How midseason shakeup changed the Avalanche locker room: “We’re closer as a group”
But Colorado’s NHL team has long had a reputation for being a quiet bunch in the locker room, even when this group reached the top of the mountain in 2022. The 2024-25 edition started the season slow, bogged down by injuries and poor goaltending. It weighed on everyone. A generally quiet room seemed even more so at times.
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How Mackenzie Blackwood Gave Avs a ‘Chance to Win’
Mackenzie Blackwood’s third regulation loss since joining the Avalanche was the first game he allowed more than two goals. Despite making 24 saves on 28 shots, Colorado failed to maintain a three-goal lead and lost 4-3 to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
Avs goalie Mackenzie Blackwood’s path led to some dark days, but his evolution, current form makes him a Vezina Trophy candidate
His path from prospect to potential Vezina Trophy candidate was non-linear, and included some dark days. But, beyond some better fortune with his health, one of the biggest realizations in his development was his ability to make flashy saves was not going to make him the consistent goaltender he wanted to be.
Bouchard scores late goal to lift the surging Oilers past the Avs, 4-3
Evan Bouchard scored with 6:55 left and the surging Edmonton Oilers overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 on Thursday night.
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10 Observations: Capping off a Successful First Month With Mackenzie Blackwood
Mackenzie Blackwood only let in one goal on the one-month anniversary of the day he was traded to the Avalanche. And the team playing in front of him — the one that feels confident with the new goalie manning the crease — scored six times against a divisional rival sitting ahead of them in the Central.
Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: Patrolling crease versus Oilers
Patrolling crease versus Oilers
Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: First dud in Colorado colors
Blackwood stopped 23 of 27 shots in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Oilers.
How the Oilers have excelled through the most difficult part of their season
Another comeback win, this time in Colorado, seals a successful road trip — and the Oilers' place among the NHL's elite.
Avs coach Jared Bednar calls OT win over Rangers “unimpressive,” except for goaltending, few others
Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar had a blunt, one-word summation after his team rallied for a 3-2 overtime win against the New York Rangers, calling it “unimpressive.”
Devon Toews scores in overtime as Mackeznie Blackwood leads Avalanche past Rangers
Jonathan Toews scored with 36.1 seconds left in overtime and the Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 3-2 win Tuesday night against the New York Rangers at Ball Arena.
Down by 3 goals, Oilers storm back to top Avalanche
Evan Bouchard scored the winning goal late in the third period, capping the Edmonton Oilers' rally from a three-goal deficit to beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in Denver on Thursday night.
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Oilers Within Reach of First Division Title Since 1987
Jan. 16, 2025, will be a date long remembered for one of the greatest regular-season comebacks in Edmonton Oilers history. Down 3-0 midway through the first period to the powerful Colorado Avalanche,