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Valeri Nichushkin is not an elite power forward by previously held standards, but he might be the best modern version in the NHL right now.

The Colorado Avalanche power play was good at times earlier in the season, but a few tweaks have helped it be consistently great again in recent weeks.

Valeri Nichushkin is not an elite power forward by previously held standards, but he might be the best modern version in the NHL right now.

Nathan MacKinnon scored 32 seconds into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche fended off the pesky New York Islanders for fifth win in six outings Tuesday night at Ball Arena.

Nathan MacKinnon scored a power-play goal 32 seconds into overtime, and the Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the New York Islanders 5-4 on Tuesday night.

With the play of Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sam Malinski, the team might decide to not re-sign Jack Johnson in the offseason.

As the calendar flips to the new year, what might be on Colorado’s wish list as the Avs gear up for a run at a second championship in three seasons?

For the second time in three meetings this season the Avs dominated the game against San Jose in every area but the scoreboard, but found a way to prevail.

David Carle might coach in the NHL someday, but he's realized the job he has now allows him to be pretty selective about the next one.