Varlamov stops 39 shots, Avalanche beat Oilers 5-1
DENVER (AP) It's been nearly two seasons since Semyon Varlamov and the Colorado Avalanche have rolled like this. DECEMBER 20, 2015
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Patrick Kane made his Buffalo homecoming a winning one by scoring the tying goal in the final minute and then adding the lone shootout goal in leading the Chica... DECEMBER 20, 2015
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PITTSBURGH (AP) Frank Vatrano had three goals for his first career hat trick, Patrice Bergeron scored twice, and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 Friday night to... DECEMBER 19, 2015
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It took some time, but the Colorado Avalanche have finally found their rhythm this month. DECEMBER 18, 2015
Beauchemin scores twice as Avs beat Islanders 2-1
DENVER (AP) Defenseman Francois Beauchemin scored twice, including the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, Semyon Varlamov stopped 33 shots and the Colorado Avalanche beat... DECEMBER 18, 2015
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Despite suffering their first regulation loss in three weeks, the New York Islanders continue to play outstanding hockey on the penalty kill. DECEMBER 17, 2015
Blackhawks' Kane on streak: 'Definitely fun while it lasted'
Blackhawks' Kane on streak: 'Definitely fun while it lasted' DECEMBER 16, 2015
Kane's point streak ends at 26, Avs blank Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) Semyon Varlamov and the Colorado Avalanche found a perfect way to snap Blackhawks star Patrick Kane's franchise record points streak. DECEMBER 16, 2015
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CHICAGO (AP) Semyon Varlamov stopped 29 shots for his first shutout of the season, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-0 victory over Chicago on Tuesday night and snapping Black... DECEMBER 16, 2015
Ain't Patrick's day: Streak ends as Avs shut out Blackhawks
Franchise-record streak, longest in NHL since Mats Sundin's 30 in 1992-93, snapped at 26 DECEMBER 16, 2015
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CHICAGO (AP) Patrick Kane extended his points streak to 26 games, Corey Crawford made 30 saves for his second straight shutout, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Vancouver Canuc... DECEMBER 14, 2015
Blues outshoot Avalanche by 25 but lose 3-1
Jake Allen, starting for the second straight day, had 15 saves for the St. Louis Blues, who fell to 2-4-1 in December. DECEMBER 14, 2015
Blues can win homestand by beating Avalanche on Sunday
It's difficult to consider any homestand featuring losses to Toronto and Philadelphia a success, but the St. Louis Blues will emerge with a... DECEMBER 13, 2015
Martinsen's goal lifts Avalanche over Predators 3-2
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Colorado's Andreas Martinsen figured he had nothing to lose, so he took a shot. DECEMBER 13, 2015
Martinsen's goal lifts Avalanche over Predators 3-2
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Andreas Martinsen broke a tie midway through the third period, Semyon Varlamov made 34 saves and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 on S... DECEMBER 13, 2015
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The Nashville Predators have bounced back from tough losses before. The problem is they haven't been able to build on satisfying victories lately. DECEMBER 11, 2015
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DENVER (AP) John Mitchell scored at 3:35 of overtime, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 on Monday night. DECEMBER 8, 2015
Wild come away with point in another overtime loss, to Avalanche
Zach Parise tied up the game in the third, but the Minnesota Wild fell in overtime to the Colorado Avalanche DECEMBER 8, 2015
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DETROIT (AP) Gustav Nyquist scored 1:41 into overtime and the Detroit Red Wings overcame a pair of two-goal deficits to beat the Nashville Predators 5-4 on Saturday night. DECEMBER 6, 2015
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NEW YORK (AP) Frans Nielsen and Kyle Okposo scored in the shootout to lift the New York Islanders to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Friday night. DECEMBER 5, 2015
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Matt Duchene is one of the NHL's hottest players with 10 goals and 18 points in his last 12 games, but he has failed to score in 13 straight games against the Minnesota Wild. DECEMBER 4, 2015
Wagner, Duchene lead Avalanche to 2-1 win over Rangers
NEW YORK (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche took advantage of the New York Rangers' struggles to get just their second winning streak of the season. DECEMBER 4, 2015
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The struggling New York Rangers may be looking forward to a return to Madison Square Garden, where they own the best home record in the NHL. DECEMBER 3, 2015
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While the New Jersey Devils have teetered the ledge but just won't drop off, the Colorado Avalanche are in danger of losing their footing. DECEMBER 1, 2015
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Matt Duchene has had a hand in nearly half of Colorado's goals in November while scoring more than any Avalanche player has during that month since the franchise relocated from Que... NOVEMBER 30, 2015