SAM MALINSKI #70 - DEFENSE - COLORADO AVALANCHE
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#70 - DEFENSE - COLORADO AVALANCHE
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What Sam Malinski Could Bring to Colorado Avalanche for 2026-27 As of July 22, there are exactly 70 days until the Colorado Avalanche's 2026-27 NHL season kicks off on the ice. Wearing No. 70 for the Aval...
4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar misses 4-2 loss to Vegas in opener of Western Conference Final

At times, especially early, the Colorado Avalanche looked disjointed on defense
MAY 20 • Associated Press
Set to play Wednesday Malinksi (upper body) is expected back in the lineup for Game 1 against Vegas on Wednesday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
Impact Malinski was sidelined for the AVs' last two contests against the Wild but appears to have benefited from some time off. In his seven postseason outings, the 27-year-old winger has managed one goal, two assists and 14 shots while dishing out seven hits. With Malinski back in the lineup, Jack Ahcan figures to be relegated to a spot in the press box as a healthy scratch.
MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar misses practice on eve of Game 1 of Western Conference Final

Cale Makar missed another practice session ahead of the Western Conference Final against Vegas
MAY 19 • Associated Press

Avalanche and Golden Knights meet to start the third round

The Colorado Avalanche host the Vegas Golden Knights to begin the Western Conference finals
MAY 19 • Associated Press

NHL sets the table for conference finals with heavyweights racing for the Stanley Cup

Big boy hockey has arrived in the third round of the NHL playoffs with three of the top five favorites going in still playing in the conference finals
MAY 18 • Associated Press
Could return Wednesday Malinski (upper body) participated fully in Sunday's practice and is trending toward being ready for Game 1 against Vegas on Wednesday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
Impact Following a two-game absence, Malinski could be ready for the beginning of the Western Conference Finals. He has registered one goal, two assists, 14 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and seven hits in seven appearances this postseason.
MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche taking advantage of break to heal as they get set to play Knights in conference finals

Most of the Colorado Avalanche's players returned to the ice for practice Saturday after a two-day break
MAY 16 • Associated Press

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

The Colorado Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final after a thrilling comeback win against the Minnesota Wild
MAY 14 • Associated Press

Wild defenseman Zach Bogosian out for Game 5 against Avalanche with lower-body injury

The banged-up Minnesota Wild were without defenseman Zach Bogosian for Game 5 against Colorado on Wednesday night because of a lower-body injury
MAY 14 • Associated Press
Not ready to play Malinski (upper body) will not be an option for Game 5 versus Minnesota on Wednesday, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.
Impact Malinski continues to be classified as day-to-day ahead of his second straight absence due to his upper-body problem. With the blueliner on the shelf, Jack Ahcan figures to continue filling a bottom-pairing role alongside Josh Manson. Once cleared to play, Malinski should reclaim his spot in the lineup.
MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche depth helps them grab a 3-1 series lead over Wild, with chance to clinch at home in Game 5

The Colorado Avalanche have showcased their depth against Minnesota, not just relying on stars like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar
MAY 12 • Associated Press
Classified as day-to-day Malinski (upper body) was deemed day-to-day ahead of Game 5 against the Wild on Wednesday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Impact Malinski has already missed one game due to his upper-body problem but is now in danger of missing another. In seven postseason contests this year, the 27-year-old defenseman has generated one goal, two assists and 14 shots while averaging 19:59 of ice time.
MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche take 3-1 lead into game 5 against the Wild

The Colorado Avalanche host the Minnesota Wild in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series
MAY 12 • Associated Press

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
Sitting out Monday due to UBI Malinski is dealing with an upper-body injury and will not suit up for Game 4 against the Wild on Monday, according to Dan Rosen of NHL.com.
Impact Jack Ahcan will make his NHL playoff debut Monday as a result of Malinski being a late scratch. While Malinski is a tough loss for the Avs, the team is getting Josh Manson back in the lineup after missing the last four games because of an upper-body injury. It's possible head coach Jared Bednar will have an update on Malinski's status following Game 4. Game 5 is set for Wednesday in Colorado.
MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota native Brock Nelson braces for split loyalties as Avs carry 2-0 lead over Wild into Game 3

Brock Nelson realizes there are probably conflicting emotions in Warroad, Minnesota, his tiny hometown located in the northern part of the state
MAY 8 • Associated Press
Picks up pair of points Malinski scored a goal on two shots, added an assist, logged three hits and went plus-3 in Sunday's 9-6 win over the Wild in Game 1.
Impact Malinski opened the scoring at 11:12 of the first period and helped out on a Devon Toews in the second. The 27-year-old Malinski picked up some extra ice time as Cale Makar battled an injury issue during the contest. Through five playoff outings this year, Malinski has three points, 11 shots on net, 11 blocked shots, five hits and a plus-7 rating. He is seeing postseason action for the second time in his career after logging one assist over five games in last year's playoffs.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Roy scores on rebound 7:44 into OT, Avs rally for 2-1 win over Kings to take 2-0 series lead

Nicolas Roy scored on a rebound 7:44 into overtime and Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves, including a penalty shot, as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 to take a 2...
APRIL 22 • Associated Press
Scores in shootout win Malinski scored a goal on four shots and blocked two shots in Monday's 2-1 shootout win over the Oilers.
Impact Malinski tallied the opening goal at 9:05 of the second period. He has five goals, five assists and a plus-6 rating over his last 11 games, which has helped the Avalanche remain strong even in the absence of Cale Makar (upper body). Through 80 appearances this season, Malinski has eight goals, 39 points, 158 shots on net, 92 blocked shots and a plus-42 rating. With no healthy extras on the roster, the 27-year-old appears poised to play in all 82 games unless the Avalanche call up reinforcements for one or both of the final two regular-season contests.
APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan MacKinnon scores in shootout as Avalanche top Oilers 2-1

Nathan MacKinnon scored the decisive goal in a shootout and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1
APRIL 14 • Associated Press
Avalanche vs. Oilers | NHL Highlights | April 13, 2026
APRIL 14 • YOUTUBE

Avalanche beat the Blues 3-1 to clinch Central Division and top seed in the Western Conference

Valeri Nichushkin scored twice and Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Tuesday night to clinch the Central Division and the top seed in the Western Conference
APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Colorado visits Dallas after Malinski's 2-goal game

The Colorado Avalanche visit the Dallas Stars after Sam Malinski scored two goals in the Avalanche's 8-6 loss to the Vancouver Canucks
APRIL 3 • Associated Press
Unlikely standout on offense Malinski scored twice and added an assist in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Canucks.
Impact Malinski had two of the four goals as the Avalanche rallied from a 6-2 deficit, with his second tally tying the game. That lasted for just 23 seconds before Marcus Pettersson restored a lead for the Canucks. Still, it was a big performance for Malinski, who looks set to benefit in the absence of Cale Makar (upper body), though that will likely be a short-term scenario. For the season, Malinski has seven goals, 37 points, 142 shots on net, 83 blocked shots and a plus-42 rating over 74 appearances. Malinski is worth a look as a streaming and DFS option as long as Makar remains out.
APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE
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