HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - Caught on Camera

Mikko Rantanen’s hat trick completes Avalanche’s first 50-goal season in 20 years, as Avs beat Sharks

Mikko Rantanen has reiterated for weeks that the individual achievements don’t matter to him. Not true, said Jared Bednar. The Colorado Avalanche coach noticed Rantanen has been “squeezing his stick a little tight” in recent games.

The Denver Post · Apr 7, 2023

Nathan MacKinnon’s 100th point, an overtime goal, gives Avalanche Central Division lead in San Jose

Bo Byram stopped himself. Marveling at Nathan MacKinnon’s season, he didn’t want to go so far as to jinx anything.

The Denver Post · Apr 5, 2023

Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen lead Avalanche to crucial 5-2 win over Stars

DENVER — The only passengers Saturday night were the thousands of Avalanche fans buckled into Ball Arena seats for the ride Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen were taking them on.

The Denver Post · Apr 2, 2023

Avs beat Maple Leafs in shootout in Toronto after riveting test of defenses

TORONTO — A few of the newest relics in the Hockey Hall of Fame include a jersey worn by Nathan MacKinnon in the 2022 Stanley Cup-clinching game, a prestigious trophy with a spot reserved for Cale Makar’s engraved name and a burgundy-bejeweled ring.

The Denver Post · Mar 16, 2023

Artturi Lehkonen breaks finger in return to Montreal, will require surgery after Avalanche’s 8-4 win over Canadiens

MONTREAL — Artturi Lehkonen was standing at the same end of the ice where he scored the Canadiens’ most important goal of this century. That goal, the Game 6 overtime winner that sent Montreal to the Stanley Cup Final in 2021, played above him on the Bell Centre jumbotron.

The Denver Post · Mar 14, 2023

Cale Makar overtime goal for Avalanche finally dispatches pesky Coyotes

DENVER — The Avs seem to encounter few obstacles more mystifying than a Coyotes team with nothing to lose.

The Denver Post · Mar 12, 2023

Los Angeles Kings cling to early lead, beat Avalanche in Colorado second straight time

DENVER — Playoff contenders are getting in the Colorado Avalanche’s way as the home stretch arrives.

The Denver Post · Mar 10, 2023

Avs snap winless streak with lopsided 6-0 shutout of weakened San Jose Sharks

The Avalanche did not need a bigger boat.

The Denver Post · Mar 8, 2023

Mark Kiszla: It would be crying shame if hard-fighting Avs don’t get big boost at NHL trade deadline

The Avs won’t hoist the Stanley Cup in June if they wave the white flag at the trade deadline in March.

The Denver Post · Mar 3, 2023

Avs continue first-period dominance in 4-1 win over Calgary Flames in Nazem Kadri’s return

DENVER — In front of increasingly optimistic fans, it would be difficult for the Colorado Avalanche to live up to the precedent set by their explosive start Friday night in Winnipeg, when four of their first shots found the back of the net.

The Denver Post · Feb 26, 2023