Kings open D.J. Smith era against Avalanche

After being named interim head coach on Sunday, D.J. Smith will have to come out of the bullpen and throw heat as the Kings face the NHL’s heaviest hitter, the Colorado Avalanche, on Monday.

Avalanche’s dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

With the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline less than a week away, here are the dream and nightmare scenarios for the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL Trades: Avalanche Pay Up for Cap Dump

The Colorado Avalanche paid a high price for dumping a contract on the Pittsburgh Penguins to clear cap space ahead of the trade deadline.

Avalanche visit the Kings after Makar's 2-goal game

The Colorado Avalanche visit the Los Angeles Kings after Cale Makar scored two goals in the Avalanche's 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks

NHL rumors: Nazem Kadri would welcome a Flames trade. Is Avalanche reunion in cards?

Flames forward Nazem Kadri will almost certainly be traded ahead of Friday's deadline, and a reunion with the Avalanche could make sense.

NHL rumors: Ryan O’Reilly’s trade deadline ‘priority’ as Avalanche, Stars, Wild lurk

Ryan O'Reilly has been in the center of trade talks, and there are three teams who seem to have interest in him.

Avalanche's Martin Necas: Plucks two apples in win

Necas recorded two assists and put two shots on goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.