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thehockeynews | Images Denver, CO  – Brock Nelson had a career night, scoring two goals and adding two assists to reach 600 career points, as the Colorado Avalanche overwhelmed the Montreal Canadiens 7-2 on Saturday. Gabriel Landeskog also found the back of the net twice in the victory. Nathan MacKinnon contributed a goal and two assists, extending his NHL points lead to 44. He is also tied with Boston’s Morgan Geekie for the league lead in goals, both having 20. After a 10-g

Matt Krohn-Imagn Images ST. PAUL, Minn.  — The Minnesota Wild continue to steamroll through November, extending their winning streak to seven games with a thrilling 3-2 shootout victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night. Kirill Kaprizov was the star in regulation, scoring twice, while Mats Zuccarello and Matt Boldy sealed the shootout win for Minnesota. Goaltender Jesper Wallstedt was a wall in net, stopping 39 shots and earning his sixth straight victory, improving

AP Photo/David Zalubowski DENVER — Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 18th goal, and Mackenzie Blackwood stopped all 26 shots he faced as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the San Jose Sharks 6-0 on Wednesday night, marking their 10th consecutive win. Colorado’s winning streak is the longest in the NHL this season and ties for the second-longest in franchise history. The Avalanche have also extended their point streak to 14 games, achieving a 12-0-2 record during that span

postregister | Images CHICAGO — The Colorado Avalanche continued their dominant season with a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night, extending their winning streak to nine games. Goaltender Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for his first shutout of the season, helping the NHL-leading Avalanche improve to 16-1-5. Cale Makar scored the game’s lone goal late in the second period, giving Colorado a key victory on the road. Makar, who leads all NHL defensemen with ni

AP Photo/John Amis MacKenzie Blackwood delivered a flawless performance Saturday night in Nashville, stopping all 35 shots he faced to backstop the Colorado Avalanche to a 3–0 victory over the Nashville Predators. The shutout marked Blackwood’s first of the season and the fifteenth of his career. Colorado defenseman Brent Burns opened the scoring just fifteen seconds into the game. After a puck battle in the right corner, the puck reached Burns above the right circle, where h

AP Photo/David Zalubowski The Colorado Avalanche continued their dominant start to the season with a 6–3 win over the New York Rangers on Thursday night in Denver. Nathan MacKinnon recorded two goals and an assist, a performance that moved him past Peter Stastny for second place on the franchise’s all-time scoring list. MacKinnon, now at 1,051 career points, trails only Joe Sakic, who amassed 1,641 points during his two decades with the Quebec/Colorado franchise. Cale Makar a

Ron Chenoy | Images  The Colorado Avalanche continued their dominant start to the 2025–26 NHL season with a 4–1 win over the New York Islanders on Sunday night in Denver. Ross Colton and Victor Olofsson delivered two goals just 1:19 apart in the second period, shifting momentum firmly in Colorado’s favor as the Avalanche claimed their sixth straight victory. With the win, the Avalanche improved to 13-1-5 and stretched their point streak to nine consecutive games.   Brock Nels

AP Photo/David Zalubowski The Colorado Avalanche continued their impressive run on Thursday night, skating to a 6–3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres in Denver. With the win, Colorado stretched its current point streak to nine games, reinforcing its status as one of the NHL’s hottest teams. Forward Martin Necas led the charge, posting a standout performance with two goals and two assists in a game that showcased both his speed and playmaking ability. The Avalanche wasted littl

Jared Brown | Ejsports In Southern California high school football, Coach Matt Logan of Corona Centennial has become the only public-school coach in the state to decipher a similar “code”: defeating private-school powers in the Southern Section Division I playoffs. Logan guided Centennial to consecutive championships in 2014 and 2015, but for the next eight seasons, his teams were unable to overcome St. John Bosco or Mater Dei. That changed on Friday night. Before a crowd of

Getty Images MORGANTOWN, W.Va .   — Curtis Jones Jr. proved that versatility can make all the difference. The West Virginia sophomore, who typically lines up as a hybrid linebacker, stepped into the offensive backfield and delivered two short touchdown runs to lift the Mountaineers to a 29–22 victory over Colorado on Saturday. Jones, who played both offense and defense in high school, saw increased practice time at running back due to a rash of injuries. On his three carries,

Getty Images BOULDER, Colo. —  Noah Fifita threw four first-half touchdown passes, and the Arizona Wildcats forced five turnovers in a dominant 52-17 rout of the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday night, rebounding from back-to-back close losses. “This is a huge win coming off two heartbreaking losses,” Arizona coach Brent Brennan said. “We’re gonna enjoy the plane ride home.” The Wildcats (5–3, 2–3 Big 12) stormed to a 38–7 halftime lead, scoring on six of their first seven driv

Tyler Tate/AP SALT LAKE CITY  — Utah’s newest star may have just arrived. True freshman quarterback Byrd Ficklin dazzled in his first career start, accounting for three touchdowns as the Utes steamrolled Colorado 53-7 on Saturday night. Filling in for injured starter Devon Dampier, Ficklin looked anything but inexperienced. He torched the Buffaloes’ defense for 291 total yards, including 163 rushing yards and a touchdown by halftime. The Utes (6-2, 3-2 Big 12) piled up a seas

AP Photo/David Zalubowski BOULDER, Colo.  — Kaidon Salter tossed two touchdown passes, and Colorado’s defense delivered in the fourth quarter with a crucial interception and a fourth-down stop to help the Buffaloes upset No. 22 Iowa State 24–17 on Saturday. Salter threw for 255 yards, including a 70-yard touchdown strike to Omarion Miller, as the Buffaloes (3–4, 1–3 Big 12) snapped a two-game skid. After taking a knee to seal the win, Salter threw the ball high into the air a

The Associated Press DENVER  — Gabriel Landeskog scored his first goal of the season, and Nathan MacKinnon tallied three assists as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4–1 on Tuesday night in a matchup of the Western Conference’s points leaders. Landeskog’s second-period goal, which gave Colorado a 2–1 lead, marked his first regular-season tally since March 5, 2022. The 32-year-old captain, returning from a series of knee surgeries that sidelined him for over tw

Perry Nelson-Imagn Images Nathan MacKinnon led the charge with two goals and two assists as the Colorado Avalanche dominated the Edmonton Oilers 9-1 on Saturday night, continuing their scorching start to the season. Cale Makar, Parker Kelly and Jack Drury each added two goals, while Gavin Brindley also found the back of the net. Defenseman Devon Toews dished out three assists, and goaltender Scott Wedgewood stopped 23 of 24 shots as the Avalanche improved to 9-1-5 and extend

Getty Images SACRAMENTO, Calif.  — Nikola Jokic once again led the way for the Denver Nuggets, scoring 35 points and grabbing 15 rebounds as Denver defeated the Sacramento Kings 122–108 on Tuesday night, extending their winning streak to five games. Jamal Murray added 23 points for Denver, which continued its hot start to the season behind dominant play from its All-Star duo. Aaron Gordon contributed 17 points, while Bruce Brown provided a spark off the bench with 14 points.

AP Photo/David Zalubowski Nikola Jokic delivered yet another masterclass performance, recording his fifth triple-double of the season with 33 points, 16 assists, and 15 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets ext ended their dominance over the Miami Heat with a 122-112 victory Wednesday night at Ball Arena. It marked the Nuggets’ 11th consecutive regular-season win over the Heat, a streak that stretches back to 2016. Denver also improved to 4-0 at home, continuing its perfect start

The Associated Press DENVER — The Denver Nuggets continued their strong start to the 2025–26 NBA season with a commanding 129–104 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Nikola Jokic led the way with 26 points, narrowly missing another triple-double by just one rebound and one assist, while Jamal Murray added 23 points to help Denver improve to 5–0 at home. Jokic, who sat out the entire fourth quarter, paced a balanced Nuggets offense that saw contributions fr

Getty Images DENVER  — Nikola Jokić once again showcased why he remains one of the NBA’s most dominant forces. The reigning MVP recorded his sixth triple-double in nine games this season, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 117–100 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night at Ball Arena. Jokić finished with 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 14 assists, marking another all-around performance as the Nuggets closed out a four-game homestand undefeated. Despite playing without key

AP Photo/Morry Gash MILWAUKEE — Kevin Durant delivered a vintage performance Sunday afternoon, scoring 31 points and sparking a late rally as the Houston Rockets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 122–115. Durant’s clutch shooting and leadership powered the Rockets to a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback after trailing for most of the game. Durant shot an efficient 11-for-15 from the field, adding a season-high seven assists. Center Alperen Şengün continued his strong play with 23 p