Corey Masisak
@cmasisak22.bsky.social
Cover the Colorado Avalanche for the Denver Post. Previously: Capitals, Devils, Sharks. You can’t take the sky from me.
This will drop to 12 tomorrow night. #Avs advantage in this category is dwindling. Also, the impact of the players out is ... rising.
Number of skaters to dress in every game:
13 COL
11 UTA
10 MTL
9 DET LAK PHI WPG
8 EDM FLA NJD PIT
7 ANA CAR CGY NYI OTT SEA SJS VGK WSH
6 BOS BUF CBJ CHI DAL MIN NSH STL
5 NYR VAN
3 TBL TOR
13 COL
11 UTA
10 MTL
9 DET LAK PHI WPG
8 EDM FLA NJD PIT
7 ANA CAR CGY NYI OTT SEA SJS VGK WSH
6 BOS BUF CBJ CHI DAL MIN NSH STL
5 NYR VAN
3 TBL TOR
January 5, 2026 at 10:35 PM
This will drop to 12 tomorrow night. #Avs advantage in this category is dwindling. Also, the impact of the players out is ... rising.
A minor update on #Avs Captain Gabe Landeskog …
He is traveling back to Denver today. Team should have more of an update tomorrow ahead of the game against Tampa Bay.
He is traveling back to Denver today. Team should have more of an update tomorrow ahead of the game against Tampa Bay.
January 5, 2026 at 9:55 PM
A minor update on #Avs Captain Gabe Landeskog …
He is traveling back to Denver today. Team should have more of an update tomorrow ahead of the game against Tampa Bay.
He is traveling back to Denver today. Team should have more of an update tomorrow ahead of the game against Tampa Bay.
#Avs prospect Max Curran had a goal and two assists yesterday as the Czechs took down the Canadians in the semifinals at world junior tournament. Curran scored the first and assisted on the GWG.
Czechs play Sweden today at 6:30 pm MT for the gold medal on NHL Network.
Czechs play Sweden today at 6:30 pm MT for the gold medal on NHL Network.
January 5, 2026 at 5:26 PM
#Avs prospect Max Curran had a goal and two assists yesterday as the Czechs took down the Canadians in the semifinals at world junior tournament. Curran scored the first and assisted on the GWG.
Czechs play Sweden today at 6:30 pm MT for the gold medal on NHL Network.
Czechs play Sweden today at 6:30 pm MT for the gold medal on NHL Network.
So much has been going on tonight ...
Gavin Brindley has what looks like a huge contingent of people here. I'm guessing some of them will be on the other side of Alligator Alley on Tuesday as well.
First NHL game in his home state.
Gavin Brindley has what looks like a huge contingent of people here. I'm guessing some of them will be on the other side of Alligator Alley on Tuesday as well.
First NHL game in his home state.
January 5, 2026 at 2:02 AM
So much has been going on tonight ...
Gavin Brindley has what looks like a huge contingent of people here. I'm guessing some of them will be on the other side of Alligator Alley on Tuesday as well.
First NHL game in his home state.
Gavin Brindley has what looks like a huge contingent of people here. I'm guessing some of them will be on the other side of Alligator Alley on Tuesday as well.
First NHL game in his home state.
#Avs coach Jared Bednar said Gabe Landeskog and Devon Toews are both going to “miss some time.” Landeskog is still being evaluated.
On Landeskog, Scott Wedgewood said “rib cage area” … Nathan MacKinnon said (paraphrasing) bones heal easier than ligaments/tendons.
On Landeskog, Scott Wedgewood said “rib cage area” … Nathan MacKinnon said (paraphrasing) bones heal easier than ligaments/tendons.
January 5, 2026 at 2:01 AM
#Avs coach Jared Bednar said Gabe Landeskog and Devon Toews are both going to “miss some time.” Landeskog is still being evaluated.
On Landeskog, Scott Wedgewood said “rib cage area” … Nathan MacKinnon said (paraphrasing) bones heal easier than ligaments/tendons.
On Landeskog, Scott Wedgewood said “rib cage area” … Nathan MacKinnon said (paraphrasing) bones heal easier than ligaments/tendons.
