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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 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

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar, center, drives past Colorado Avalanche defenseman Greg Pateryn to put a shot on goaltender Philipp Grubauer in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Philipp Grubauer has 27 saves, Avalanche beat Kings 4-1

By Michael Kelly Mar. 14, 2021 08:57 PM EDT

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