DENIS MALGIN NEWS

Signs with Swiss team Malgin signed a five-year contract with the ZSC Lions of Switzerland's National League on Tuesday.

Impact Malgin accounted for 13 goals, 21 points, 112 shots on net and 68 hits over 65 games between Toronto and Colorado last season. The 26-year-old forward racked up 21 goals and 52 points in 48 contests for the ZSC Lions during the 2021-22 campaign.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for free agency Malgin will not be qualified by the Avalanche, so he'll be a free agent Saturday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Impact Malgin filled a depth role for the Avalanche in 2022-23, racking up 17 points in 42 contests after he was acquired from the Maple Leafs. The 26-year-old could earn some interest as a bottom-six option for a number of teams.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Tuesday Malgin (undisclosed) is expected to play in Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Kraken, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Impact Malgin missed Friday's regular-season finale versus the Predators, but he's good to go for the playoff opener. The 26-year-old has often seen top-six usage this season, but he'll begin the playoffs in a third-line role alongside Lars Eller and Ben Meyers.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Malgin (undisclosed) will not play Friday against the Predators, per the NHL's media site.

Impact Malgin was injured Thursday against Winnipeg and there's been no update on his status. The 26-year-old logged 13 goals and 21 points through 65 games with Toronto and Colorado this season. His status for the postseason is still unclear.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avs beat Jets 4-2, remain in control of Central Division

Evan Rodrigues scored the go-ahead goal on a wrist shot early in the third period to help the Colorado Avalanche remain in control for the Central Division crown with a 4-2 win ove...

APRIL 14, 2023 • Associated Press

No update on status Malgin (undisclosed) left Thursday's game versus the Jets, and head coach Jared Bednar didn't provide an update on the forward's status for Friday's game in Nashville, Kyle Fredric...

Impact Malgin scored a goal in the first period, but ended up playing just 9:03 of the contest. The Avalanche will have a chance to win the Central Division on Friday, so if Malgin's healthy enough to play, he'll likely be in the lineup. The 26-year-old is expected to travel with the team.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Malgin helps Avalanche keep rolling in 4-3 win over Kings

Denis Malgin scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory

APRIL 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores twice in win Malgin scored a pair of goals in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Kings.

Impact Malgin got a lucky bounce to open the scoring 1:28 into the second period. His third-period marker was much more skillful, as he finished off a pass from Valeri Nichushkin for what ended up being the game-winner. Prior to Saturday, Malgin had gone eight games without a goal since scoring twice against the Blackhawks on March 20. The forward has 12 tallies, 20 points, 106 shots on net, 64 hits and a plus-3 rating through 62 contests between the Avalanche and the Maple Leafs this season.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns helper in overtime win Malgin notched an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Sharks.

Impact Malgin took Alex Newhook's spot in the top six and did alright with it. Malgin's helper came on a Jack Johnson tally in the first period. With just two assists over his last seven games, Malgin's not making a huge impact regardless of role. He's at 18 points, 102 shots on net, 63 hits and a plus-2 rating through 60 contests between the Avalanche and the Maple Leafs this season.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drops to third line Malgin failed to generate a shot over 8:47 of ice time in Sunday's 4-3 shootout win over the Coyotes.

Impact Malgin recently skated on the top line but was dropped to the third unit Sunday with Evan Rodrigues returning from injury. Malgin has 12 points (eight goals) over 33 games with Colorado.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes assist Malgin produced an assist and three shots on goal in Monday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Malgin snapped a three-game point drought with the helper. He's seen less than 10 minutes of ice time in each of the last two contests -- the Avalanche's better health up front has reduced his role. The 26-year-old has 10 goals, seven assists, 98 shots on net, 56 hits and a plus-1 rating through 57 outings overall.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays on top line Malgin had three shots on goal, three hits and two blocked shots over 15:33 of ice time in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Malgin took regular shifts on the top line, replacing Evan Rodrigues (concussion). He took over for Rodrigues in third period of Monday's win over the Blackhawks, scoring a goal and assisting on another. Colorado head coach Jared Bednar liked what he saw and kept Malgin with Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen. His stint with Colorado began as a fourth-liner, but Malgin's showed offensive instincts and slowly worked his way into a top-six role. He has seven points (five goals) over the last 10 contests.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Georgiev makes 27 saves as Avalanche beat Blackhawks 5-0

Alexandar Georgiev made 27 saves and Denis Malgin had two goals and an assist, helping the surging Colorado Avalanche beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0

MARCH 21, 2023 • Associated Press

Peter Baugh: FINAL: The Avalanche win 5-0 against Chicago... - The Athletic FINAL: The Avalanche win 5-0 against Chicago. That’s six-consecutive victories for Colorado. Alexandar Georgiev had a shutout and Denis Malg...