#Avs lose 2-1 in South Florida. Third regulation loss of the season. Nathan MacKinnon had a chance in the final 10 seconds, but Daniil Tarasov stopped it.
Avs are 31-3-7 at the halfway point. Health for Gabe Landeskog and Devon Toews matter far more than this outcome.
Avs are 31-3-7 at the halfway point. Health for Gabe Landeskog and Devon Toews matter far more than this outcome.
January 5, 2026 at 12:44 AM
#Avs lose 2-1 in South Florida. Third regulation loss of the season. Nathan MacKinnon had a chance in the final 10 seconds, but Daniil Tarasov stopped it.
Avs are 31-3-7 at the halfway point. Health for Gabe Landeskog and Devon Toews matter far more than this outcome.
Avs are 31-3-7 at the halfway point. Health for Gabe Landeskog and Devon Toews matter far more than this outcome.
#Avs captain Gabe Landeskog left this game early in the second period after crashing into the Panthers net, and then the end boards.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/04/a...
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/04/a...
Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog leaves game after crashing into Panthers net
Landeskog left the game Sunday with the Florida Panthers after crashing into the opposing net and then the end boards behind it.
www.denverpost.com
January 4, 2026 at 11:51 PM
#Avs captain Gabe Landeskog left this game early in the second period after crashing into the Panthers net, and then the end boards.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/04/a...
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/04/a...
That statement below is technically true ...
But it's also actually 27 straight games, and the #Avs are 24-1-2 in those 27 contests.
But it's also actually 27 straight games, and the #Avs are 24-1-2 in those 27 contests.
The #Avs have used the same six defensemen for 26 consecutive games.
They are 23-1-2 in those games.
They are 23-1-2 in those games.
January 4, 2026 at 10:01 PM
That statement below is technically true ...
But it's also actually 27 straight games, and the #Avs are 24-1-2 in those 27 contests.
But it's also actually 27 straight games, and the #Avs are 24-1-2 in those 27 contests.
#Avs team spokesman says Devon Toews will not play tonight against the Florida Panthers because of an upper-body injury. Yes, before you ask, upper body.
He is one of the 14 players on the roster who had played in all 40 games to date.
Defense pairings:
Girard-Makar
Manson-Burns
Solovyov-Malinski
He is one of the 14 players on the roster who had played in all 40 games to date.
Defense pairings:
Girard-Makar
Manson-Burns
Solovyov-Malinski
January 4, 2026 at 9:37 PM
#Avs team spokesman says Devon Toews will not play tonight against the Florida Panthers because of an upper-body injury. Yes, before you ask, upper body.
He is one of the 14 players on the roster who had played in all 40 games to date.
Defense pairings:
Girard-Makar
Manson-Burns
Solovyov-Malinski
He is one of the 14 players on the roster who had played in all 40 games to date.
Defense pairings:
Girard-Makar
Manson-Burns
Solovyov-Malinski
Don’t see Devon Toews on the ice for #Avs warmups here in Florida. Do see Ilya Solovyov.
Toews came back late last night but missed about half of the third period after crashing skates first into the end boards.
Toews came back late last night but missed about half of the third period after crashing skates first into the end boards.
January 4, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Don’t see Devon Toews on the ice for #Avs warmups here in Florida. Do see Ilya Solovyov.
Toews came back late last night but missed about half of the third period after crashing skates first into the end boards.
Toews came back late last night but missed about half of the third period after crashing skates first into the end boards.
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The #Avs have one leak in the warship this season, the power play. Not on this night, even if it started out poorly.
Colorado has now won as many games when trailing by two-plus goals as it has lost in regulation. And the machine just marches on.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/03/a...
Colorado has now won as many games when trailing by two-plus goals as it has lost in regulation. And the machine just marches on.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/03/a...
Avalanche power play springs to life, leads to 5-3 comeback win against Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. — If the Colorado Avalanche power play starts to get rolling, look out.
www.denverpost.com
January 4, 2026 at 3:41 AM
The #Avs have one leak in the warship this season, the power play. Not on this night, even if it started out poorly.
Colorado has now won as many games when trailing by two-plus goals as it has lost in regulation. And the machine just marches on.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/03/a...
Colorado has now won as many games when trailing by two-plus goals as it has lost in regulation. And the machine just marches on.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/03/a...
