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2026-08-01 23:10:03

Legendary Climber Nirmal Purja Dies in Avalanche

Famed climber Nirmal Purja and nine expedition members died in an avalanche on Broad Peak, Pakistan. The international team included American Mallory Geis. Rescue efforts failed. Purja, 43, was renowned for climbing all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters in record time. read more

2026-05-27 11:10:03

Avalanche swept from playoffs after dominant season

Colorado Avalanche swept by Golden Knights in Western Conference finals after dominant regular season. Coach Bednar's goalie change failed as offense stalled, averaging 1.75 goals per game. Vegas returns to Stanley Cup Final for third time. read more

2026-05-26 19:40:08

MacKinnon to Play Game 4 as Avs Face Elimination

Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon will play in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals after a knee injury, aiming to avoid a sweep. Valeri Nichushkin is a game-time decision. Mackenzie Blackwood starts in goal. MacKinnon leads Colorado with 15 points in 12 playoff games. read more

2026-05-25 05:50:08

Avalanche face elimination after 3-0 collapse, MacKinnon injured

The Colorado Avalanche face elimination after blowing a 3-0 lead in Game 3, going down 3-0 to the Golden Knights. Injured star Nathan MacKinnon played limited shifts, while history shows only four teams have rallied from a 3-0 series deficit. read more

2026-05-23 06:10:03

Avalanche Face 0-2 Hole After Third-Period Collapse

Colorado Avalanche lost a 1-0 third-period lead, falling 3-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2, now trailing 0-2 in the Western Conference final. They face their first series comeback attempt since 1999. read more

2026-05-22 17:40:05

Avalanche star Cale Makar out for Game 2

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar will miss Game 2 against the Vegas Golden Knights due to an upper-body injury. Coach Bednar confirmed the two-time Norris Trophy winner is day-to-day, impacting the team's defensive strategy as they trail the series. read more

2026-05-13 12:10:06

Avalanche add playoff grit, one win from conference finals

Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar's lineup changes sparked a 5-2 win over Minnesota, featuring a season-high 32 hits. The team, known for skill, added physicality to their playoff game, now one win from the Western Conference finals. read more

2026-05-12 05:30:34

Avalanche Shake Up Lineup, Take 3-1 Series Lead

Avalanche changed lines, pairings, and goalie Mackenzie Blackwood, then beat Wild 5-2 for 3-1 series lead. Five different players scored, including Parker Kelly's go-ahead goal. Colorado seeks Western Conference finals return. read more

2026-05-06 04:10:06

Avalanche Extend Playoff Win Streak to Six

Colorado Avalanche beat Wild 5-2 for 2-0 series lead, with Nathan MacKinnon scoring and assisting twice. They've won six straight playoff games, an NHL record for scoring by 12 different players in first two games. Series shifts to Minnesota for Game 3. read more

2026-04-27 01:20:05

Colorado Avalanche Sweep Kings, End Kopitar’s Career

Colorado Avalanche swept the Los Angeles Kings 5-1 in Game 4, advancing to the second round. Nathan MacKinnon scored twice, ending Anze Kopitar’s career. Colorado awaits Dallas-Minnesota winner with five days off. read more

2026-04-21 13:30:45

Avalanches Lumber Yard Built on Decade-Old Bond

The Colorado Avalanche built their "Lumber Yard" goalie tandem by reuniting Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood via trades. Their friendship, forged years earlier in the minors, fosters a supportive partnership crucial for the team's Stanley Cup aspirations. read more

2026-04-10 07:40:07

Avalanche Clinch Presidents Trophy, Eye Stanley Cup

The Colorado Avalanche clinched the NHL's Presidents' Trophy with a 3-1 win over Calgary. Nathan MacKinnon scored his 52nd goal. It's the fourth time Colorado has earned the league's best regular-season record, tying for second-most all-time. read more

2026-03-11 06:40:10

Avalanche Fume Over MacKinnons Controversial Ejection

The Avalanche lost 4-3 to the Oilers after Nathan MacKinnon received a controversial game misconduct for goalie interference. Colorado's coach argued MacKinnon was pushed into the goalie by an Oilers defenseman, calling the major penalty unjust. read more

2026-02-18 16:10:13

Desperate Search for Nine After Deadly Sierra Avalanche

An avalanche near Lake Tahoe has left nine skiers missing after sweeping a backcountry group. Six were rescued from a makeshift shelter amid severe storms. The search continues as conditions create high avalanche danger in the Sierra Nevada. read more

2026-02-06 20:50:04

Avalanche Kills Two Climbers in Slovakias Tatras

Two Hungarian climbers, aged 37 and 38, were killed in an avalanche in Slovakia's High Tatras mountain range. Rescue efforts were hampered by severe weather, forcing teams to reach the remote site on foot. read more

2025-01-06 18:20:05

Experienced Skier Dies in Wyoming Avalanche Tragedy, Fifth Fatality

Experienced skier Kenneth Goff, 36, was killed in an avalanche at Togwotee Pass in Wyoming. He was fully buried and despite rescue efforts, did not survive. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers in backcountry skiing. read more

2025-01-06 05:10:03

Deadly Avalanche Strikes Near Grand Teton National Park

One skier died and another was injured in a fatal avalanche triggered by their group in a backcountry area 20 miles east of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. The accident occurred at an elevation of 10,400 feet, with challenging rescue efforts due to stormy weather. read more