FuboTV (Free Trial) and DirecTV StreamTAMPA BAY LIGHTNING vs. COLORADO AVALANCHEGAME 5 (Avalanche lead 3-1)When: Friday, June 24Time: 8 p.m. Watch the Stanley Cup Final on FuboTV (Free Trial)Nathan MacKinnon scored the other goal for the Avs, with Darcy Kuemper picking up the win with a 37-save performance. The second half of Game Four saw Colorado play their game as they did earlier in the series. Tampa needs to find a way to play that complete game that made them back-to-back Stanley Cup champs. Check out the full NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs results here

Nazem Kadri scored at 12:02 of overtime — perhaps with too many Colorado players on the ice — and the Avalanche beat Tampa Bay 3-2 on Wednesday night in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final to move within a victory of dethroning the two-time defending champion Lightning.

The Colorado Avalanche got a key player back with the return of Nazem Kadri for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Despite many doubters after falling behind 2-0 in the Stanley Cup Final, the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning answered back in a big way in Game Three, and look to even up the series with the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night. Watch the Stanley Cup Final on FuboTV (Try now) and DirecTV StreamCOLORADO AVALANCHE vs. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNINGGAME 4 (Avalanche lead 2-1)Things were looking a little bleak for the Bolts early on in the game, as the Avalanche were getting all sorts of chances, even striking first with a goal from Gabriel Landeskog. Watch the Stanley Cup Final on FuboTV (Try now)Ondrej Palat, Pat Maroon and Steven Stamkos each had a goal and an assists for the Lightning, with Corey Perry, Anthony Cirelli and Nick Paul also finding the back of the net. While the Avs, once again, outshot the Lightning (39-32), Tampa looked like they were in a lot more control. Check out the full NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs results here

Colorado not only failed to take a stranglehold in the Stanley Cup Final after a 6-2 loss to Tampa Bay in Game 3 but also wound up with goaltending questions.

Steven Stamkos, Pat Maroon and Ondrej Palat each had a goal and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning scored four times in the second period and beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.

The highly anticipated E60 documentary “Unrivaled,” on the bitter, bloody rivalry between the Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche from more than two decades ago will debut Sunday at 1 p.m. on ESPN. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman also is interviewed as are longtime Red Wings broadcaster Ken Daniels, former Red Wings player and current broadcaster Mickey Redmond, former NHL player and current Avalanche broadcaster Peter McNab, former ESPN NHL broadcaster Gary Thorne, former NHL executive Brian Burke and former NHL referee Paul Devorski. The show will start at 6 and will be followed by a panel discussion with Red Wings alumni. Here’s the worldwide, clean, Digital debut of @espn’s @E60 masterpiece, “Unrivaled.” @Avalanche/@DetroitRedWings was the @ufc on ice. pic.twitter.com/lferqwOmG0 — Bucci+ (@Buccigross) May 27, 2022More:Red Wings-Avalanche brawled 25 years ago on a night ‘they’ll never forget’25 memories of Red Wings-Avalanche rivalry

Watch the Stanley Cup Finals on FuboTV (Try now) and DirecTV StreamCOLORADO AVALANCHE vs. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNINGGAME 3 (Avalanche lead 2-0)After a big overtime win in Game One, the Avs came out guns-a-blazing once again in Game Two. Watch the Stanley Cup Finals on FuboTV (Try now)Many expected a better effort out of the Lightning on Saturday night, especially with two days off in between games. For just the second time in their run to three-straight Stanley Cup Finals, Tampa has lost back-to-back games. The Lightning have almost been equally as good at Amalie Arena, as they are 7-1 on home ice this postseason. Check out the full NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs results here

However, they must win Game 3 on home ice, and our experts predict they can do just that. Stanley Cup Finals Game 3: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Colorado Avalanche oddsThe Colorado Avalanche are two wins away from a Stanley Cup, but the sportsbooks cannot separate these two squads, and both the Avalanche and Lightning carry -110 money line odds at FanDuel Sportsbook. Let’s explain why our experts predict the Lightning can win Game 3 and claw their way back into the series. Stanley Cup Finals Game 3: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Colorado Avalanche money line prediction: Lightning ML (-110)It happened fast, and just like that, the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champions Tampa Bay Lightning are down 2-0 to the Colorado Avalanche on the biggest stage. Click here to claim this offer and use your risk-free bet on Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

It’s no secret Tampa Bay has played more hockey over the past two years than any other team in the NHL.

