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Dec 21, 2024; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno (17) and goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) look for the puck during the third period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images

Central Division Race Tightening

Nov 27, 2024; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) celebrates his goal against the Boston Bruins during the second period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

Maple Leafs, Stars Best Fit For Islanders Forward

Jan 4, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) celebrates with team mates after the Golden Knights defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

NHL Power Rankings: Viva Las Vegas

Dec 31, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; The Chicago Blackhawks look on after the Winter Classic against the St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images

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Jan 2, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (7) and left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) and defenseman Cale Makar (8) and right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) and center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrate after the game against the Buffalo Sabres at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Avalanche Go for Seventh Straight Win

Dec 20, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) defends the goal against the Anaheim Ducks in the second period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Avalanche Lose Backup Goalie to Injury

Dec 19, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar watches the action from the bench during a game against the San Jose Sharks in the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Avalanche HC Explodes Over Blown Call

Apr 11, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) looks on before a face-off against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Multiple Teams Interested in Former Blackhawks Captain

Scott Wedgewood was hurt in goal while Buffalo scored.

Sabres Allowed to Score Goal While Injured Avalanche Goalie Lies Crumpled Up in Net

Aug 3, 2024; Plymouth, MI, USA; Finland's forward Jesse Kiiskinen (23) pulls the puck between his legs and scores a goal on Sweden's goaltender Marcus Gidlof (1) during the third period of the 2024 World Junior Summer Showcase at USA Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

WJC Quarterfinals Preview and Predictions

Dec 19, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) waits for action to resume against the San Jose Sharks in the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Avalanche Center Named First Star of Month

Dec 31, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Steven Lorentz (18) celebrates after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the second period at the Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

NHL Power Rankings: Here Comes the Maple Leafs

Jun 24, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; The Florida Panthers pose with the cup for a team photo after winning game seven of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Most Memorable NHL Moments of 2024

May 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) controls the puck in the second period against the Dallas Stars in game four of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Avalanche Forward Returns From Second Injury

Dec 5, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Nashville Predators center Juuso Parssinen (13) waits for a face-off against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Avalanche, Predators Swap Forwards

Dec 19, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche goalie Mackenzie Blackwood (39) follows the puck against the San Jose Sharks in the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Avalanche Sign New Starting Goalie to Extension

Dec 19, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provorov (9) carries the puck as New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier (28) trails the play during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Avalanche Named Landing Spot for Blue Jackets Defenseman

Dec 23, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) and defenseman Colin Miller (6) and forward David Gustafsson (19) celebrate a win over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

NHL Power Rankings: Jets Fly Into Holiday Break

Nov 29, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) and defenseman Esa Lindell (23) and Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) in action during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Holiday Wish List: Central Division