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Storming the Fortress | Colorado Avalanche

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April 14, 2024

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Storming the Fortress | Colorado Avalanche

COLORADO AVALANCHE (49-25-6) AT LAS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS (43-28-8)

1:30 PM MDT | T-MOBILE ARENA | WATCH: TNT | LISTEN: 950 AM

The Avalanche travel to Las Vegas for their final road contest of 2023-24. Colorado has won six of its last seven road games. The Avalanche come into today’s game two points behind the Jets for second place in the Central Division. Both the Avalanche and Golden Knights have clinched Stanley Cup playoff berths. Vegas has been victorious in six of its past seven home contests coming into this matchup.

Latest Results:

April 13, 2024 WPG: 7 COL: 0

April 12, 2024 VGK: 7 MIN: 2

WINNIPEG WRAP UP

The Avalanche fell to the Jets 7-0 at Ball Arena on Saturday. The Jets tallied four in the first period that saw Sean Monahan, Gabriel Vilardi (power play), Josh Morrissey (power play) and Adam Lowry all light the lamp. Winnipeg added three more in the second period getting contributions from Tyler Toffoli, Monahan again and Lowry once more to secure the 7-0 victory.

AVS ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Nathan MacKinnon posted four shots on goal to reach 400 on the campaign. 4 shots away from 400 shots on goal. He’s just the 10th player in NHL history (16th instance) to record 400-plus shots in a single season. Phil Esposito (four times), Alex Ovechkin (three times), Bobby Hull (twice, Pavel Bure, Brett Hull, Jaromir Jagr, Paul Kariya, Bobby Orr and David Pastrnak as the only other NHLers to hit the 400 mark in a given season.

Alexandar Georgiev appeared in his 62nd game of the season, matching his career-high from 2022-23. Georgiev is expected to get the start again today in Vegas. The Ruse, Bulgaria native registered a 25-save shutout the last time he saw the Golden Knights on Jan. 10 (W, 3-0). Despite being the goaltender of record in the Nov. 4 contest, Georgiev has produced a.923 SV% and a 2.44 GAA in his career against Vegas in nine games.

HISTORY

The Avalanche own a 14-9-1 all-time record against the Golden Knights, with a 7-6-0 mark on the road. Colorado is 5-3-0 in its last eight matchups with Vegas. The Avs split the two contests this season with the Knights, with both teams winning their respective home game. In Vegas’ six seasons of existence Colorado has won four of the six regular season series.

VIVA LAS VEGAS

Vegas defeated Minnesota 7-2 on Friday night at T-Mobile Arena to clinch a berth in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Golden Knights erupted in the first period with three goals in 5:38, getting contributions form Nicolas Roy (shorthanded), Pavel Dorofeyev and Jack Eichel (power play). Minnesota responded in the middle frame with Marat Khusnutdinov finding the back of the net for the first time in his career. Jonathan Marchessault answered back with his 42^nd goal of the season to regain the three-goal lead for the Knights going into the third period. Vegas added to its lead when Tomas Hertl lit the lamp for the first time as a member of the Golden Knights. Ryan Hartman found the back of the net to cut into the lead, but Vegas would add two insurance markers from William Karlsson and Keegan Kolesar to seal the 7-2 win.

STATS TO KNOW

Valeri Nichushkin (2g/0) and Mikko Rantanen (0g/2a) pace the Avalanche this season with two points apiece against the Golden Knights.

Nathan MacKinnon has recorded 22 points (7g/15a) against Vegas in his career. Those 22 points are the ninth-most any NHL skater has tallied against the Knights.

The Avs have outscored the Golden Knights 55-44 in the past 21 matchups.

VALIANT VEGAS

Marchessault leads the Golden Knights in goals this campaign with 42, a career-high.

Noah Hanifin is tied for the tenth-most goals by a defenseman in the NHL this season having accumulated 13 in 2023-24 including two since joining Vegas.

Vegas ranks ninth among all NHL teams this season in hits with 1,948.

NUMBERS GAME

MacKinnon ranks tied for first (Auston Matthews and Zach Hyman) in the NHL among all forwards in plus-minus rating this season at +35.

The Avalanche are the only team in the NHL with two players from the same team to rank in the top five of power-play points. MacKinnon has recorded 47 points in the category and Rantanen has tallied 40.

1.16

Cale Makar has averaged the most points per-game by a blueliner in the NHL this campaign at 1.16 PPG.

QUOTE(S) THAT LEFT A MARK

“You got to find solutions, you have to dig in and be better. It starts competitively and physicality wise. The playoffs is another notch and they showed that tonight. We got a good taste of what we are going to see.”

– Colorado LW Andrew Cogliano on Learning From Mistakes

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Colorado’s Biggest Priorities After Losing Bangot Dak

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March 30, 2026

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Colorado’s Biggest Priorities After Losing Bangot Dak

After losing star guard Isaiah Johnson and forward Bangot Dak to the transfer portal, the Colorado Buffaloes will need to build around Barrington Hargress, who announced his return for the 2026 season.

