PARKER KELLY NEWS

Grabs apple in win Kelly logged an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Stars in Game 1.

Impact Kelly ended a five-game point drought with the helper. The 25-year-old opens the postseason in a fourth-line role, but he's one player who could be at risk of losing their place in the lineup once Gabriel Landeskog (knee) is cleared to return. Kelly had a career-high 19 points with 99 shots on net, 161 hits, 72 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 80 regular-season outings in his first year with the Avalanche.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Puts away goal Thursday Kelly scored a goal on three shots, blocked four shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Kelly ended an eight-game goal drought, during which he had just one assist, when he scored at 14:02 of the second period. His goal ended up being the game-winner, his second such tally out of eight overall this season. The 25-year-old also set a career high in points (19) while adding 92 shots on net, 149 hits, 66 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 75 appearances. He's been reliable on the ice as a fourth-liner for much of the campaign, but he's not a strong option in most fantasy formats.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Makar scores to reach rare milestone and Avalanche beat Blue Jackets 7-3 to secure playoff spot

Cale Makar scored to become just the ninth NHL defenseman with 30 goals in a season and the Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff berth with a 7-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jacket...

APRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contributes assist Monday Kelly logged an assist, two shots on goal, five hits and three blocked shots in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Flames.

Impact Kelly set up a Logan O'Connor tally which put the Avalanche ahead 2-0 in the second period. This ended a six-game point drought for Kelly, who is mostly holding steady in a fourth-line role, though his ability to stay in the lineup may be affected when Joel Kiviranta (lower body) is able to return. Kelly is at 18 points in 73 contests, matching his career-best output from 80 games a year ago. He's added 88 shots on net, 146 hits, 62 blocked shots, 29 PIM and a minus-4 rating in 2024-25.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche host the Flames in Western Conference action

The Colorado Avalanche take on the Calgary Flames in Western Conference play

MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goalie interference is back in the spotlight as NHL playoff races and emotions about it heat up

Goaltender interference is in the spotlight again in the NHL after the New York Islanders were incensed by their would-be game-winning goal getting disallowed Monday night against...

MARCH 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avalanche's 'Puck Guy' Proves Himself in Win vs. Flames Parker Kelly went from retrieving pucks to winning the Avs a game.

MARCH 15 • KANSASCITY.COM

Avalanche host the Stars after Kelly's 2-goal game

The Colorado Avalanche host the Dallas Stars after Parker Kelly's two-goal game against the Calgary Flames in the Avalanche's 4-2 win

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies twice in win Kelly scored two goals on three shots and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-2 win over the Flames.

Impact Kelly put the Avalanche ahead 2-0 in the second period and struck again in the third for what was ultimately the game-winning goal. The 25-year-old forward had gone 20 games without scoring, adding just four assists in that span, and he was scratched Monday versus the Blackhawks. Kelly may not be a lock for the lineup moving forward as the Avalanche also have Miles Wood and Jimmy Vesey competing for fourth-line minutes. For the season, Kelly is at seven goals and 17 points, one off his career high in each category. He's added 76 shots on net, 124 hits, 54 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over 66 appearances.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Parker Kelly scores 2 as Avalanche beat Flames 4-2 to move to 7-0-1 in last 8 games

Parker Kelly scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Calgary Flames 4-2

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sets up empty-netter Kelly logged an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Penguins.

Impact Kelly set up Jack Drury's empty-netter in the final minute of the contest. With four helpers over his last seven outings, Kelly has found a little more success than usual on offense. The 25-year-old has 15 points, 70 shots on net, 116 hits, 53 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating over 62 appearances in a bottom-six role. He's not a big scorer, but he could push to earn his first 20-point season with a strong finish.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs helper Wednesday Kelly logged an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Devils.

Impact Kelly has three helpers over his last five games. The 25-year-old was stuck in a deep slump prior to that, going 10 contests without a point. The Avalanche don't get a lot of depth scoring, so Kelly's offense is likely to regress soon. He's done marginally well in 2024-25 with 14 points, 68 shots on net, 113 hits, 51 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating across 60 appearances.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs shorthanded assist in win Kelly logged a shorthanded assist, four hits, four blocked shots and two PIM in Friday's 5-4 win over the Oilers.

