THROUGH GAMES OF WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22, 2025

The Colorado Avalanche has hit a snag on its potential climb to the top of the Central Division, and the most surprising part is what’s currently the biggest issue. When the Avs stumbled to a 14-13 start,

The Colorado Avalanche (28-18-1) continue their homestand against the Minnesota Wild (27-15-4) in another matinee matchup at Ball Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 1:08 p.m. MT. READ MORE: How Will Jared Bednar Spend His Time During 4 Nations?

The Colorado Avalanche have already swung a few trades this season. But what will they do with the salary cap space they still have?

The Minnesota Wild feel a sense of urgency despite having nearly half a season left to play. After losing three in a row and four of their last five games, the Wild will look to turn things around on Monday afternoon against the host Colorado Avalanche in Denver.

The Avalanche passed the first of three straight tests against top Central Division teams and had a great Saturday all around. J.T. Miller almost didn’t play because of a potential trade but ended up dressing in a game that saw two players get ejected late.

What an incredible bounceback for the Avalanche. They needed Casey Mittelstadt to get things figured out and he did. His linemates were a big reason why.

Forward Valeri Nichushkin suffered a setback in his return from a lower-body injury and doesn't figure to be back in the Colorado Avalanche lineup anytime soon.

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche will be without playmaking forward Valeri Nichushkin ... Josh Manson and forward Jonathan Drouin before losing Nichushkin, who left a New Year's Eve win ...

Mikko Rantanen played 19:31, Jonathan Drouin was at 16:44 ... Gabriel Landeskog and Valeri Nichushkin exited the building together. Something about that duo, man. This team misses them dearly ...