Colorado Avalanche News

Colorado Head Coach Jared Bednar has favoured Mackenzie Blackwood early in the 2026-27 season despite some up-and-down outings. That said, the 29-year-old goalie was solid in his most recent outing, saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars. He has a 3.04 GAA and .879 SV% in five games this season (3-2-0). Colorado enters Friday's contest as sizeable -201 home favourites against a 3-3-1 Pittsburgh Penguins team.

Surprisingly, Colorado hasn't leaned on Scott Wedgewood much this season and has relied on Blackwood between the pipes in five of their first six games. Wedgewood's tremendous 2025-26 season, posting a 2.02 GAA and .921 SV% in 45 appearances (31-6-6), should at least earn him close to a timeshare by season's end, even if the team is showing early-season favour for Blackwood. The 34-year-old Wedgewood saved 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%) in his only game this season, a 7-3 win over the Calgary Flames. Colorado enters Wednesday's contest as -131 home favourites against a Dallas Stars team they defeated 3-2 yesterday.

Surprisingly, Colorado hasn't leaned on Scott Wedgewood much this season and has relied on Blackwood between the pipes in five of their first six games. Wedgewood's tremendous 2025-26 season, posting a 2.02 GAA and .921 SV% in 45 appearances (31-6-6), should at least earn him close to a timeshare by season's end, even if the team is showing early-season favour for Blackwood. The 34-year-old Wedgewood saved 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%) in his only game this season, a 7-3 win over the Calgary Flames. Colorado enters Wednesday's contest as -131 home favourites against a Dallas Stars team they defeated 3-2 yesterday.

Cale Makar (personal) will not play on Tuesday, allowing Juulsen to re-enter the lineup. The 29-year-old Juulsen is averaging 12:55 time-on-ice and has one assist in three games this season.

Cale Makar is tending to a personal matter and will not play on Tuesday, and it is unclear if his status will change for Wednesday's game. The 27-year-old Makar is off to another strong start, scoring seven points (3G / 4A) in five games this season. Noah Juulsen will draw into Colorado's lineup as Makar's replacement.

Colorado Head Coach Jared Bednar criticized Blackwood after a 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs for failing to make a timely save, but he will turn to him again on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. Surprisingly, Blackwood has started four of five games for Colorado this season, going 2-2-0, posting a 3.30 GAA and .867 SV%.

Surprisingly, Colorado hasn't turned to Scott Wedgewood this season and has rolled with Blackwood between the pipes for the first three games. Wedgewood's tremendous 2025-26 season, posting a 2.02 GAA and .921 SV% in 45 appearances (31-6-6), should at least earn him close to a timeshare by season's end, even if the team is showing early-season favour for Blackwood. Colorado enters Thursday's contest as significant -235 road favourites against a struggling Calgary team that has been outscored 16-3 through three games (0-3-0).

Surprisingly, Colorado hasn't turned to Scott Wedgewood this season and has rolled with Blackwood between the pipes for the first three games. Wedgewood's tremendous 2025-26 season, posting a 2.02 GAA and .921 SV% in 45 appearances (31-6-6), should at least earn him close to a timeshare by season's end, even if the team is showing early-season favour for Blackwood. Colorado enters Thursday's contest as significant -235 road favourites against a struggling Calgary team that has been outscored 16-3 through three games (0-3-0).

O'Connor has missed Colorado's first three games of the season with a lower-body injury but could make his debut on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. The 30-year-old is entering his eighth season in Colorado after only managing to appear in 13 games last season due to a hip injury. He will be a key part of the Avalanche's bottom-six when he is fully able to return to the lineup.

To some surprise, Colorado hasn't yet turned to Scott Wedgewood this season and will roll with Blackwood between the pipes for a third straight game. Despite Wedgewood's tremendous 2025-26 season, it's hard to blame Head Coach Jared Bednar for turning to Blackwood again, given his solid 2.50 GAA and .912 SV% through the first two games (2-0-0). Colorado enters Wednesday's contest as sizeable -193 road favourites against a Winnipeg Jets team that is 2-0-1 this season.

To some surprise, Colorado hasn't yet turned to Scott Wedgewood this season and will roll with Blackwood between the pipes for a third straight game. Despite Wedgewood's tremendous 2025-26 season, it's hard to blame Head Coach Jared Bednar for turning to Blackwood again, given his solid 2.50 GAA and .912 SV% through the first two games (2-0-0). Colorado enters Wednesday's contest as sizeable -193 road favourites against a Winnipeg Jets team that is 2-0-1 this season.

L'Heureux's Avalanche debut has had to wait after the bruising forward missed the team's first two games due to a lower-body injury. The 23-year-old former 1st-round pick (2021 - 27th overall) appeared in 25 games with Nashville last season, picking up four goals, five points and 25 PIMs.

O'Connor has missed Colorado's first two games of the season with a lower-body injury but returned to practice on Sunday in a regular practice jersey. The 30-year-old is entering his eighth season in Colorado after only managing to appear in 13 games last season due to a hip injury. He will be a key part of the Avalanche's bottom-six when he is fully able to return to the lineup.