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Colorado Avalanche defeated the Washington Capitals 3-2 in overtime, with Alex Ovechkin scoring his 1,000th combined goal; Capitals led early on Justin Sourdif’s breakaway, but Colorado answered with goals from Landeskog and Nicolas Roy, and Logan Thompson held Washington through two periods. Washington earned a loser point and stays in playoff contention ahead of their next game against St. Louis.
The Pittsburgh Penguins travel to Ball Arena to face the Colorado Avalanche in a 9:30 PM ET NHL matchup to cap a five-game road trip. Pittsburgh (33-18-15) aims to extend its recent good form against a powerhouse Colorado (44-12-9) squad, with Evgeni Malkin returning from a suspension and Arturs Silovs starting in goal; Justin Brazeau also back while Blake Lizotte is out. The game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, ESPN, and Prime, with radio on 105.9 The X and the Penguins app. Expect continued scoring contributions from Karlsson, Rakell, Rust, and Crosby as he nears the 30-goal mark, along with Mantha and Kindel riding hot stretches for Pittsburgh.
Colorado's NHL prospect pool is ranked No. 28 in Scott Wheeler's 2026 rankings, a decline propelled by trades of Calum Ritchie and Will Zellers and limited 2025 draft picks, though the Avalanche still boast a solid top five of prospects including Gavin Brindley.
The NHL rescinded Nathan MacKinnon’s game misconduct from Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to Edmonton after a review, effectively removing the ejection and resetting his misconduct tally under league rules; MacKinnon called the decision a mistake and said the league apologized, while the major penalty for the collision with Oilers goalie Connor Ingram remains noted in the game context and no suspension was issued."
Nazem Kadri was traded back to the Colorado Avalanche by the Calgary Flames, with Calgary receiving Victor Olofsson, unsigned forward prospect Maxmilian Curran, a conditional first-round pick in 2028, a conditional second-round pick in 2027, and a 2027 fourth-round pick (Calgary also retained 20% of Kadri’s salary). Kadri, who helped Colorado win the 2022 Cup, expressed excitement about returning. The Flames are rebuilding and have also added Ryan Strome and Brennan Othmann in other deals, while Colorado has been stacking assets with players like Nicolas Roy and Nick Blankenburg recently coming in.}
Calgary trades Nazem Kadri and a 2027 fourth-round pick to Colorado for Victor Olofsson, prospect Max Curran, and conditional 2028 first-round and 2027 second-round picks, with Calgary retaining 20% of Kadri's salary. Olofsson, a 30-year-old winger, has 11 goals and 14 assists in 60 games for Colorado this season; Curran is a Czech-born WHL center with 41 points in 31 games.
Colorado Avalanche acquired Nazem Kadri from the Calgary Flames on trade deadline day, sending a package that includes a conditional 2028 first-round pick, a conditional 2027 second-round pick, top prospect Max Curran, and Victor Olofsson in exchange for Kadri and a 2027 fourth-round pick; Calgary retains 20% of Kadri’s contract, leaving the Avs with a $5.6 million cap hit for three seasons. Kadri, 35, had 12 goals and 41 points in 61 games for Calgary this season and helped Colorado win the 2022 Stanley Cup, returning to bolster Colorado’s center depth behind Nathan MacKinnon.
A notably quiet NHL trade deadline saw teams value term and player autonomy over blockbuster swaps: Colton Parayko stayed in St. Louis, blocking a Blues rebuild path and leaving Buffalo without the big defense addition; Colorado boosted its center depth with Kadri and Nic Roy; Edmonton still lacked a true scoring winger or elite goalie; Anaheim added John Carlson to spark offense; Minnesota and New York didn’t land game‑changing pieces; Toronto scored a late first‑round pick for Nic Roy while Chicago kept selling. The goalie market underwhelmed, and the overarching takeaway is that depth and term won the day more than splashy deals.
Colorado Avalanche acquire center Nicolas Roy from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a conditional first-round pick in 2027 and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2026; Roy, 29, posted 20 points (5G-15A) in 59 games last season and adds size, face-off ability (~53%), and playoff experience (including a 2023 Stanley Cup with Vegas) to bolster the Avs’ depth.
Nicolas Roy was traded from the Maple Leafs to the Avalanche for two conditional picks (a 2027 first-rounder and a 2026 fifth-rounder). The 29-year-old forward has 20 points in 59 games this season on a $3 million AAV contract and is a 2023 Stanley Cup winner with Vegas. Colorado leads the league, while Toronto has struggled with a five-game winless streak.
Colorado bolsters its center depth by acquiring Nicolas Roy from the Maple Leafs in exchange for a conditional 2027 first-round pick and a conditional 2026 fifth-round pick, with a cap-friendly $3 million salary and Roy likely stepping in as Colorado's No. 3 center and key penalty-killer; Toronto gains draft capital to aid a rebuilding push, including an additional potential unprotected first if the 2027 pick lands in the top 10.
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded forward Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche for conditional picks: a 2027 first-round selection and a 2026 fifth-round selection, with the possibility of Colorado’s unprotected 2028 first-round pick going to Toronto if the 2027 first-rounder lands in the top 10, and the lowest of Colorado’s three 2026 fifth-round picks will also transfer to Toronto.
Colorado traded for defenseman Nick Blankenburg from Nashville in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick, adding a fast, versatile blueliner who has contributed on both special teams and can slot in as a depth/7th defenseman behind Colorado’s star-studded back end. The Predators gain draft capital as they continue their rebuild, while the Avalanche bolster depth without sacrificing their core pairing.
The Los Angeles Kings host the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche with interim coach D.J. Smith hoping to spark a club that snapped a skid. Kenny Connors makes his NHL debut tonight; Trevor Moore is out with illness, and Doughty and Armia are out or questionable with injuries. Darcy Kuemper is not expected to play, with Erik Portillo recalled to back up Anton Forsberg. The Kings will need a stronger offensive push and solid defense to challenge Colorado and capitalize on home-ice opportunity.
Kent Johnson, the Columbus Blue Jackets’ 2021 first‑round pick (5th overall), was a healthy scratch ahead of a game against the New York Islanders, sparking talks he could be a trade asset for a cap‑strapped Colorado Avalanche. Colorado’s roughly $2.37 million in cap room and a looming Cale Makar extension fuel the chatter, though Jackets GM Don Waddell stressed they’re not selling off their core and Johnson’s status remains uncertain. Johnson has appeared in 254 NHL games with 134 points and was once hailed as a franchise cornerstone, but his development has stalled, keeping trades as a possibility but far from certain.