Impact Kelly picked off an errant pass and sent Cale Makar in on the rush for the Avalanche's fourth goal. This was Kelly's second game in a row with a goal, which follows a drought of 10 contests. The 25-year-old forward is earning a little more trust but still plays a defensive role while seeing bottom-six minutes. He's at 13 points (two shorthanded), 65 shots on net, 110 hits, 48 blocks and a minus-8 rating over 57 appearances.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up helper in win Kelly logged an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Flames.

Impact Kelly ended a 10-game slump with the secondary helper on Martin Necas' breakaway goal in the third period. The 25-year-old Kelly has been filling a bottom-six role lately, and that's unlikely to change unless injuries sideline other forwards. The Alberta native is up to 12 points, 64 shots on net, 106 hits, 44 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 56 appearances, production roughly in line with what he did in an 18-point showing over 80 regular-season games last year.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Buries goal Tuesday Kelly scored a goal and added two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers.

Impact Kelly opened the scoring at 4:53 of the first period. His tally was his second over the last three contests, which is an improvement compared to the six-game slump he endured coming out of the holiday break. The 25-year-old center has five tallies, 11 points, 51 shots on net, 87 hits, 36 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating over 45 appearances. Kelly figures to remain in a bottom-six role, but he is one of the Avalanche's important defensive forwards.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Devon Toews scores in overtime and Avalanche rally for 3-2 win over Rangers

Devon Toews scored 4:23 into overtime after Artturi Lehkonen tied the game late in regulation, and the Colorado Avalanche began a five-game homestand with a 3-2 win over the New Yo...

JANUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Puts away goal in win Kelly scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Wild.

Impact Kelly ended a six-game point drought when he tacked on a goal in the third period. The 25-year-old forward was on the fourth line Thursday, as the Avalanche opted to move Juuso Parssinen to center in a middle-six capacity. Kelly has typically played on the third line this season, racking up 10 points, 49 shots on net, 83 hits, 36 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 43 appearances.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan MacKinnon has goal and an assist in Avalanche's 6-1 victory over Wild

Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and his NHL-leading 53rd assist of the season to help the Colorado Avalanche rout the Minnesota Wild 6-1 on Thursday night

JANUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injured Avs goalie Scott Wedgewood estimated week-to-week after play that drew Jared Bednar's wrath

Jared Bednar received some clarity from the league on why a whistle wasn’t blown to stop a play with his goaltender Scott Wedgewood hurt and down on the ice

JANUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jared Bednar upset with no whistle on play where Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood was hurt

Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was so irate that not even a dramatic, come-from-behind overtime win could calm him down

JANUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sets up empty-netter Kelly logged an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Kelly made the generous choice, feeding Joel Kiviranta on the Avalanche's second empty-netter to complete the latter's hat trick. The 25-year-old Kelly has five points over 11 outings in December while seeing steady third-line usage. It's not a role that leads to consistent offense, but he has a little depth scoring in his game. For the season, the center has three goals, six helpers, 42 shots on net, 67 hits, 33 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 36 contests.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Buries shorthanded goal in win Kelly scored a shorthanded goal on three shots, added four PIM, logged two hits and blocked two shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Kelly showed off his defensive skills and turned them into offense when he buried the game-tying goal on a shorthanded rush at 6:40 of the second period. The forward has four points through 10 outings in December. He's up to eight points, 40 shots on net, 67 hits, 32 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 35 contests overall. Kelly is firmly in a bottom-six role for the Avalanche, so it's unlikely he'll get enough ice time or produce enough offense to be a factor in most fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makar, Avalanche continue special teams success in 4-2 win over Ducks

Cale Makar had a power-play goal and an assist, Parker Kelly scored short-handed and the Colorado Avalanche capitalized on special teams to get a 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deposits empty-netter Kelly scored an empty-net goal in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Devils.

Impact Kelly produced the last goal of the game while picking up his second point over the last three contests. Outside of a couple of pockets of production, the 25-year-old has been quiet on offense this season. He's at two goals, six points, 33 shots on net, 51 hits, 25 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating through 29 games, primarily in a bottom-six role.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Wedgewood stops 25 shots in the Avalanche's 4-0 win over the Devils

Scott Wedgewood stopped 25 shots for his seventh career shutout, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday night

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS