The Avalanche took a big swing to address that last season by trading defenseman Bowen Byram for center Casey ... Logan O’Connor and Nikolai Kovalenko, who aren’t second-line caliber. But ...

There’s still time for the Avalanche to improve the roster, but the biggest issue right now needs an internal fix.

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, left, is congratulated after scoring a goal by left wing Artturi Lehkonen, back right, and center Martin Necas in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) AP

Nathan MacKinnon posted two goals and an assist to help the Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Pride Night at Ball Arena on Wednesday. Martin Necas recorded three assists, while Artturi Lehkonen, Casey Mittelstadt and Logan O'Connor each scored a goal. In net for Colorado, Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 22 of the 23 shots he faced.

Artturi Lehkonen, Casey Mittelstadt and Logan O’Connor added goals to help the Avalanche snap a two-game skid. Colorado scored three times in a 4:04 span in the third period to crack open a ...

Mackenzie Blackwood's 22 saves led the Colorado Avalanche to a 5-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils, regaining momentum. Nathan MacKinnon scored twi

Artturi Lehkonen, Casey Mittelstadt and Logan O’Connor added goals to help the Avalanche snap a two-game skid. Colorado scored three times in a 4:04 span in the third period to crack open a ...

Artturi Lehkonen, Casey Mittelstadt and Logan O'Connor also scored for Colorado, which ended a two-game skid. Martin Necas had three assists, Cale Makar contributed two assists and Mackenzie ...