T.J. Hughes Is Finding His Footing With the Avalanche, One Game at a Time

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T.J. Hughes Is Finding His Footing With the Avalanche, One Game at a Time

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Nathan MacKinnon Has Hilarious Reaction to Avalanche Rookie’s First NHL Goal

T.J. Hughes scored his first NHL goal on Friday night, and Nathan MacKinnon ensured it was a memorable one.In the Colorado Avalanche‘s 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, MacKinnon and Cale Makar provided the assists for Hughes’ goal at the 14:57 mark of the third period. With Colorado leading by a goal and on the […] The post Nathan MacKinnon Has Hilarious Reaction to Avalanche Rookie’s First NHL Goal appeared first on HEAVY.

10 Takeaways: Bednar’s Belief and Patience in T.J. Hughes Pays Off (+)

Congratulations are in order for Colorado Avalanche forward T.J. Hughes. The 24-year-old scored his first career NHL goal, and it […]

Deen’s Daily: Hughes Gets His First!; Blackwood Looks Solid; Hiller Takes Blame

The Avalanche won again and it was another strong game for their starting goalie. They also got a career first […]

Avalanche rally past Penguins 5-2 as MacKinnon posts 3 assists and a goal

DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon had three assists and a power-play goal, Artturi Lehkonen scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Friday night. Hughes scored his first NHL goal, while Mackenzie Blackwood settled in after a shaky start to stop 29 shots.

Avalanche Rally Past Penguins 5-2 as T.J. Hughes Scores First NHL Goal

T.J. Hughes scored his first career NHL goal as the Avalanche erupted for three second-period goals, with Artturi Lehkonen and Gabriel Landeskog also scoring to give Colorado a 4-2 lead over Pittsburgh.

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Nathan MacKinnon has goal and 3 assists, Artturi Lehkonen scores twice as Avs beat Penguins 5-2

DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon had three assists and a power-play goal, Artturi Lehkonen scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Friday night. Hughes scored his first NHL goal, while Mackenzie Blackwood settled in after a shaky start to stop 29 shots.

Quinn Hughes Makes NHL History, Joins Exclusive Company With Latest Wild Assist

The Wild defenseman tied a historic eight-game assist streak on Thursday, putting him one game away from the all-time NHL record while anchoring Minnesota’s high-octane blue line.

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Wild: Quinn Hughes’ early numbers are loud; his plans remain quiet

For all of his on-ice flash, Quinn Hughes is reserved once the skates come off. His answers are often clipped. He is all business in his approach to hockey, and with the media. During seemingly every game this season, the Minnesota Wild have sent out an update on what team or NHL record Hughes happens to be threatening, or breaking. He set a franchise record for points by a defenseman last ...

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'We Just Tilt The Ice': Quinn Hughes Reveals Wild's Strategy To Maximize Top Line

The Minnesota Wild aren't leaving their most dangerous offensive combination to chance. John Hynes and Quinn Hughes explained how the coaching staff is intentionally getting Hughes on the ice with Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek.

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Postgame: Avalanche Erase First-Period Deficit, Defeat Penguins 5-2

Things could have gotten away from the Colorado Avalanche in the first period Friday night. The Pittsburgh Penguins attacked, outshot […]

Deen’s Daily: McLean Begins New Gig Tonight; Raymond’s Slow Start; Tanev Update

The Colorado Avalanche have a new assistant coach and an official end to the Dave Hakstol era on Jared Bednar’s […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Is Giving His Critics Another Reason to Eat Crow

Mackenzie Blackwood is answering his critics with back-to-back wins, 53 saves, and a timely reminder that Jared Bednar may have been right about him all along.

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Avalanche’s Jared Bednar makes sobering admission after Penguins win

The Colorado Avalanche have had a fantastic start to the 2026-27 NHL season. Colorado is looking to build upon its phenomenal 2025-26 regular season performance. So far, they’ve picked up big wins. But head coach Jared Bednar is happy with simply winning. The Avalanche came away with a big win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday. Colorado needed […] The post Avalanche’s Jared Bednar makes sobering admission after Penguins win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Devils Offense Finally Sets The Tone: Can They Do So All Season?

A seven-goal game against the New York Rangers, which they controlled from the start, suggests they can set the tone and control the play in games. Is their scoring surge sustainable throughout the season?

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Nazem Kadri, Parker Kelly React to Brett McLean Joining the Avalanche

The Avalanche are turning to Brett McLean to revive a struggling power play that has failed to match the team’s offensive firepower.

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Blackhawks Veteran Has High Praise for Top Rookie

The Chicago Blackhawks have finally started to get their season going with the return of their captain, Connor Bedard, into the lineup. The Blackhawks have won consecutive games for the first time in this campaign with a 4-3 overtime victory versus the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night, improving Chicago’s record to 3-5. A key factor […] The post Blackhawks Veteran Has High Praise for Top Rookie appeared first on HEAVY.

Gavin McKenna Favored to Win Calder Trophy as Top NHL Rookie

Toronto Maple Leafs rookie forward Gavin McKenna is the betting favorite to win the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie.McKenna, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in June, was always expected to be among the favorites to win the NHL ROTY award this season, and after the first […] The post Gavin McKenna Favored to Win Calder Trophy as Top NHL Rookie appeared first on HEAVY.

Red Wings Anton Johansson Proving He Belongs

Fresh out of the penalty box after serving an interference minor early in the second period, Detroit Red Wings rookie […]

If Wild Land 30-Goal Scorer, Quinn Hughes “Signs the Next Day”

The Minnesota Wild paid a steep price to acquire Quinn Hughes. As such, it’s imperative that they find a way to keep him. It involves selling more than just the fact he could become the highest-paid defenseman in the NHL. They need to prove they can win, and that starts with also landing a significant […] The post If Wild Land 30-Goal Scorer, Quinn Hughes “Signs the Next Day” appeared first on HEAVY.

Former Avalanche Assistant Coach Wins in Arizona State Debut After Whirlwind Week

Just days after leaving the Colorado Avalanche to become Arizona State’s head coach, Dave Hakstol earned his first win as the Sun Devils held off UMass Lowell in a thrilling 5-4 debut.

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