Coach Jared Bednar receives vote of confidence after Avalanche ousted in early rounds again
Jared Bednar’s job on the bench appears perfectly safe even after the Colorado Avalanche were ousted in the early rounds yet againMAY 6
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Cale Makar trying to get back on scoring track as Avalanche face elimination in Game 6 against Stars
Nothing has come easy on the offensive end for Colorado Avalanche standout defenseman Cale Makar against the Dallas StarsAPRIL 30
NHL players are all about pregame routine, whether it's naps, walking the dog or eating same meal
Before games, Dallas forward Matt Duchene has an identical routineAPRIL 29
Frustrated Jonathan Drouin struggling with the puck on his stick | Avalanche notebook Avalanche forward Jonathan Drouin is struggling to get things going against the Stars.
APRIL 29 • GAZETTE.COM
Snags assist with man advantage Drouin logged a power-play assist in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Stars in Game 4.
Impact Drouin is up to three helpers, all on the power play, over four playoff contests. However, his outlook is dimming -- he was bumped down to the third line Saturday and saw a team-low 9:53 of ice time, while Gabriel Landeskog moved into the top six and took over Drouin's spot on the first power-play unit. Drouin has added four shots on net, three hits, three blocked shots and a minus-2 rating. He's struggled at times when the Avalanche were healthy and he saw less time, so this move doesn't bode well for his short-term production.
APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE
Collects power-play helper Drouin notched a power-play assist and two blocked shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Stars in Game 1.
Impact Drouin helped out on a Nathan MacKinnon tally in the second period. The 30-year-old Drouin was on a three-game skid before missing the final six contests of the regular season due to a lower-body injury. He'll be a factor in a top-six role and should see time on the first power-play unit for much of the postseason, though he could give way to Gabriel Landeskog (knee) in that role if or when the Avalanche's captain returns to the lineup.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Ready for Game 1 Drouin (lower body) will be available for Game 1 against Dallas on Saturday, according to Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports.
Impact Drouin missed the final six games of the regular season, finishing with 11 goals, 37 points and 56 shots on net across 43 appearances. He will occupy a top-six role and see time on the power play during the playoffs.
APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE
The Avalanche Are Gearing Up for a Tough Round One With that said, E. J. Hradek with NHL Network says sources tell him things for the Avalanche will get started on Saturday. It was an optiona...
APRIL 15 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM
Coyle has goal and 2 assists as Avalanche score 4 in 3rd period to beat Ducks 4-2
Charlie Coyle had a goal and two assists in Colorado’s four-goal third period, and the Avalanche rallied to beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-2APRIL 14
Kevin Fiala scores 2 goals, and the LA Kings hold off the Avalanche 5-4
Kevin Fiala scored two goals for the second straight game, and Quinton Byfield and Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists apiece in the Los Angeles Kings’ 5-4 victory over the...APRIL 12
Skipping road trip Drouin (lower body) will not travel with the Avs for their season-ending, two-game road trip, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Friday.
Impact Drouin has already missed four games due to his lower-body injury and will now be shelved for another two while staying back in Colorado. Despite playing in just 43 games this year, the 30-year-old center has been relatively productive with 11 goals and 26 helpers, including 12 power-play points. Despite his absence for the last two games of the regular season, Drouin should still be an option during the postseason.
APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE
Sherwood and Joshua help Canucks win 4-1 in Avalanche's last regular-season home game
Kiefer Sherwood and Dakota Joshua had a goal and an assist, Kevin Lankinen stopped 31 shots and the Vancouver Canucks beat Colorado 4-1 as the Avalanche gave their leading scorer N...APRIL 11
Nathan MacKinnon will sit against Canucks, may be out for rest of regular season to heal up and rest
Nathan MacKinnon’s 116 points is tied for the league lead with three games to go in the regular seasonAPRIL 10
Won't play against Vancouver Drouin (lower body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Canucks, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Impact Although Drouin will be unavailable for a fourth consecutive game Thursday, head coach Jared Bednar said that the 30-year-old will likely be able to return this weekend, as the Avalanche have a back-to-back set that includes a matchup against Los Angeles on Saturday and a game against Anaheim on Sunday. Over 19 appearances since the 4 Nations Face-Off break, Drouin has logged five goals, 10 assists, seven hits, seven blocked shots and four PIM while averaging 16:30 of ice time.
APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Tuesday Drouin (lower body) won't be in the lineup against Vegas on Tuesday, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.
Impact Drouin is still day-to-day and will miss his third straight game. After Tuesday's outing, Colorado has three games remaining, including Sunday's regular-season finale versus Anaheim, and it's unclear if Drouin will return to the lineup before the playoffs. He has produced 11 goals, 37 points and 56 shots on net across 43 appearances this season.
APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Saturday Drouin (lower body) won't play versus St. Louis on Saturday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
Impact Drouin is day-to-day and will miss his second straight game. He has generated 11 goals, 37 points and 56 shots on net across 43 appearances this season. With Drouin and Martin Necas (upper body) unavailable, Miles Wood and Jimmy Vesey have occupied middle-six roles in the lineup.
APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Thursday Drouin (lower body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Columbus, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
Impact Drouin sustained a lower-body injury during Wednesday's game against the Blackhawks, and he'll be unavailable for the second half of the back-to-back set. Martin Necas (undisclosed) will also be unavailable Thursday, so Jimmy Vesey and Miles Wood will enter Colorado's lineup. Drouin's next chance to suit up will be Saturday in St. Louis.
APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE
Exits Wednesday's game Drouin (lower body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Blackhawks, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.
Impact Drouin's injury comes in the first half of a back-to-back, leaving his status for Thursday's game versus the Blue Jackets in doubt. Miles Wood or Jimmy Vesey would draw in if Drouin can't suit up Thursday, while Ross Colton or Logan O'Connor would be in line for more ice time.
APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE
One of each on power play Drouin scored a goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Kings.
Impact Drouin helped out on the second of Martin Necas' goals in the second period before scoring one of his own in the third. This was Drouin's fourth multi-point effort over the last six games, and he's earned at least one power-play point in five of those outings. The 29-year-old is up to 11 goals, 37 points (12 on the power play), 54 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through 40 contests in 2024-25. He's finding steady success in a top-six role, and he's even been on the top line with Nathan MacKinnon in the last few games.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Necas has 2 goals, Avs beat Kings 4-0 for 4th straight win
Martin Necas had two goals and an assist, Jonathan Drouin and Logan O’Connor also sored, and the streaking Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-0, their fourth in a rowMARCH 28
Two more assists in win Drouin logged two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Red Wings.
Impact Drouin set up a Valeri Nichushkin goal in the first period and a Nathan MacKinnon power-play tally in the third. This was Drouin's third multi-point effort in the last five games, a span in which he has a goal and six assists. He's played on the top line in the last two contests, so more opportunity should lead to strong scoring numbers. The 29-year-old is at 10 goals, 25 helpers, 53 shots on net and a plus-5 rating across 39 appearances this season. This would be his best points-per-game pace (0.90) in his career.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Nathan MacKinnon has goal and assist as the Avalanche beat Red Wings 5-2
Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist, Jonathan Drouin and Martin Necas had two assists apiece, and the Colorado Avalanche rolled past the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Tuesday nigh...MARCH 26
Jonathan Drouin's Scouting Helped Colorado Win This was an interesting addendum to last night's game against the Colorado Avalanche. Colorado coach Jared Bednar was going to use former Ca...
MARCH 23 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM
Pockets two helpers Thursday Drouin picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Senators.
Impact The 29-year-old has been able to stay mostly healthy since the calendar flipped to 2025, and Drouin is beginning to reap the benefits. Over the last eight games, he's produced three multi-point performances while totaling three goals and seven points, including a goal and three helpers with the man advantage.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies pair of points Drouin put away a goal, registered a power-play assist and added two shots on target in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Stars.
Impact Drouin's power-play helper was in the first period before he found the back of the net himself late in the second period. With his two tallies, Drouin eclipsed both the 10-goal mark and 20-assist threshold on the season. With 30 points in 35 games, the 29-year-old is third on Colorado's active roster in points among forwards. Drouin has made a strong impact for the Avalanche in his limited action this season. He holds a spot on Colorado's top power-play unit and can make an impact in deeper leagues in fantasy with the playoffs fast approaching. He is in a great spot to surpass the 40-point mark for the fifth time in his career.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