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#Avs Nathan MacKinnon is the NHL midseason MVP …
… and it’s not particularly close without antiquated hypothetical arguments or weak narratives.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/03/a...
… and it’s not particularly close without antiquated hypothetical arguments or weak narratives.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/03/a...
Avalanche Journal: Nathan MacKinnon is the NHL’s midseason MVP, and it’s not particularly close
Nathan MacKinnon is clearly the NHL’s midseason MVP, and the debate should really start with who should be second.
www.denverpost.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM
#Avs Nathan MacKinnon is the NHL midseason MVP …
… and it’s not particularly close without antiquated hypothetical arguments or weak narratives.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/03/a...
… and it’s not particularly close without antiquated hypothetical arguments or weak narratives.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/03/a...
The #Avs have one leak in the warship this season, the power play. Not on this night, even if it started out poorly.
Colorado has now won as many games when trailing by two-plus goals as it has lost in regulation. And the machine just marches on.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/03/a...
Colorado has now won as many games when trailing by two-plus goals as it has lost in regulation. And the machine just marches on.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/03/a...
Avalanche power play springs to life, leads to 5-3 comeback win against Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. — If the Colorado Avalanche power play starts to get rolling, look out.
www.denverpost.com
January 4, 2026 at 3:41 AM
The #Avs have one leak in the warship this season, the power play. Not on this night, even if it started out poorly.
Colorado has now won as many games when trailing by two-plus goals as it has lost in regulation. And the machine just marches on.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/03/a...
Colorado has now won as many games when trailing by two-plus goals as it has lost in regulation. And the machine just marches on.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/03/a...
Avs coach Jared Bednar said Mackenzie Blackwood’s injury popped up at practice Thursday. Joel Kiviranta is also not on the trip. Gavin Brindley is but is not playing tonight. Taylor Makar is in.
No timelines, but Bednar hopes Blackwood/Kiviranta can return after the trip.
No timelines, but Bednar hopes Blackwood/Kiviranta can return after the trip.
January 3, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Avs coach Jared Bednar said Mackenzie Blackwood’s injury popped up at practice Thursday. Joel Kiviranta is also not on the trip. Gavin Brindley is but is not playing tonight. Taylor Makar is in.
No timelines, but Bednar hopes Blackwood/Kiviranta can return after the trip.
No timelines, but Bednar hopes Blackwood/Kiviranta can return after the trip.
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We cannot let this president drag us into more endless wars that risk the lives of American service members and civilians abroad.
The attack last night on Venezuela was unnecessary and unauthorized. The President’s actions are reckless and illegal.
The attack last night on Venezuela was unnecessary and unauthorized. The President’s actions are reckless and illegal.
January 3, 2026 at 2:38 PM
We cannot let this president drag us into more endless wars that risk the lives of American service members and civilians abroad.
The attack last night on Venezuela was unnecessary and unauthorized. The President’s actions are reckless and illegal.
The attack last night on Venezuela was unnecessary and unauthorized. The President’s actions are reckless and illegal.
#Avs Nathan MacKinnon is the NHL midseason MVP …
… and it’s not particularly close without antiquated hypothetical arguments or weak narratives.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/03/a...
… and it’s not particularly close without antiquated hypothetical arguments or weak narratives.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/03/a...
Avalanche Journal: Nathan MacKinnon is the NHL’s midseason MVP, and it’s not particularly close
Nathan MacKinnon is clearly the NHL’s midseason MVP, and the debate should really start with who should be second.
www.denverpost.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM
#Avs Nathan MacKinnon is the NHL midseason MVP …
… and it’s not particularly close without antiquated hypothetical arguments or weak narratives.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/03/a...
… and it’s not particularly close without antiquated hypothetical arguments or weak narratives.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/03/a...
#Avs Cale Makar was on the ice for the most even-strength goals in the 2024-25 NHL season. He was on for 102.
Nathan MacKinnon has been on for 72 even-strength goals this season. The Avs have played 39 games.
Nathan MacKinnon has been on for 72 even-strength goals this season. The Avs have played 39 games.
January 3, 2026 at 3:16 PM
#Avs Cale Makar was on the ice for the most even-strength goals in the 2024-25 NHL season. He was on for 102.
