Colleen Flynn

MacKinnon Makes NHL History with 1,000th Career Point Superstar forward Nathan MacKinnon earned his 1,000th point to become the 100th player in NHL history to do so. He is the fourth-fastest active player to hit the milestone in his 856th game, following...

Nathan MacKinnon has broken a thousand. The significance of his milestone ⬇️ coloradohockeynow.com/2025/03/10/m...

Why the Avs’ Cup Chances Surged Down the Stretch It’s been a whirlwind of a week for the Avalanche but the changes have significantly increased the team’s chances of winning the Stanley Cup — for several reasons. “The management believing in this gr...

The Avs have increased their chances of winning a Cup at a pivotal point in the season. What they did to move up the top contenders list 🤔 coloradohockeynow.com/2025/03/10/w...

Erik Johnson Will ‘Bring a Good Balance’ to Avs Avalanche fans hoped it would happen and it did — Erik Johnson has returned to Colorado. The 36-year-old defenseman does not know his role with the team just yet, but he is certainly an important piec...

EJ isn't in the Avs lineup vs the Leafs, but keep an eye out for who's shoveling snow during the intermissions 😂 ⤵️ coloradohockeynow.com/2025/03/08/e...

Flynn’s Take: What a Difference Nichushkin Makes in Avs’ Success Valeri Nichushkin’s puck-handling skills and vision on the ice are outstanding. He is the epitome of a playmaker and the team suffers when he is out of the lineup. A perfect example of his abilities w...

Nichushkin made Mittelstadt's job "pretty easy" and has found chemistry on the second line. How his return has affected the Avs in just three games 👇https://coloradohockeynow.com/2025/03/05/flynns-take-what-a-difference-nichushkin-makes-in-avs-success/

Nichushkin’s Return Boosts Avs in Victory Over New Jersey Devils The Avalanche realized what a difference one player can make to a team. Valeri Nichushkin helped boost his team to a 5-1 win over the New Jersey Devils Wednesday night. His skill and size have been no...

The Avalanche missed Valeri Nichushkin, as shown in the 5-1 win over the New Jersey Devils. And he didn't even get on the scoresheet. How he made a difference ⤵️ coloradohockeynow.com/2025/02/27/n...

10 Observations: Avs Need Production Outside of the Top Line The Avalanche lost back-to-back games against lower-seeded Central Division rivals and only scored one goal in each matchup. It was expected for teams to return a bit rusty after the long 4 Nations br...

What the Avs need to work on after back-to-back losses👇 coloradohockeynow.com/2025/02/24/1...

Cale Makar Makes NHL History with Outstanding Assist Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar earned his 400th career point and made NHL history against the St. Louis Blues on Feb. 23. Makar shot the puck from the blueline and Devon Toews deflected it past Blues...

What legendary company did Cale Makar join with his 400th point 🤔 coloradohockeynow.com/2025/02/23/c...

Avalanche Game 59 at St. Louis Blues: 2nd of Back-to-Back for Both Teams; Lines, Notes & How to Watch The Colorado Avalanche (33-23-2) face off against Central Division foe St. Louis Blues (25-26-6) on the second of back-to-back games for both teams. The puck is scheduled to drop at 4:13 p.m. MT. The ...

What the matchup between the Central Division rival Avs and Blues 👀 like 👇 coloradohockeynow.com/2025/02/23/a...

Avs Look to Continue Pre-Break Intensity, Momentum on the Road A back-to-back on the road is not ideal after a long break but the Avalanche are ready to get back at it. Tuesday was an optional skate. Wednesday was nearly full participation and Thursday was hard d...

The Avs' energy was high before hitting the road for a back-to-back.

What they said about getting back at it after a long break ⤵️ coloradohockeynow.com/2025/02/21/a...

Flynn's Daily: Avs End on a High Before Break; Pens Win Without 2 Top Scorers; Donato Nets a Doozy The Colorado Avalanche earned two points before the 4 Nations break and other team's highlights around the league.

Necas scored the game-winner but who else stood out in the Avs win over the Oilers 🤔https://coloradohockeynow.com/2025/02/08/flynns-daily-avs-go-into-4-nations-break-on-a-high-pens-win-without-2-top-scorers-donato-nets-a-doozy/

Avalanche Game 57 at Edmonton Oilers: Lines, Notes & How to Watch The Colorado Avalanche face the Edmonton Oilers for the final matchup of the regular season and last game before the 4 Nations break.

Avalanche Game 57 at Edmonton Oilers: Lines, Notes & How to Watch ⤵️ coloradohockeynow.com/2025/02/07/a...

Avalanche Surge Ahead of the 4 Nations Break The Colorado Avalanche earned two consecutive shutout wins before hitting the road for three games ahead of the two-week 4 Nations break.

The Avs look to keep up the winning momentum on the road before the 4 Nations break coloradohockeynow.com/2025/02/04/a...

Martin Necas Scores Sensational First Goal with Avalanche | Colorado Hockey Now Avalanche forward Martin Necas scored his first goal since joining the team in a trade from the Carolina Hurricanes for Mikko Rantanen.

Martin Necas' first goal in burgundy and blue was exceptional 😲 coloradohockeynow.com/2025/01/31/m...

Coach's Perspective: What Avs are Focused on vs Blues | Colorado Hockey Now The Colorado Avalanche face off against division rival St. Louis Blues for the first of four matchups this season.

What the coaches said about their teams facing each other 👇
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What Helped Necas and Drury Adjust Quickly to Avs | Colorado Hockey Now Colorado's two new forwards have had to adjust quickly to a different system and teammates but have been successful in two games.