The fast-flying Colorado Avalanche have zoomed out to a 2-0 series lead over Tampa Bay in the Stanley Cup Final.

The Tampa Bay Lightning shrugged off their overtime loss to Colorado in the opener of the Stanley Cup Final.

The Colorado Avalanche overwhelmed the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-0 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

The Stanley Cup Final between the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning shows the value of hitting on top picks in the NHL draft.

The opening game of the Stanley Cup Finals is exactly what fans wanted to see. In doing so, the Colorado Avalanche found themselves up a game against the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning heading into Game Two on Saturday. Watch the Stanley Cup Finals on FuboTV (Try now) and DirecTV StreamTAMPA BAY LIGHTNING vs. COLORADO AVALANCHEGAME 2 (Avalanche lead 1-0)When: Saturday, June 18Time: 8 p.m. In their run to their third straight Finals appearance, the Bolts are just 6-6 in the opening game of the series. Check out the full NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs results here

The Tampa Bay Lightning say they are unfazed after losing Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final to the Colorado Avalanche.

The Colorado Avalanche are expected to stick with goaltender Darcy Kuemper in goal for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Injured Colorado Avalanche forwards Nazem Kadri and Andrew Cogliano skated with an assistant coach Thursday after missing Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Kadri skated with a stick in his hand for the first time since injuring his right thumb crashing into the boards during the last round. Cogliano took a puck to the right hand in Colorado’s series clincher against Edmonton in the Western Conference final.

For much of the game it looked as if the Colorado Avalanche and not the Tampa Bay Lightning were the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions.

Andre Burakovsky scored 1:23 into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche opened the Stanley Cup Final with a 4-3 victory over the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night.

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the league is projecting record revenue this season.

Watch the Stanley Cup Finals on FuboTV (Try now) and DirecTV StreamTAMPA BAY LIGHTNING vs. COLORADO AVALANCHEGAME 1When: Wednesday, June 15Time: 8 p.m. Watch the Stanley Cup Finals on FuboTV (Try now)THE BOLTS ARE BACKAnother year, another Stanley Cup Finals berth for the Tampa Bay Lightning. That changed in 2020, as the Bolts won the club’s second Cup. That year they knocked off the New Jersey Devils to win the team’s second Stanley Cup, when their general manager, Joe Sakic, captained the team. Check out the full NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs results here

The Stanley Cup Final is a showdown between the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning and the high-scoring Colorado Avalanche.

The Detroit Red Wings have won more Stanley Cups (four) than any team in the past quarter century. The Lightning face the Colorado Avalanche in the most compelling Stanley Cup Final matchup in years. The Lightning have won 11 consecutive playoff series, third-most in NHL history. The Avalanche are in the Final for the first time since 2001, when they won their second Cup in a seven-game series against New Jersey. Return to gloryFormer Red Wings grinder and energy player Darren Helm is seeking his second Stanley Cup, 14 years after his first.

The puck drops for the 2022 Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, and three former Michigan players have a chance to etch their name on the sport’s most prized trophy. In 341 career regular season games, Compher has 71 goals and 7 assists. He has 174 goals and 252 assists in 1,140 career regular season games. Colorado, which leads the league in scoring this postseason averaging 4.64 goals per game, is the heavy betting favorite to win the Cup. Copp, an Ann Arbor native, led the way with six goals and eight assists in 20 games.

