Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson, left, and centerman Nathan MacKinnon hug the Stanley Cup during the Colorado Avalanche ...

DENVER — Connor McMichael had two goals and the Washington Capitals scored four times on their first 10 shots in a 5-2 ...

The Colorado Avalanche welcomed Valeri Nichushkin back to the lineup on Friday night, although they lost 5-2 to the ...

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin is in a positive headspace after returning to the ice Friday night for his first ...

The Avalanche had poor goaltending and a lack of production from the top lines in the 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals on ...

Only five games were played yesterday in the National Hockey League, with many teams on vacation. Even so, there were some fine highlights. Here’s what caught our eye. 1. Cutter Gauthier finally ...

Earns assist in return ...

Returns to action Friday ...

Starting goaltender Alexandar Georgiev did not participate in the morning skate and is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Big things were expected of the Avalanche’s top six with two key players returning to the lines. Instead, the team had goals from its bottom six — Parker Kelly netted his first of the season and ...

DENVER -- Valeri Nichushkin made his season debut for the Colorado Avalanche in a 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals at Ball ...

DENVER -- Connor McMichael scored twice for the Washington Capitals in a 5-2 win against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena ...