Avalanche beat reporter

Corey Masisak

Corey Masisak has covered the NHL at both the local and national levels since 2007. His stops as a beat writer have included the Capitals for the Washington Times, plus the Devils and Sharks for The Athletic.

Left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) of the Colorado Avalanche passes while goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) of the Minnesota Wild looks on during the first period of Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche’s Artturi Lehkonen, Sam Malinski both out for Game 4

May 11, 2026 at 6:23 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche welcomed two players back for Game 4 against the Minnesota Wild, but two critical players are out of the linuep.

Right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) of the Colorado Avalanche pushes past defenseman Daemon Hunt (48) of the Minnesota Wild during the third period of Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche second line still searching for offensive impact

May 10, 2026 at 9:31 p.m.

Valeri Nichushkin found an opening in the offensive zone Saturday night and smacked his stick on the ice in rapid fashion, trying to get Sam Malinski's attention.

Left wing Nick Foligno (71) of the Minnesota Wild checks defenseman Sam Malinski (70) of the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of Game 3 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minn. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Wild stars strike back, send Avalanche to first loss of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

May 10, 2026 at 9:06 a.m.

The Minnesota Wild's big guns showed up in a big way Saturday night, and the Avs looked wobbly for the first time in this tournament in a Game 3 loss...

Center Parker Kelly (17) of the Colorado Avalanche reacts to a goal on goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) of the Minnesota Wild by center Nazem Kadri (91) during the third period of Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche glue guy Parker Kelly not worried about scoring: ‘I have zero pressure’

May 9, 2026 at 7:59 p.m.

There are three players on the Colorado Avalanche, the highest-scoring team in the league, who scored more goals than Parker Kelly this season.

Center Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche waits for the puck to drop during the third period of game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon named a Hart Trophy finalist: ‘He’s one of one’

May 8, 2026 at 4:20 p.m.

Nathan MacKinnon, the 2024 winner as the NHL's most valuable player, led the NHL with 53 goals this season and finished third with 127 points this season.

Defenseman Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche takes the ice before the first period of Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche star Cale Makar’s consistency has helped define his greatness

May 8, 2026 at 7:36 a.m.

A simple search for Cale Makar highlights on YouTube would help a casual sports fan see why the Colorado Avalanche defenseman is a star player.

Center Ross Colton (20) of the Colorado Avalanche and defenseman Daemon Hunt (48) of the Minnesota Wild fight for position during the first period of Game 2 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche’s improved power play a huge part of 2-0 series lead against Wild in Stanley Cup Playoffs

May 8, 2026 at 7:37 a.m.

The Avalanche power play is no longer the funny-faced dragon from the three-headed social media meme.

Filip Gustavsson (32) of the Minnesota Wild swats away a puck during a game against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Wild switching goalies for Game 2 of Stanley Cup Playoffs series, Avalanche coach mum on his starter

May 5, 2026 at 2:13 p.m.

Filip Gustavsson will replace Jesper Wallstedt in the net Tuesday night for the Wild at Ball Arena. Wallstedt allowed eight goals in a 9-6 Colorado win in Game 1.

Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) skates with the puck while Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim)

Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes ready for showdown between NHL’s two best defensemen in Stanley Cup Playoffs

May 3, 2026 at 9:59 p.m.

Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar made their NHL debuts 18 days apart. A little more than seven years later, it's time for their first Stanley Cup Playoffs showdown.

Sam Malinski (70) of the Colorado Avalanche shoots during a game against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche’s Brock Nelson, Sam Malinski are proud Minnesotans ready to make more St. Paul postseason memories

May 2, 2026 at 8:58 p.m.

Had Brock Nelson been invited to play for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program when he was 16 years old, he would have had the chance to play for...

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