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Despite an off shooting night from two of their best players, Denver used smothering defense to beat Phoenix and take a 2-0 lead in the series
Nine years to the day after losing another Game 7 on their home ice, Colorado suffered another devastating first-round exit from the playoffs
Andrew Cogliano is the latest Colorado player to join the list of unavailable, but the rest of the roster is circling the wagons one more time
In a dominant Game 1 performance, Denver proved to the people who are picking Phoenix, Golden State or Los Angeles that they're for real
In a crucial game, Seattle took the advantage in the series, heading home with a 3-2 lead and the chance to eliminate the defending champs
On a night when shots weren't falling, Denver found a way to dispatch of a pesky Minnesota team, setting up a second-round showdown
For the fourth time in four games, Colorado was in an early lead; this time around, they're valiant comeback fell short, as the series is tied 2-2
Denver had a chance to steal a game in which they didn't play well, leaving them disappointed as they head home for the next close-out chance
Valeri Nichushkin was a late scratch and has left Seattle, creating another challenge for the battle-tested Avs to overcome in the playoffs
What can you say about this amazing Denver Nuggets team that hasn't been blurted out already
Things were looking bleak at Ball Arena, until back-to-back goals in under a minute re-ignited the building and got the defending champs on track
At today's morning skate, Colorado was focused, determined and ready to get back on track after falling behind in their opening-round series
After blowing a 21-point lead, Denver needed someone to save the day; Michael Porter Jr. was up to the task in his biggest playoff moment
In a disappointing effort, the defending Stanley Cup champs are trailing in a series for the first time in two years, dropping Game 1 to Seattle
In his first year in charge, the Avalanche's general manager has navigated a lot of choppy waters to assemble a team worthy of a Cup run
Thanks to smothering defense that frustrated Minnesota throughout Game 1, Denver cruised to a victory in their postseason opener
While two players were on the ice for Colorado on Sunday, a pair of key players remain question marks heading into the first round of the playoffs
Denver has been in cruise control for more than a month, making them eager to get back on the court for meaningful games in the postseaosn
Nathan MacKinnon saved some of his best for last, netting a hat trick that propelled the Avalanche to a division title that seemed improbable
Two teams that are looking for help at left tackle could possibly prefer a veteran at that position, which opens a door for Denver to make a deal
The Colorado Avalanche's 4-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets Thursday night at Ball Arena felt way harder than expected
The best conclusion to draw after the Oilers' 2-1 OT win is that neither knows which of The Other One is the Big Boss Man is in this year's west
On a night when they were tired and not getting a lot of breaks, Colorado's best players rose to the occasion and netted the team a big win
The backups got a W to end Denver's late-season slide, but that did nothing to make anyone feel more comfortable heading into the playoffs