The two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning face the best in the West Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Final beginning Wednesday in Denver.

The Colorado Avalanche didn't need to be fully healthy to sweep the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference final.

The first team to punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Finals might be determined on Monday night in northern Alberta, as the Colorado Avalanche have placed the Edmonton Oilers on the brink of elimination. Watch the NHL Playoffs on DirecTV StreamCOLORADO AVALANCE vs. EDMONTON OILERSGAME 4 (Avalanche lead 3-0)When: Monday, June 6Time: 8 p.m. Compher snuck one through the five-hole of Mike Smith, giving Colorado the lead, one they would hold onto to take a commanding 3-0 series lead with a 4-2 victory. Watch the NHL Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)That goal was Compher’s fifth goal of the playoffs. The depth for Colorado has paid dividends in the conference finals, forcing the Oilers to chase the play.

After two huge wins, the Colorado Avalanche look to take a stranglehold in the Western Conference Finals, while the Edmonton Oilers the home ice helps them get back into the series on Saturday night. Watch the NHL Playoffs on DirecTV StreamCOLORADO AVALANCE vs. EDMONTON OILERSGAME 3 (Avalanche lead 2-0)When: Saturday, June 4Time: 8 p.m. The Avs outshot the Oilers 40-24 in the contest, with backup goaltender Pavel Francouz pitching his second career playoff shutout. Nazem Kadri was a key catalyst in that second period for Colorado, assisting on all three goals in the frame. They gave Colorado seven power plays in the game, with Nathan MacKinnon’s 10th goal of the playoffs coming in the third.

Nazem Kadri had three assists in a 2:04 span in the second period, backup Pavel Francouz stopped 24 shots for his second career playoff shutout and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-0 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

If Tuesday night meant anything, the Western Conference Finals is certainly going to see no shortage of drama, as the Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche will run it back on Thursday in the Western Conference Finals. Watch the NHL Playoffs on DirecTV StreamEDMONTON OILERS vs. COLORADO AVALANCEGAME 2 (Avalanche lead 1-0)When: Thursday, June 2Time: 8 p.m. The Oilers and Avalanche combined for five goals in the opening 20 minutes., before Colorado opened up a 7-3 lead in the second period. Watch the NHL Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The Avalanche played exactly how we expected them to in a series opener on home ice. The Avs are also looking for answers after Darcy Kuemper had to leave in the second period due to an apparent upper-body injury.

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Watch the NHL Playoffs on DirecTV StreamEDMONTON OILERS vs. COLORADO AVALANCEGAME 1When: Tuesday, May 31Time: 8 p.m. Makar is second in defensemen scoring in these playoffs, tied with MacKinnon for the team lead with 13 points.\GOTTA SEE IT: HELM THE HERO! 🤯In the final seconds of the third period in Game 6, Darren Helm scores the series-clinching goal to send the Colorado Avalanche to the Conference Finals. Presented by @Charmin pic.twitter.com/gQkwlkuIjG — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 28, 2022Watch the NHL Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Like Colorado, the Edmonton Oilers are a team finally meeting expectations, after years of playoff disappointment as well. He has seemingly just stood pat in his own end, rarely having been called upon to steal a game for the Avalanche.

A former Detroit Red Wing delivered the biggest goal in the playoffs for the Colorado Avalanche on Friday. The Avalanche, seeking their first Cup since 2001, face the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference finals in a series that begins on Tuesday. The Red Wings drafted Helm in the fifth round in 2005 (132nd overall). He played 744 games in parts of 14 seasons with the Red Wings before signing a one-year, $1 million contract with the Avalanche last offseason. He delivered the overtime goal in Game 5 against the Chicago Blackhawks that sent the Red Wings to the 2009 Cup Final.

Darren Helm scored with 5.6 seconds left and Darcy Kuemper stopped 17 shots as the Colorado Avalanche finished off their second-round series with a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Blues in Game 6.

