As the Colorado Avalanche enjoyed a day off, they still announced the signing this week of minor league forward Tristen Nielsen to a two-year NHL contract beginning this season. Per PuckPedia, the cap hit is $775 on a two-way deal with guarantees of $150K in year one and $225K in year two.

Olofsson gave the Avalanche a 3-0 with his first goal of the season and first tally as an Avs player via a right-circle wrist shot at 2:31 of the second period. Jack Ahcan picked up his first-career NHL assist with the primary helper on the goal.

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog says he’s focused on getting better now so he can produce when it matters most.

The Colorado Avalanche (5-0-2) and Martin Necas (five goals and six assists) host the Carolina Hurricanes (5-1) and Seth Jarvis (six goals and three assists) at Ball Arena on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 9 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN+. Colorado fell in a 4-3 overtime defeat on the road its last time out on Oct. 21 against the Utah Mammoth.

Victor Olofsson had three goals for his first career hat trick, and the Colorado Avalanche ended New Jersey's eight-game winning streak with an 8-4 win over the Devils in Denver on Tuesday night.

The Nuggets and Avs are starting off their new seasons with new food menus and throwback merchandise at Ball Arena.

The Avalanche face the Devils in a rematch of Sunday’s closely contested game, which New Jersey edged 4–3 in overtime at the Prudential Center. This evening, Colorado has an opportunity to even the series on home ice. Coverage begins at 7 p.m. local time from Ball Arena.

The Colorado Avalanche placed goaltender Trent Miner on waivers Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. He’ll head to AHL Colorado if he clears.