Colorado Hockey Now

Colorado Hockey Now is a member of the National Hockey Now network, which focuses solely on hockey reporting, specifically about the Colorado Avalanche. Adrian Dater serves as the editor-in-chief of Colorado Hockey Now and has been following the Avalanche since 1995. He spent over two decades at the Denver Post, from 1991 to 2014, and later became the NHL national columnist for Bleacher Report. After that, he reported on the Avalanche for BSN Denver.

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10 Observations: Avalanche Sent a Message in Game 1 Rout of Stars (+)

4 days ago | coloradohockeynow.com | Aarif Deen

DALLAS — For the first time in three years, the Avalanche are Game 1 winners in the first round. Colorado defeated Dallas 5-1 on the road to steal home-ice advantage from the reeling Stars. More importantly, they didn’t cough up a two-goal lead and instead put the game away with three late third-period goals. Mackenzie Blackwood was incredible, and Nathan MacKinnon led the offense. All around, the Avs looked like a team that was playing with a purpose.
Deen’s Daily: Avalanche Lead Series; Colton Injured; Battle of Ontario Starts Tonight

4 days ago | coloradohockeynow.com | Aarif Deen

The Avs took Game 1 in Dallas while Winnipeg was able to hold home-ice advantage in their series. Colorado lost a forward to injury. Also, three other series get started today. All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — April 20. The first playoff game in the Mackenzie Blackwood era in Colorado ended with a 5-1 victory for the Avs on the road. Blackwood, who made his playoff debut, was exceptional.
Good & Bad: Blackwood Shines in Playoff Debut, Avalanche Take Game 1 in Dallas

4 days ago | coloradohockeynow.com | Aarif Deen

DALLAS — The first taste of playoff hockey for Mackenzie Blackwood was nearly perfect. The Avalanche’s starting netminder was the star of the show on Saturday, making 23 saves to help lift Colorado to a 5-1 victory in Game 1 over the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and an assist, and the Avs scored three times in the later stages of the third period to put the game away.
Avalanche at Dallas Stars Game 1: Playoffs Begin — Will Landeskog Play? Lines, Notes & How To Watch

5 days ago | coloradohockeynow.com | Aarif Deen

The Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars open their first-round series at American Airlines Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:55 pm. MT. Read More: Round 1 Preview: Avalanche vs Stars — The Storylines Are EndlessThe playoffs are finally here. And so is Gabriel Landeskog. Well, kind of. The Avalanche’s captain took part in morning skate but remained on the ice well beyond most of his teammates.
Deen’s Daily: Jared Bednar’s Incredible Season; Robertson Out; Playoffs Begin Tonight!

5 days ago | coloradohockeynow.com | Aarif Deen

The playoffs are finally here. The Avs play tonight and they’ll face a Dallas Stars team suddenly missing a top-line forward. Also, an in-depth look at Jared Bednar’s season with the Avs. All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — April 19. The Avalanche are in Dallas, and I’m here too. Hope you’re all ready for a (hopefully) long playoff run. Catch my full Round 1 series preview here. Also, Colleen Flynn put a lot of time into this piece on Jared Bednar and his season behind the bench.
Round 1 Preview: Avalanche vs Stars — The Storylines Are Endless

5 days ago | coloradohockeynow.com | Aarif Deen

It’s felt for months like the Avalanche and Dallas Stars were on a collision course for a meeting in the first round. Both teams were winners at the trade deadline — arguably the two biggest winners. They’re both in their Stanley Cup window, and one is going to look back at 2024-25 in disappointment. On Saturday night, the Central Division rivals will finally drop the puck for Game 1 of their series with a handful of storylines to keep an eye on.
Deen’s Daily: Blackwood Talks Nichushkin Friendship; Playoff Schedule is Here

6 days ago | coloradohockeynow.com | Aarif Deen

Valeri Nichushkin and Mackenzie Blackwood have developed quite a friendship. Hear from the goalie on how it all began. Also, the regular season came to an end and the playoff schedule for Round 1 was released in its entirety. All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — April 18. I chatted with Blackwood after the Avs’ practice on Tuesday about his new friendship with Nichushkin.
Full Schedule: Round 1, Avalanche vs Stars

1 week ago | coloradohockeynow.com | Aarif Deen

The complete schedule for the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs has finally arrived. It was already announced late Wednesday night that the Avalanche and Dallas Stars will play one of two games on Saturday — the opening day of the postseason. Game 2 will be played two nights later on Monday. But the remaining five games are spread out quite a bit. The series will shift to Denver for Game 3 at Ball Arena on Wednesday, followed by a two-day break before Game 4 on Saturday, April 26.
More Than Teammates: Inside the Friendship of Valeri Nichushkin and Mackenzie Blackwood (+)

1 week ago | coloradohockeynow.com | Aarif Deen

Following a recent Avalanche win at home, Valeri Nichushkin was heading out of the dressing room just as media entered. Before exiting the doors, he turned and walked toward Mackenzie Blackwood’s stall, offered the goalie a handshake and a hug and congratulated him for helping Colorado secure another two points in the standings. It’s just one of many examples of how Nichushkin and Blackwood have taken a liking to each other.
Deen’s Daily: Landeskog Full Practice Participant; Playoff Bracket is Set — Avs/Stars Game 1 on Saturday

1 week ago | coloradohockeynow.com | Aarif Deen

The Avalanche had their first full-team practice before the playoffs and the captain was there the entire way. Also, the Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket is set following a Habs win. All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — April 17. Gabriel Landeskog was one of 15 forwards to practice with the Avs on Tuesday. He skated on the extras line with Miles Wood and Jimmy Vesey, but was a full participant and took contact.