Artturi Lehkonen Is Making It Impossible for the Avalanche to Wait on an Extension

TRENDINGFantasy Basketball Sign UpALCS Game 4 postponed Ryan Fitzpatrick rips Bo NixHow WNBA Finals will be wonNFL updatesStory byStory byArtturi Lehkonen Is Making It Impossible for the Avalanche to Wait on an ExtensionRyan O’HaraSat, October 17, 2026 at 4:52 AM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended Stories10 Takeaways: Bednar’s Belief and Patience in T.J. Hughes Pays Off (+)Congratulations are in order for Colorado Avalanche forward T.J. Hughes. The 24-year-old scored his first career NHL goal, and it […]Colorado Hockey NowNathan MacKinnon has goal and 3 assists, Artturi Lehkonen scores twice as Avs beat Penguins 5-2DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon had three assists and a power-play goal, Artturi Lehkonen scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Friday night. Hughes scored his first NHL goal, while Mackenzie Blackwood settled in after a shaky start to stop 29 shots.Associated PressRecap: Avalanche put Penguins on ice in 5-2 winTJ Hughes scored his first NHL goal.SB NationAdvertisementAdvertisementAvalanche Prepare For Sidney Crosby's Penguins for First Time This SeasonThe Colorado Avalanche look to bounce back from a loss as they face the Pittsburgh Penguins for the first time this season.Colorado Avalanche On SIAvalanche rally past Penguins 5-2 as MacKinnon posts 3 assists and a goalDENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon had three assists and a power-play goal, Artturi Lehkonen scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Friday night. Hughes scored his first NHL goal, while Mackenzie Blackwood settled in after a shaky start to stop 29 shots.Associated PressPostgame: Avalanche Erase First-Period Deficit, Defeat Penguins 5-2Things could have gotten away from the Colorado Avalanche in the first period Friday night. The Pittsburgh Penguins attacked, outshot […]Colorado Hockey NowPenguins/Avalanche Recap: Pittsburgh’s quick start no match for MacKinnon, Pens lose 5-2Pregame Egor Chinakhov apparently got injured in Thursday’s practice and doesn’t take warmups. His loss is Ville Koivunen’s gain to slot back into the lineup in a nice spot. Elmer Soderblom gets back in the mix too and Arturs Silovs starts for the Penguins. The Colorado Avalanche are hosting the Pens with this lineup. First […]SB NationGame Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Colorado Avalanche 10/16/2026Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (3-3-1, 7 points, 5th place Metropolitan Division) @ Colorado Avalanche (4-2-1, 9 points, 4th place Central Division) When: 9 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Locally televised game on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and ALT, KTVD, streaming for out of market at ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The road trip picks up the pace with a game […]SB NationAvalanche Rally Past Penguins 5-2 as T.J. Hughes Scores First NHL GoalT.J. 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Puck drop is […]Colorado Hockey NowCanadiens Focused on Big Trade, Explaining Delay in Josh Anderson ExtensionJosh Anderson would like to re-sign with the Montreal Canadiens, and the Canadiens would like to re-sign Josh Anderson. However, nothing is likely to move forward on that front while the Habs are still looking to make a blockbuster trade.TSN’s Darren Dreger reported on Early Trading that with Anderson in the final season of his […] The post Canadiens Focused on Big Trade, Explaining Delay in Josh Anderson Extension appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYPreview: Colorado Welcomes the Penguins to TownColorado looks to bounce back after a 3-2 shootout loss.SB NationOpen Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: (7:00 p.m. MT)It’s another Colorado Avalanche gameday!SB NationNazem Kadri, Parker Kelly React to Brett McLean Joining the AvalancheThe Avalanche are turning to Brett McLean to revive a struggling power play that has failed to match the team’s offensive firepower.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheLevshunov’s OT winner caps Blackhawks’ 4-3 win over Jets as Kane sets US-born assists recordCHICAGO (AP) — Artyom Levshunov scored 1:37 into overtime and Patrick Kane set the NHL record for most assists by a U.-born player in a 4-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.Associated PressAvalanche’s Nazem Kadri embracing ‘tricky’ position change in 2026-27The Colorado Avalanche traded for Nazem Kadri at the trade deadline last season. It was a blockbuster deal for the Avalanche at the last minute of the deadline. Kadri was brought back to aid the team’s center depth for a run at the Stanley Cup. However, his place on the team has shifted. Colorado has received big-time contributions from Brock […] The post Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri embracing ‘tricky’ position change in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPoints