Jared Bednar
FILE - Montreal Canadiens coach Dominique Ducharme keeps an eye on the action, as do Paul Byron (41) and Phillip Danault (24) during the the team's NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators in Montreal, in this Tuesday, March 2, 2021, file photo. The four coaches left in the NHL playoffs have connections to each other, but they all took different paths to get to this point. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)
Canadiens' coach symptom-free; hopes to return in days

By John Wawrow Jun. 20, 2021 12:51 PM EDT

Montreal Canadiens substitute coach Luke Richardson stands behind the team bench during the first period of Game 3 of the team's NHL hockey semifinal series against the Vegas Golden Knights, Friday, June 18, 2021, in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Canadiens coach Ducharme tests positive for virus, isolating

Jun. 18, 2021 11:43 AM EDT

Vegas Golden Knights center Nicolas Roy (10) breaks a stick on Colorado Avalanche center Tyson Jost (17) during the third period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
MacKinnon, Avs left frustrated by another early playoff exit

By Pat Graham Jun. 11, 2021 04:11 PM EDT

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar looks on against the Vegas Golden Knights in the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Sunday, May 30, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Bednar cleared to coach Avs after virus testing irregularity

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 10, 2021 02:09 PM EDT

FILE - Teammates surround Boston Bruins right wing Craig Smith after his game-winning goal against the Washington Capitals during a second overtime period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Boston, in this Wednesday, May 19, 2021, file photo. The Bruins won 3-2. A pandemic postseason outside a bubble has led to some thrilling hockey after an exhausting, condensed 56-game grind. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, FIle)
NHL pandemic playoffs outside bubble off to thrilling start

By Stephen Whyno May. 27, 2021 05:42 PM EDT

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon is congratulated as he passes the team box after scoring his second goal of night, during the third period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in Denver. Colorado won 6-3. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
MacKinnon records hat trick, Avs beat Blues 6-3 in Game 2

By Pat Graham May. 20, 2021 01:47 AM EDT

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer heads back to the net during a timeout in the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the St. Louis Blues, Monday, May 17, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
St. Louis Blues at Colorado Avalanche 5/17/2021

May. 18, 2021 01:14 AM EDT

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer adjusts his mask as he heads back to the net during a timeout against the San Jose Sharks in the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 30, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Grubauer helps Avs break 3-game slide in 3-0 win over Sharks

By Pat Graham Apr. 30, 2021 11:45 PM EDT

Colorado Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon (29) defends against St. Louis Blues' David Perron (57) during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)
Avalanche use 3 goals in second period to beat Blues 4-3

By Joe Harris Apr. 14, 2021 11:25 PM EDT

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Alex Tuch (89) races for the puck against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of of Outdoor Lake Tahoe NHL hockey game at Stateline, Nev., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli))
Avs beat Golden Knights 3-2 in delayed Lake Tahoe game

By Josh Dubow Feb. 21, 2021 01:58 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2020, file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos (91) is presented the Stanley Cup from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman as they celebrate after defeating the Dallas Stars in the NHL Stanley Cup hockey finals in Edmonton, Alberta. The NHL is embarking on a 56-game regular season with all divisional play in a knock-down, drag-out battle for the Stanley Cup unlike any other in hockey history. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
NHL embarks on season that will be like '56 playoff games'

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 09, 2021 11:29 AM EST

Dallas Stars' Corey Perry (10) tries to get the puck loose from Colorado Avalanche goalie Pavel Francouz (39) as Avalanche's Matt Nieto (83) defends during first period NHL qualifying round game action in Edmonton, on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Grubauer, Francouz make strong cases to start in net for Avs

By Pat Graham Aug. 06, 2020 02:58 PM EDT

Media get their temperature checked before covering the Edmonton Oilers NHL hockey training camp in Edmonton, Alberta, Monday, July 13, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Pucks and masks prevalent as 24 NHL teams open training camp

By John Wawrow And Teresa M. Walker Jul. 13, 2020 11:49 AM EDT

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Apr. 17, 2020 12:45 AM EDT
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A locked gate is seen by the Etihad Stadium where Manchester City was due to play Burnley in an English Premier League soccer match Saturday March 14, 2020, after all English soccer games were cancelled due to the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. For most people, the new COVID-19 coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, but for some it can cause more severe illness.(AP Photo/Jon Super)
The Latest: Eagles' Dillard helping athletes at alma mater

By The Associated Press Apr. 16, 2020 08:36 AM EDT