It was evident the game would unfold in a very different manner less than one minute into the game as Detroit got on the board quickly taking advantage of a 2-on-1 and a rusty Devon Toews in the process.

The Colorado Avalanche struggled in all phases Thursday night and got blown out, 7-3, by the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The Colorado Avalanche has eight players from five different countries competing in the Olympics. With the Winter Olympics opening ceremony taking place on Friday in Milan, Italy, many Avs players are gearing up, but not just for Team USA.

DENVER -- In the Mile High City to kick off a two-game road trek ahead of the Olympic break, the Detroit Red Wings will try to end a three-game winless skid when they take on the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Monday night.

This Colorado Avalanche season was nearly fissure-free during the first half. After this road trip through Eastern Canada, however, it might be all hands on deck.

With the NHL's Olympic roster freeze on the horizon, here is one trade the Colorado Avalanche should try sneaking in before the soft deadline.

Avalanche conditions have improved since last weekend's storm, but officials say dangerous terrain still exists, especially on wind-loaded slopes.

Necas was one of 11 Avalanche players who had played in all 52 games before this contest against the Red Wings. He is one of eight Avs players who have been chosen to play for their countries at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.