MARCH 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Peter Baugh: END 2: The Avalanche lead 3-0 against Chicago... - The Athletic END 2: The Avalanche lead 3-0 against Chicago. Mikko Rantanen is up to 47 goals. Denis Malgin also scored on a pretty give-and-go play with...

MARCH 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Three-point effort in win Malgin scored twice, dished an assist and went plus-3 in Monday's 5-0 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Malgin's been good throughout March, but this was his first multi-point effort of the season. For the month, he has five goals and two assists in 11 contests. The 26-year-old has filled in on the second line following the injury Artturi Lehkonen (finger). Malgin has 10 goals, six helpers, 91 shots on net, 52 hits and a plus-1 rating through 53 outings between the Avalanche and the Maple Leafs this year.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Malgin had an assist and two shots on net over 14:36 of ice time in Saturday's 5-1 win over Detroit.

Impact Malgin replaced Mikko Rantanen at the end of the first line's shift and dropped a pretty feed to an in-stride Nathan Mackinnon for Colorado's second goal. Malgin's showed offensive aptitude since joining the Avalanche and was recently moved up to second line. He has six goals and three assists over 29 games with Colorado.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts Avs on top early Malgin scored a goal on two shots and delivered one hit over 9:19 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Coyotes.

Impact Malgin got the Avalanche on the board just two minutes into the game. He chased down Brad Hunt's clearing flip and sped by Juuso Valimaki before his nifty backhand shot got past Connor Ingram. He had a second goal wiped out in the second period due to a hand pass, but the fourth-line forward has provided an offensive spark of late. The tally was the third goal in his last eight shots over four games. Malgin's scored six goals on 38 shots (15.8 SH%) over 25 contests since joining Colorado.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cale Makar scores in OT to lift Avalanche past Coyotes, 3-2

Cale Makar scored at 1:38 of overtime, Nathan MacKinnon ran his franchise-record home goals streak to nine games and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 on Saturday

MARCH 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Peter Baugh: END 2: The Avalanche are tied 2-2 with Arizona.... - The Athletic END 2: The Avalanche are tied 2-2 with Arizona. Solid period for Colorado. Nathan MacKinnon scored the equalizer. Denis Malgin also had a go...

MARCH 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Makar, Nichushkin each notch 4-point nights, Avs rout Sharks

Cale Makar and Valeri Nichushkin each had a goal and three assists to help the Colorado Avalanche snap a three-game slide with a 6-0 rout of the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night

MARCH 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores again Tuesday Malgin scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Sharks.

Impact Malgin has scored in back-to-back outings, and he has five goals over his last 11 contests. For the season, the 26-year-old forward is up to seven tallies, four helpers, 80 shots on net, 46 hits and a minus-3 rating through 46 games between the Avalanche and the Maple Leafs. As long as Colorado continues to carry just 12 forwards on the NHL roster, his place in the lineup should be safe.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets loose for breakaway goal Malgin scored a goal in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Kraken.

Impact Malgin was the recipient of a Cale Makar pass after the Avalanche came away with the puck in their own zone. The goal was Malgin's fourth over his last 10 games, but he's taken just 12 shots and doesn't have an assist in that span. The 26-year-old forward continues to log bottom-six minutes with the Avalanche. He's at 10 points, 77 shots, 45 hits and a minus-4 rating through 45 outings when accounting for his time with the Maple Leafs to begin the season.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gourde's OT goal lifts Kraken to 3-2 win over Avalanche

Yanni Gourde scored 1:24 into overtime, and the Seattle Kraken rallied to beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2

MARCH 6, 2023 • Associated Press