The 2:20 trailer features snippets of interviews with Red Wings Darren McCarty, Kris Draper and Brendan Shanahan and Colorado’s Claude Lemieux, Patrick Roy and Adam Foote. The Detroit forward was hospitalized for several days, suffering a broken jaw, broken cheek bone, broken nose and a concussion. The Red Wings got their revenge 10 months later during the epic brawl with the Avalanche on March 26, 1997, at Joe Louis Arena. The trailer ends with former Red Wings defenseman Vladimir Konstantinov being asked his favorite memory of the rivalry. pic.twitter.com/lferqwOmG0 — Chicken Parm Esq (@Buccigross) May 27, 2022More:Kris Draper reminisces about Red Wings-Avalanche brawl 25 years later25 memories of Red Wings-Avalanche rivalry

The St. Louis Blues looked down and out heading to Denver for game five, but were able to rally back from an early deficit to fight another day. Watch the NHL Playoffs on DirecTV StreamWESTERN CONFERENCECentral Division(1) Colorado Avalanche vs. (3) St. Louis Blues (Avalanche lead 3-2)Time: 8 p.m. ETWhere: Enterprise Center (St. Louis, Mo.) #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/jpTcBsFHGM — NHL (@NHL) May 26, 2022Watch the NHL Playoffs on DirecTV StreamIt is easy to say the seed of doubt has been placed in the Avs. If St. Louis can play confident in front of their young goaltender, watch out.

Tyler Bozak scored 3:38 into overtime and the St. Louis Blues fended off elimination in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Watch the NHL Playoffs on DirecTV StreamWESTERN CONFERENCECentral Division(3) St. Louis Blues vs. (1) Colorado Avalanche (Avalanche lead 3-1)Time: 8 p.m. Watch the NHL Playoffs on DirecTV StreamKadri, who ended up with four points in the win, has been a key player for the Avs, and has shown how he can be a big-time postseason player. The Avalanche are now one win away from moving onto the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2002. St. Louis is certainly not out of it, though going back to Denver with their season on the line does not provide them with an easy task. Check out the full NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs results here

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 Conference series.

Artturi Lehkonen scored twice, Darcy Kuemper stopped 29 shots and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 in Game 3 of their second-round series.

As the series between the best team in the Western Conference and one of their divisional rivals shifts venues on Saturday, the Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues meet in key game three in the Gateway to the West. WESTERN CONFERENCECentral Division(1) Colorado Avalanche vs. (3) St. Louis Blues (Series tied 1-1)Despite being seemingly outmatched coming into the series, the Blues refuse to be pushed around by the Avalanche. St. Louis came out fast and furious in the opening period on Thursday, and were rewarded in the second period with goals for Jordan Kyrou and David Perron. However, Blues’ goaltender Jordan Binnington came up big when needed two, earning the win with a 30-save performance. Colorado is trying to play a tougher game to match St. Louis’ grit, but that has only allowed the Blues to come back home with the series even at one.

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 their second-round series.

The New York Rangers will play the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the NHL playoffs.

Valeri Nichushkin scored the game-winning goal with 7:58 left, and the Colorado Avalanche became the first team to advance to the second round Monday night by finishing a sweep of the Nashville Predators 5-3 Monday night.

Gabriel Landeskog scored twice in the second period, and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 7-3 for a commanding 3-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference series.

Colorado goaltender Darcy Kuemper yanked his mask off and fell to the ice holding his head after being struck by a stick Saturday.

Cale Makar scored 8:31 into overtime, Darcy Kuemper made 25 saves on his 32nd birthday and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.

Nathan MacKinnon and Devon Toews scored 22 seconds apart in a five-goal first period, sending the Colorado Avalanche to a 7-2 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

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Nathan MacKinnon had three goals and two assists, Nicolas Aube-Kubel scored twice in a dominant first period and the Colorado Avalanche set a franchise record with their 53rd win by routing the Los Angeles Kings 9-3.

Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals and the Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff spot with a 6-4 win against the Pittsburgh Penguin.

Coming down to the end of the month, the Avs have gone 7-4-2 so far in March. Watch the NHL on ESPN+Calgary has surged to the top of the Pacific Division after a so-so start to their 2021-22 campaign. The Flames’ 88 points are 10 back of the Avalanche, but are looking to end the month of March strong, as they are 9-4-1 so far this month. What: NHL HockeyWho: Colorado Avalanche (46-14-6) vs. Calgary Flames (40-17-8)When: Tuesday, March 29Time: 9:00 p.m. ETWhere: Scotiabank Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta)Stream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NHL standings and results on NHL.com

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Following the National Hockey League’s Trade Deadline, two of the best teams as of late, including the team with the best record, meet on Monday night, as Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche host Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. The Avs are currently the best team in the enitre league, and are on their path to another President’s Trophy as the best team during the regular season. Colorado comes into Monday night on a three-game win streak, and are 5-3-1 in the month of March. What: NHL HockeyWho: Edmonton Oilers (35-23-4) vs. Colorado Avalanche (44-13-5)When: Monday, March 21Time: 9:30 p.m. ETWhere: Ball Arena (Denver, Colo.)Stream: ESPN+Check out the NHL standings and results on NHL.com

Ethan Bear scored the game’s first goal with 5:40 left and Sebastian Aho added an empty-netter to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-0 on Thursday night.

The Detroit Red Wings, after being off for five days, were flat at the start of Wednesday’s game. The Colorado Avalanche scored on the game’s first shift and never trailed in defeating the Red Wings 5-2 at Little Caesars Arena. The Avalanche (37-10-4), coming off a 5-1 loss at Boston Monday, had more urgency at the start. “That part of the schedule worried me,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. Once we got into the second, we started winning battles, started playing the way we have to play to be successful, but we can’t waste a period.”More: Red Wings fall to Colorado for eighth time in a row

Gabriel Landeskog opened the scoring 1:12 in and capped it with an empty-netter for his 25th goal of the season, helping the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Wednesday night.

The Colorado Avalanche grabbed an early lead Wednesday and didn’t relinquish it in a 5-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings, coming off a five-day break in the middle of a seven-game stretch against the league’s best clubs, dropped to 23-23-6. The Avalanche have won eight in a row against the Red Wings dating back to March 18, 2017. The Red Wings had several good chances to cut the deficit to one before Gabriel Landeskog sealed it with an empty-net goal, his second of the game, with 39 seconds remaining. Two of the former Red Wing’s eight points have come against Detroit.

Darren Helm played on some high-powered Detroit Red Wings teams early in his NHL career. Tonight, he returns to Detroit while playing for another top-end club when the Colorado Avalanche visit Little Caesars Arena (7:30, Fox Sports Detroit). “Last time we played them it felt like they were shot out of a cannon every time they were coming up the ice,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. We want to see where we stack up against teams like this.”The Red Wings (23-22-6) are coming off a five-day break following a 3-2 shootout victory at the New York Rangers on Thursday. Helm, 35, signed a one-year, $1 million contract with Colorado in the offseason, after 14 seasons with the Red Wings.

Coming out of the Break, the Red Wings have shown signs of improvement. With their recent run, the Red Wings are now six points back of the Boston Bruins for the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. Watch the Detroit Red Wings on DirecTV StreamUp next for the Wings is a meeting with the Colorado Avalanche. Check out more stories about the Detroit Red Wings here on MLiveWhat: NHL HockeyWho: Colorado Avalanche (36-10-4) vs. Detroit Red Wings (23-22-6)When: Thursday, February 23Time: 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NHL standings and results on NHL.com

DETROIT – The Detroit Wings’ home game against the Colorado Avalanche scheduled for Dec. 20 has been postponed because of COVID-19 concerns, the NHL announced this afternoon. That’s one of four Avalanche games that have been postponed because Colorado has five players on the COVID protocol list. The Red Wings will host New Jersey Saturday at Little Caesars Arena Saturday and won’t play again until visiting Minnesota Dec. 23 because of the postponement. The NHL’s holiday break will begin after the game against Minnesota and conclude Dec. 26. Because of COVID, the NHL also postponed six Calgary Flames games as well as three Florida Panthers games.

After an embarrassing loss to an old rival, the Detroit Red Wings will look and try to end their losing streak when they host the struggling New York Islanders on Tuesday night. Less than 24 hours from a 6-2 defeat at the hands of the St. Louis Blues, the Red Wings went to Mile High to take on the Colorado Avalanche, and it was a wild one. Watch the Detroit Red Wings on DirecTV StreamThis marks the third time this season Detroit has lost three or more games this season. A team that has been on nearly a season-long skid has been the New York Islanders. 👏 pic.twitter.com/GT5edaGyfk — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 5, 2021Check out more stories about the Detroit Red Wings here on MLiveWhat: NHL HockeyWho: New York Islanders (6-11-5) vs Detroit Red Wings (13-12-3)When: Tuesday, December 14Time: 7:30 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche are by far the most potent offensive team in the NHL, capable of scoring goals in bunches, as the Detroit Red Wings discovered on Friday. The Red Wings (13-12-3) have lost three in a row by a combined count of 18-7, all to Western Conference clubs. The Avalanche (15-7-2) entered the game averaging 4.26 goals per game. Vladislav Namestnikov scored his 100th career goal the Red Wings, who also got goals from Joe Veleno and Filip Hronek. After falling behind 3-0 less than 11 minutes into the game, the Red Wings battled back with goals from Namestnikov at 19:07 of the first and Veleno at 3:21 of the second.

After an impressive win streak, the Detroit Red Wings have dropped back-to-back games in rather decisive fashion. Now, they look to try and break the trend against a familiar foe in the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night in the Mile High City. Robby Fabbri scored twice in the loss for the Wings, and now sits tied for fourth on the team with eight. Watch the Detroit Red Wings on DirecTV StreamThey now head to Denver for the second half of a back-to-back, to take on their old rival in the Avalanche. Check out more stories about the Detroit Red Wings here on MLiveWhat: NHL HockeyWho: Detroit Red Wings (13-11-3) vs. Colorado Avalanche (14-7-2)When: Friday, December 10Time: 9:00 p.m.

In an intriguing matchup in a light schedule for the NHL on Wednesday night, as two teams, who have been underwhelming according to some, meet up in British Columbia, as the Colorado Avalanche get set to take on the Vancouver Canucks. Many were picking the Avs to be definitive Stanley Cup favorites coming out of the Western Conference this season. However, they have only been decent to start the season, starting at a disappointing 2-4 mark. Watch the NHL on ESPN+The Canucks were expected to improve this season after a disappointing 2020-21 campaign, with a lot of additions such as Conor Garland. What: NHL HockeyWho: Colorado Avalanche (6-5-1) vs. Vancouver Canucks (5-9-2)When: Wednesday, November 17Time: 9:00 p.m.

On Tuesday, two of the most talented lineups in the Western Conference get set for a Mile High showdown, as the Colorado Avalance and Vegas Golden Knights try to move past their early season struggles. The Avalanche were projected by many as the team to beat in the Central Division. After beating the newest franchise in the league, the Seattle Kraken, on opening night, the Golden Knights have also been unable to put games into the win column. What: NHL HockeyWho: Vegas Golden Knights (1-4) vs. Colorado Avalanche (2-3)When: Tuesday, October 26Time: 8:00 p.m. ETWhere: Ball Arena (Denver, Colo.)Channel: ESPNStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NHL standings and results here

On Monday night, two very different teams meet in the national capital of the Great White North, as the young and exuberant Ottawa Senators prepare to host the veteran-filled lineup of the Washington Capitals. The Capitals are having a solid start to their 2021-22 season, despite the expectations of many. Washington is just a couple of days removed from an afternoon clash with the Calgary Flames, falling overtime. The Sens have shown they are going to be a team to keep an eye on. What: NHL HockeyWho: Washington Capitals (3-0-2) vs. Ottawa Senators (2-3)When: Monday, October 25Time: 7:90 p.m.

