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Avs get veteran Josh Manson back on defense before he sets up a Wild goal with a costly mistake

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson returned from a five-game absence with a costly mistake

MAY 12 • Associated Press

A 15-goal playoff opener puts modern NHL offense on full display in Avalanche-Wild

The Colorado Avalanche beating the Minnesota Wild in a 9-6 game that included 14 goals scored with a goaltender in net is an anomaly in playoff hockey, especially at the start of a...

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Scores in Game 1 Blankenburg scored a goal on two shots and went minus-2 in Sunday's 9-6 win over the Wild in Game 1.

Impact Blankenburg has played the last two games due to the absence of Josh Manson (upper body). This is Blankenburg's first year in the postseason, though he won't play all the time if the Avalanche's defense gets back to full health. He earned 24 points, 62 shots on net, 59 blocked shots and 55 hits over 61 regular-season appearances between Colorado and Nashville. Expect the 27-year-old blueliner to primarily work on the third pairing when in the lineup.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Cale Makar returns from injury, scores twice as Avalanche outlast Wild 9-6 in wacky Game 1

Cale Makar scored twice in the third period after returning from an earlier injury and the Colorado Avalanche overcame blowing a three-goal lead to beat the Minnesota Wild 9-6 on S...

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Wild will be without Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin for first two games of series vs. Avs

The Minnesota Wild will be without forward Joel Eriksson Ek and defenseman Jonas Brodin for the first two games of their second-round playoff series against Colorado because of low...

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Nets game-winner Thursday Blankenburg scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Kraken.

Impact Blankenburg has two goals over his last four games. For the regular season, he ends with eight goals, 24 points, 72 shots on net, 59 blocked shots, 55 hits and a minus-10 rating over 61 appearances between the Avalanche and the Predators. Blankenburg will likely get a chance to play as long as Josh Manson (upper body) is out.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Wedgewood stops 22 shots, Avs beat Kraken 2-0 to break franchise's single-season points mark

Nick Blankenburg scored a second-period goal, Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for his fourth shutout of the season and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 2-0 to break the...

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Buries equalizer Blankenburg scored a goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Blankenburg has two points over his last four games. He's in the lineup for Cale Makar (upper body), and Blankenburg could see a boost in minutes if Josh Manson (upper body) misses time after exiting Saturday's contest. Through 58 outings between Colorado and Nashville this season, Blankenburg has seven goals, 23 points, 63 shots on net, 59 blocked shots, 52 hits and a minus-10 rating. He should close out the regular season in a third-pairing role.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Eichel scores in OT, Knights clinch playoff berth with 3-2 win over Avs

Jack Eichel scored 1:19 into overtime, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 to secure a playoff berth

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

First point since trade Blankenburg notched an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Blues.

Impact This was just the sixth game Blankenburg's played for the Avalanche. He's getting a chance with Cale Makar (upper body) sitting out, and that should allow Blankenburg to continue playing at least early in the next week. He's poisted a career-high 22 points with 60 shots on net, 53 blocked shots, 52 hits and a minus-12 rating over 55 appearances between the Avalanche and the Predators this season, but his opportunities will likely be limited come playoff time.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar expected to miss a few games with upper-body injury

The Colorado Avalanche will be without defenseman Cale Makar for a few games after he suffered an upper-body injury in a win over Calgary earlier this week

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Avalanche's lead down to 3 points ahead of matchup against Stars, Nathan MacKinnon says 'flow's off'

Nathan MacKinnon says the Colorado Avalanche need to get back on the same page after a rough stretch and a lopsided loss to Pittsburgh

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Nazem Kadri returns to Avalanche and it already feels like 2022 again as team chases another title

Forward Nazem Kadri says his reunion with the Colorado Avalanche feels almost like he never left

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

NHL's best in the West load up on the eve of the trade deadline

With less than 24 hours left before the NHL trade deadline, a few Stanley Cup contenders in the Western Conference are not waiting until the last minute to get deals done

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Flipped to Colorado Blankenburg was traded to the Avalanche from the Predators on Wednesday in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick.

Impact Blankenburg had a career-high 21 points in just 49 outings for the Predators this season. Considering he's just 27 years old, it's a little surprising Nashville wanted to part ways with him for such a low return. Blankenburg may not play regularly with the Avalanche due to the team's depth on the blue line. Ryan Ufko or Jordan Oesterle could get looks with the Predators with Blankenburg out of the way.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Flipped to Colorado Blankenburg was traded to the Avalanche from the Predators on Wednesday in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick.

Impact Blankenburg had a career-high 21 points in just 49 outings for the Predators this season. Considering he's just 27 years old, it's a little surprising Nashville wanted to part ways with him for such a low return. Blankenburg may not play regularly with the Avalanche given that team's blue line depth. Ryan Ufko or Jordan Oesterle could get looks with the Predators with Blankenburg out of the way.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Severson breaks 3rd-period tie in the Blue Jackets' 3-2 win over the Predators

Damon Severson broke a tie with a snap shot from the point through traffic at 6:07 of the third period and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Tuesday nig...

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Set to return Blankenburg (illness) is expected to play against St. Louis on Monday, according to Lou Korac of The Hockey News.

Impact Following a one-game absence, Blankenburg will replace Andreas Englund in Monday's lineup against the Blues. The 27-year-old Blankenburg has six goals, 21 points, 53 shots on net, 44 blocked shots and 40 hits across 43 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Blankenburg (illness) won't play Saturday versus the Islanders.

Impact Andreas Englund will enter the lineup for Blankenburg, who will miss at least one game while under the weather. Blankenburg's next chance to play is Monday versus the Blues. He has earned three points over his last eight contests.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Forces overtime Tuesday Blankenburg scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Bruins.

Impact Blankenburg picked up his fourth point in the last 11 games when he tied the score at 2-2 in the third period. The 27-year-old was limited to 12:41 of ice time since the Predators dressed seven blueliners for this contest. Blankenburg shouldn't have trouble staying in the lineup while Nicolas Hague (lower body) is out on a week-to-week basis. For the season, Blankenburg has six goals and 21 points, both of which are career highs. He's added 52 shots on net, 39 hits, 44 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 42 outings.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Pastrnak lifts Bruins to 3-2 win over Predators with OT goal

David Pastrnak scored 15 seconds into overtime and the Boston Bruins beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Tuesday night

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Pots goal in loss Blankenburg scored a goal in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Blankenburg scored for the first time since Nov. 29 versus the Jets. While he hasn't been filling the net, he had three assists over his previous six games before potting his goal Tuesday. The defenseman is up to a career-high five goals with 13 assists, 45 shots on net, 34 blocked shots, 26 hits and a minus-4 rating over 32 appearances this season. He's got a fairly safe spot in the lineup, especially as long as the Predators continue to dress seven defensemen as they have for the last couple of contests.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Connor McDavid has hat trick as Oilers beat Predators 6-2

Connor McDavid scored three goals, including one on a penalty shot, and Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Nashville Predators 6-2

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Pregame: Nick Blankenburg | Nashville Predators Nick Blankenburg speaks to the media ahead of the game against the Utah Mammoth.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • NHL.COM

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