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Semyon Varlamov had a breakout season in 2013-14 and earned a long-term deal as a result. The Colorado Avalanche goaltender has been trying to recapture that success, but it has been a rough start for the Russian. Varlamov will be in net Friday when Colorado hosts the Winnipeg Jets, but his hold on the No. 1 goalie spot is tenuous. Continue to Article

November 11, 2016 1:12:am EST

Teams usually take a day off after playing on consecutive days but for the struggling Colorado Avalanche, there are no breaks when trying to turn things around. After beating Minnesota at home Saturday and losing at St. Louis on Sunday, the Avalanche were practicing Monday morning. Granted both weekend games were matinees, but putting players on the ice right away -- with the Arizona Coyotes in town Tuesday night -- speaks to Colorado's struggles. Continue to Article

November 07, 2016 9:57:pm EST

LONE TREE, Colo. (AP) -- Former Colorado Avalanche player Marek Svatos (SVAH'-tohs) has died at his home in Colorado. Continue to Article

November 07, 2016 12:19:pm EST

Former Colorado Avalanche forward Marek Svatos died Saturday in Lone Tree, Colorado. Selected by Colorado in the 2001 NHL draft, Svatos scored a career-high 32 goals in 61 games during the 2005-06 season. Svatos collected 100 goals, 72 assists and 217 penalty minutes in 344 career games with the Avalanche, Nashville Predators and Ottawa Senators. Continue to Article

November 06, 2016 8:24:pm EST

Maybe a goal by right winger Vladimir Tarasenko provided the jumpstart needed by the St. Louis Blues' offense. Tarasenko, St. Louis' leading scorer, had not recorded a goal in seven consecutive games before his overtime goal Saturday night gave the Blues a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blues won't have to wait long to see if that happens as they will be back in action Sunday afternoon when they host the Colorado Avalanche. Continue to Article

November 06, 2016 12:23:am EST