Mathew Barzal had a goal and two assists, and the New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Thursday night. Kyle MacLean, Anders Lee, Bo Horvat and Adam Pelech also scored a goal for the Islanders, who won their second straight. Ilya Sorokin finished with 35 saves and Casey Cizikas added an empty-net goal.

The Colorado Avalanche came into Thursday night's matchup against the New York Islanders riding one of the most impressive runs in recent NHL history. They had

A surprising moment stole the spotlight during the Colorado Avalanche at New York Rangers game. In a moment when a front-row fan caused a stir by flashing Artturi Lehkonen and Adam Fox along the boards.

The Montreal Canadiens will play the second part of a back-to-back on Saturday afternoon when they take on the Colorado Avalanche, who'll be sporting the Quebec Nordiques uniform as part of their celebration of the 30th anniversary of their move to Denver.

Toews gave the Avs a 6-1 lead with his first goal of the season at 2:51 of the third period when his centering pass deflected off a Canadiens player's skate and in at the end of a two-on-one rush with Necas, who set up the goal.

DENVER (AP) — Martin Necas had two goals and two assists, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 on Thursday night for their fifth straight win. Gavin Brindley had a goal and an assist, and Artturi Lehkonen, Brock Nelson and Gabriel ...

New York was overmatched in terms of star power, but never looked overwhelmed in a 3-2 overtime loss to the NHL-leading Avalanche.