Colleen Flynn

The Colorado Avalanche's elite defenseman keeps piling up the accolades. Cale Makar's latest is the NHL's First Star of the Week.

The holidays are among us and the Avalanche are excited to be home. Some players didn't have time to decorate since they were on the road, while others left it to their families.

The holidays are among us and the Avalanche are excited to be home. Some players didn't have time to decorate since they were on the road, while others left it to their families.

New goalie pads weren't the only present Mackenzie Blackwood got for Christmas. His five-year extension with the Colorado Avalanche was a welcome

Valeri Nichushkin was a goal-scoring machine for the last four games before the holiday break.

Valeri Nichushkin was a goal-scoring machine for the last four games before the holiday break.

The Colorado Avalanche are expected to get another top forward back in the lineup against the Winnipeg Jets. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said Jonathan Drouin may be ready to play Tuesday night.

My article Sunday night about where Jonathan Drouin could end up and how his return would shift around lines had a few scenarios — one of which played out in practice on Monday.

My article Sunday night about where Jonathan Drouin could end up and how his return would shift around lines had a few scenarios — one of which played out in practice on Monday.

With the addition of Juuso Parssinen, there will be five Finnish players starting against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. This makes Mikko Rantanen happy.