Nathan MacKinnon has been on for 72 even-strength goals this season. The Avs have played 39 games.
Nathan MacKinnon has been on for 72 even-strength goals this season. The Avs have played 39 games.
The #Avs have placed Mackenzie Blackwood on injured reserve. He finished the game against St. Louis.
Trent Miner (and Taylor Makar) are up from the Eagles. Makar could play if Gavin Brindley and Joel Kiviranta cannot tomorrow at Carolina.
Trent Miner (and Taylor Makar) are up from the Eagles. Makar could play if Gavin Brindley and Joel Kiviranta cannot tomorrow at Carolina.
January 2, 2026 at 10:43 PM
The #Avs have placed Mackenzie Blackwood on injured reserve. He finished the game against St. Louis.
Trent Miner (and Taylor Makar) are up from the Eagles. Makar could play if Gavin Brindley and Joel Kiviranta cannot tomorrow at Carolina.
Trent Miner (and Taylor Makar) are up from the Eagles. Makar could play if Gavin Brindley and Joel Kiviranta cannot tomorrow at Carolina.
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#Avs Brock Nelson has been one of the best two-way players in the NHL this year at 5v5 and a key cog in the No. 1-ranked penalty kill.
Now, he’s also about to continue the family tradition - representing his country at the Winter Olympics.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/02/a...
Now, he’s also about to continue the family tradition - representing his country at the Winter Olympics.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/02/a...
Avalanche center Brock Nelson named to United States Olympic team
Brock Nelson has earned the chance to continue a great family tradition.
www.denverpost.com
January 2, 2026 at 1:51 PM
#Avs Brock Nelson has been one of the best two-way players in the NHL this year at 5v5 and a key cog in the No. 1-ranked penalty kill.
Now, he’s also about to continue the family tradition - representing his country at the Winter Olympics.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/02/a...
Now, he’s also about to continue the family tradition - representing his country at the Winter Olympics.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/02/a...
#Avs Joel Kiviranta and Artturi Lehkonen have been named to Finland’s Olympic team.
Lehkonen was obvious, but Kiviranta was definitely a bubble guy.
Lehkonen was obvious, but Kiviranta was definitely a bubble guy.
January 2, 2026 at 2:18 PM
#Avs Joel Kiviranta and Artturi Lehkonen have been named to Finland’s Olympic team.
Lehkonen was obvious, but Kiviranta was definitely a bubble guy.
Lehkonen was obvious, but Kiviranta was definitely a bubble guy.
#Avs Brock Nelson has been one of the best two-way players in the NHL this year at 5v5 and a key cog in the No. 1-ranked penalty kill.
Now, he’s also about to continue the family tradition - representing his country at the Winter Olympics.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/02/a...
Now, he’s also about to continue the family tradition - representing his country at the Winter Olympics.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/02/a...
Avalanche center Brock Nelson named to United States Olympic team
Brock Nelson has earned the chance to continue a great family tradition.
www.denverpost.com
January 2, 2026 at 1:51 PM
#Avs Brock Nelson has been one of the best two-way players in the NHL this year at 5v5 and a key cog in the No. 1-ranked penalty kill.
Now, he’s also about to continue the family tradition - representing his country at the Winter Olympics.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/02/a...
Now, he’s also about to continue the family tradition - representing his country at the Winter Olympics.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/02/a...
#Avs Valeri Nichushkin has played 56:58 on the penalty kill this season. The other team has scored 0 goals.
He's the only player in the NHL with more than 33 minutes of PK ice time this season and no goals against.
(Artturi Lehkonen has been on for 1 PPG against in 49:04)
He's the only player in the NHL with more than 33 minutes of PK ice time this season and no goals against.
(Artturi Lehkonen has been on for 1 PPG against in 49:04)
January 2, 2026 at 6:34 AM
#Avs Valeri Nichushkin has played 56:58 on the penalty kill this season. The other team has scored 0 goals.
He's the only player in the NHL with more than 33 minutes of PK ice time this season and no goals against.
(Artturi Lehkonen has been on for 1 PPG against in 49:04)
He's the only player in the NHL with more than 33 minutes of PK ice time this season and no goals against.
(Artturi Lehkonen has been on for 1 PPG against in 49:04)