Additionally, Colorado athletic director Fernando Lovo announced that the NIL budget of the men’s basketball program will be doubled for the coming offseason. Following the College Basketball Crown tournament, the Buffs have a few key players to bring back alongside Hargress for next season.

Sebastian Rancik

Feb 11, 2026; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes forward Sebastian Rancik (7) during a time out in the first half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images | Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Despite a down year for Rancik in 2025, with Johnson gone, there’s an argument to be made that he is still the future of Colorado basketball.

Rancik was given a three-star rating by 247Sports and a four-star composite rating in the 2024 recruiting class. He chose Colorado over offers from the likes of Arizona State, Mississippi State, Nebraska and others.

In his freshman season, Rancik emerged as a star in the making. This was primarily seen in Colorado’s road matchup against the then-No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks, as he recorded 19 points and nine rebounds, despite CU’s loss.

His up-and-down season in 2025 still featured multiple standout performances. One of which was a career-high 24-point performance against the Eastern Washington Eagles in Colorado’s second game of the season.

The flashes of stardom he’s shown could become more consistent with proper development in Boyle’s system, making him not only a star in the Buffs’ future, but an NBA prospect.

Ian Inman

Feb 11, 2026; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Ian Inman (0) walks up court in the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images | Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

With Johnson out as Hargress’s fellow shooting weapon, Ian Inman is the next in line for Colorado. While he didn’t see meaningful playing time until Colorado’s road matchup against the then-No. 8 Iowa State Cyclones, Inman quickly emerged as a capable shooter.

In Colorado’s matchups later in the season, first against Texas Tech on the road, and then against Kansas State at home, Inman shot a combined 9-for-12 from three, while totalling 29 points.

If Inman can see more playing time and develop more consistency in his shooting, he could be a crucial part of Colorado’s offense moving forward.

Jalin Holland

Mar 10, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Jalin Holland (11) faces off with Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Anthony Roy (9) during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images | William Purnell-Imagn Images

Defensively, freshman guard Jalin Holland is the future of the Buffaloes.

Despite getting limited minutes off the bench early in the season, Holland quickly emerged as Colorado’s best defensive player. By the end of the season, he was matched up defensively with the top scoring option of nearly every team the Buffaloes played.

Holland averaged five points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.8 steals per game during the 2025 season.

One concern in Holland’s game is his foul trouble. He plays aggressively, and with energy on defense, but that playstyle sometimes leads to foul issues. He racked up 71 personal fouls during the 2025 season.

However, that’s something that can be fixed with proper development, and if Holland remains at CU, he should see meaningful playing time to hone his skillset.

The Buffaloes’ loss of Dak is a hit to their paint defense. But that is a role the Buffs could explore moving Holland into in zone defense, as he’s already shown prowess as an on-ball defender.

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Colorado teen who survived shark attack walks runway at Avalanche charity event

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March 29, 2026

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Colorado teen who survived shark attack walks runway at Avalanche charity event

DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado teenager who lost her leg in a shark attack isn’t just walking again; she’s sharing the spotlight with one of her favorite hockey players.

Seventeen-year-old Annabelle Carlson took the runway Sunday at the Colorado Avalanche’s annual charity brunch, an event that raises money for community programs supported by Kroenke Sports Charities. The fundraiser, now in its third decade, is considered one of the team’s most impactful events of the year.

Carlson walked arm-in-arm with Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog, drawing applause from a crowd of more than 450 attendees.

Standing tall again has been a long journey for the Colorado high school student. Carlson lost her leg after surviving a shark attack during a family trip to Belize in 2024. Since then, she has undergone multiple surgeries and extensive rehabilitation.

“I think being negative about things like this — it takes such a toll on how you view yourself and how you get through things,” Carlson said. “But I’d rather see everything like, not everything you lose is a loss.”

Carlson has now returned to skiing and hopes to pick back up with playing her favorite sport, lacrosse. But it took a lot of guts and resilience to get to where she is now.

“In my eyes, she’s extraordinary,” Landeskog said. “What she’s gone through at that age, it’s not easy to do.”

The charity event highlights children who have overcome serious medical challenges, pairing them with Avalanche players for a runway walk to spotlight their strength. Players also served brunch and helped auction off team gear and game tickets.

“It was really cool to meet him,” Carlson said of Landeskog. “It’s definitely a flex. Not everyone gets to meet the Avalanche. I’m super lucky and super excited to be here.”

Having gone through some injuries of his own, including damage to his knee, which took him out of play for several seasons, Landeskog said Carlson’s attitude is remarkable.

“She’s young, she’s brave,” he said. “I feel like she’s got a better head on her shoulders than I do, so I feel like I can learn a lot from her as well.”

The team said many players stay in touch with the children and their families long after the event ends, adding that the annual brunch is a day the whole team looks forward to each year.

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++[LIVESTREAMS]TV!! New Mexico United vs Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Live 𝖲𝗍𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗆

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March 29, 2026

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New Mexico United vs Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

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