The Detroit Red Wings have hired Alex Tanguay, a one-time forward with the bitter rival Colorado Avalanche, as an assistant coach. Tanguay, 41, spent the last two years as an assistant coach with the AHL’s Iowa Wild. He replaces Dan Bylsma, who wasn’t retained after the season, on head coach Jeff Blashill’s staff. The Red Wings were seeking an assistant coach who could help improve a power play that ranked second-to-last in the NHL in 2021 and has been a problem area for several years. During Tanguay’s two seasons with the Iowa Wild, the team combined for a 54-31-8-4 record.

After a big come-from-behind win on Tuesday night, the Vegas Golden Knights have a chance to eliminate the President’s Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. Watch the Stanley Cup Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Then, the Golden Knights came to life. It is deja vu for the Avalanche heading back to Sin City. This year, they have the daunting task of forcing a game seven by winning in Las Vegas, where the Golden Knights have dominated this series. What: NHL West Division FinalsWho: (1) Colorado Avalanche vs. (2) Vegas Golden KnightsWhen: Thursday, June 10Time: 9:00 p.m.

After the Colorado Avalanche took the first two games of the series in Denver, the Vegas Golden Knights were able to turn things around with a pair of wins in their home barn. The Golden Knights seemed in trouble, down 2-0 heading back to Nevada for game three, despite playing well in an overtime loss in game two. However, the Golden Knights rode that excellent play onto home ice, dominating the President’s Trophy-winning Avalanche. Watch the Stanley Cup Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)In game four, the Golden Knights arguably played their best game of the playoffs. What: NHL West Division FinalsWho: (2) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (1) Colorado Avalanche (Series tied 2-2)When: Tuesday, June 8Time: 9:00 p.m.

The speedy Colorado Avalanche are suddenly the ones doing all the chasing. Vegas had Colorado in defense mode as the Golden Knights tied their playoff series at two games apiece by taking both games at home. “They make a play in the ‘D’ zone, they’re throwing it out into the neutral zone and coming at us 100 mph,” Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said.

The series between the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights was lauded as one of the best series to watch for in these playoffs. However, after game one, the Golden Knights seemed to be a little out of their element. Heading into Sunday, they were less than 48 hours removed from winning game seven of their opening round series against the Minnesota Wild. Expect to see a refreshed Golden Knights team in game two. What: NHL West Division FinalsWho: (2) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (1) Colorado Avalanche (Avalanche lead 1-0)When: Wednesday, June 2Time: 10:00 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche completed a four-game sweep of the St. Louis Blues with a 5-2 win Sunday in Game 4 of the West Division series.

The NHL suspended Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri eight games for a hit that knocked St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk out of Game 2.

Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog and Mikko Rantanen combined for eight points and 16 shots of the Avalanche's 50 shots against St. Louis.

There is already so much great action going on in the first couple of days of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and not every team has even had a chance to play yet. The Avs captured their third President’s Trophy, their first since 2001, the last time Colorado lifted Lord Stanley. Watch the Stanley Cup Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The St. Louis Blues are far from their 2019 championship, as they are a team that many wondered if they even deserve to be in the playoffs. St. Louis will need goaltender Jordan Binnington to turn his game around, as his stats are well below the league average this season. What: NHL PlayoffsWho: (4) St. Louis Blues vs. (1) Colorado AvalancheWhen: Monday, May 17Time: 10:00 PM ETWhere: Ball Arena (Denver, Colo.)Channel: NBC Sports NetworkStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial)