Colorado Avalanche

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19). Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Talking points from two heavyweight showdowns on NHL Sunday

Colorado Avalanche’s next man up mentality testament to job done by Joe Sakic

Thursday night’s victory is why the NHL should fear the Colorado Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche are still a favored contender despite mediocre start.

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Colorado Avalanche: Ditching Ian Cole frees up minutes for Bowen Byram

Colorado Avalanche left wing Andre Burakovsky (95). Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche prove that they could well be the real deal in 2020-21

NHL’s Lake Tahoe Series Brings Back Hockey’s Best Roots

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The Colorado Avalanche are the best fantasy hockey team in the NHL

Nathan MacKinnon #29 of the Colorado Avalanche. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

4 Big Questions for the Colorado Avalanche in 2020-21

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Nashville Predators: Colin Wilson leaves a lasting legacy on and off the ice

Kirby Dach #77 of the Chicago Blackhawks (L). (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

Team Canada names top NHL prospects as Captains for 2021 World Junior Championships

Ben Bishop #30 and Anton Khudobin #35, Dallas Stars (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NHL: Top-5 goaltending tandems for the 2020-21 season

ENGLEWOOD, CO - JULY 09: Joe Sakic (L) is honored by Colorado Avalanche President Pierre Lacroix (R) as Sakic announces his retirement during a press conference at the Inverness Hotel on July 9, 2009 in Englewood, Colorado. Sakic played 20 years in the NHL with the same organization, the Quebec Nordiques from 1988-1995 and the Colorado Avalanche from 1995 to 2009. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Pierre Lacroix Made the NHL Trade Deadline Fun

Nathan MacKinnon #29 of the Colorado Avalanche.(Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

We’re all here for a Colorado Avalanche Vs. Vegas Golden Knights slugfest

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Colorado Avalanche: Watch Philipp Grubauer’s 10 best saves of 2019-20

Michael Goulet #16 of the Quebec Nordiques. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

How will Quebec Nordiques fans feel about the new Colorado Avalanche Jerseys?

Miro Heiskanen #4 of the Dallas Stars (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Ranking the Top Five Defensive Pairings in the NHL

Bowen Byram, Colorado Avalanche (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Top 8 prospects worth getting excited about

Tyson Jost #17 of the Colorado Avalanche (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Tyson Jost accepts qualifying offer

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Colorado Avalanche trade Nikita Zadorov to Blackhawks for Brandon Saad

Andre Burakovsky #95 of the Colorado Avalanche (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Grading the Andre Burakovsky signing

Niklas Hjalmarsson #4 of the Arizona Coyotes (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

NHL trade rumors: Colorado Avalanche interested in Niklas Hjalmarsson

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The Colorado Avalanche will be back stronger next season

Vladislav Namestnikov #90 of the Colorado Avalanche (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

3 moves the Colorado Avalanche need to make after playoff elimination

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Despite loss, Hutchinson and Colorado Avalanche have come a long way

Jared Bednar, head coach of the Colorado Avalanche (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Jared Bednar was snubbed of Jack Adams Award

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Colorado Avalanche: Cellar dwellers to Stanley Cup contenders

Cale Makar, Colorado Avalanche (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Would Colorado Avalanche wearing Nordiques Jerseys be a good idea?