Martin Necas had a goal and two assists to lead Colorado to a 4-1 win over the host Chicago Blackhawks on Friday as the Avalanche became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season. Brock ...

Nathan MacKinnon's three assists propelled the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, clinching a playoff spot as they lead the Western Conference.

After falling 2-1 to the Dallas Stars in a shootout at home on Wednesday, the Colorado Avalanche kicked off a four-game road ...

CHICAGO -- The Colorado Avalanche became the first team to clinch a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season with a 4-1 ...

Nathan MacKinnon had three assists in Colorado’s 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night, helping the Avalanche become the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season.

Colorado scored twice with the man advantage Friday night and overwhelmed the Chicago Blackhawks in a 4-1 victory at United ...

Colorado strengthened its hold on the Western Conference with a sharp performance at Chicago in the opener of a four-game trip. Martin Necas, Brock Nelson, Nazem Kadri and Valeri Nichushkin scored in ...

Martin Necas had a goal and two assists to lead Colorado to a 4-1 win over the host Chicago Blackhawks on Friday as the ...

His effort Friday was enough to give him a career high in points with 84 (32 goals, 52 assists) across 65 appearances. He has added 169 shots on net, 74 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-44 rating. Necas has ...