Martin Necas has four points and Jack Drury has two goals in just three games with the #GoAvsGo.

What contributed to their quick success 🤔⬇️
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Flynn's Take: Aftermath of Mikko Rantanen Trade, What Happens Now? | Colorado Hockey Now The aftermath of the Mikko Rantanen trade is still reeling and some fans are looking to place blame for the major change.

What's done is done. My opinion piece post-Mikko Rantanen trade 👇 coloradohockeynow.com/2025/01/27/f...

10 Observations: New Avs Contribute in Victory | Colorado Hockey Now The Colorado Avalanche have been through a traumatic transformation in the last 36 hours but are figuring out how to make it work.

It was a game of firsts and I'm still hearing a "ding" 🤔 coloradohockeynow.com/2025/01/26/1...

Why Accountability is Important for Avalanche (+) | Colorado Hockey Now Avalanche elite defenseman Cale Makar held himself accountable for a costly mistake in the 3-2 overtime loss to the Jets.

"It’s good accountability, but I think sometimes he’s a little too hard on himself in those situations."

What the #GoAvsGo said about taking responsibility for mistakes ⤵️

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Practice Report: Locker Room Vibe Better than Postgame | Colorado Hockey Now The energy and atmosphere for Thursday's practice was much brighter than after the 3-2 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

Miles (Wood) was all smiles and Mackenzie Blackwood was loud and disruptive after practice yesterday 🤔👇 coloradohockeynow.com/2025/01/23/p...

Has Ross Colton's Move to the Top Line Been Successful? | Colorado Hockey Now Avalanche forward Ross Colton has been scoreless in the last two games on the top line with Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen.

Ross Colton has one point in his last five games but it's not for lack of effort. How he's played with Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen 👇https://coloradohockeynow.com/2025/01/22/has-ross-coltons-move-to-the-top-line-been-successful/

Flynn's Take: What Will Lineup Look Like When Nichushkin Returns (+) | Colorado Hockey Now Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin is nearing a return which creates a challenge for head coach Jared Bednar's lineup.

Val Nichushkin's return creates a challenge for head coach Jared Bednar. What the lineup could look like when he's back in 🤔 coloradohockeynow.com/2025/01/19/f...

"He got the job done."

What Scott Wedgewood said about the 6-3 win over his former team in his first start since suffering a lower-body injury ⬇️ coloradohockeynow.com/2025/01/18/s...

Avs Ready for Afternoon Showdown with Dallas Stars | Colorado Hockey Now The Colorado Avalanche face their Central Division rival, the Dallas Stars in an afternoon game at Ball Arena.

Head coach Jared Bednar said his team needs to improve game management after the Oilers loss. What he and Mackenzie Blackwood said about the matinee matchup against the Dallas Stars 👇https://coloradohockeynow.com/2025/01/18/avs-ready-for-afternoon-showdown-with-dallas-stars/

How Mackenzie Blackwood Gave Avs a 'Chance to Win' | Colorado Hockey Now The Colorado Avalanche lost 4-3 to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday despite Mackenzie Blackwood's solid goaltending.

What makes Mackenzie Blackwood a special goaltender ⤵️ coloradohockeynow.com/2025/01/17/h...

Key Player to Watch in Avs vs Oilers: Jonathan Drouin | Colorado Hockey Now Avalanche forward Jonathan Drouin is on the verge of a career milestone and ready for a tight matchup against the Edmonton Oilers.

The Avalanche forward is on the verge of a career milestone 🔽 coloradohockeynow.com/2025/01/16/k...

'Not Happy with the Way We Played': Avs Uneven in OT Win | Colorado Hockey Now The Colorado Avalanche battled to overtime to earn a win over the New York Rangers but they were not happy with their game.

It wasn't an easy two points, and it wasn't a pretty one either. Why the Avs were not happy with their game after an OT win 👇 coloradohockeynow.com/2025/01/15/n...

Inside the Locker Room: Ross Colton on Luck of Surprise Goal | Colorado Hockey Now The Avalanche went 1-2-0 in their three-game Central Division road trip and look to regroup back at Ball Arena in their five-game homestand.

Ross Colton nodded to the hockey gods on his lucky goal in Minnesota. What he said about it and the upcoming 5-game homestand ⤵️ coloradohockeynow.com/2025/01/13/i...

Flynn's Take: State of the Avs Midseason Report (+) | Colorado Hockey Now The Colorado Avalanche's first half of the 2024-25 season has been a roller coaster but the latest portion is trending upward.

It's been a roller coaster for the Avs' first half of the 2024-25 season. How they're trending and why it was so up and down ⤵️ coloradohockeynow.com/2025/01/10/f...

Flynn's Daily: Avs Fall to Blackhawks; Panthers Bounce Back in Utah; Flames at Kings Postponed | Colorado Hockey Now The Avs lost the first of their back-to-back to the Blackhawks, while the Florida Panthers bounced back from their loss in Denver.

The #Avs lost to the Blackhawks and a point-streak ended ⤵️
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Good & Bad: Juuso Parssinen Scores First Goal in Loss to Blackhawks | Colorado Hockey Now The Colorado Avalanche outshot the Chicago Blackhawks but it wasn't enough in the 3-1 loss at United Center on Wednesday night.

Lack of execution was the main downfall for the #Avs in the 3-1 loss to the Blackhawks 🔽 coloradohockeynow.com/2025/01/08/g...