The Colorado Avalanche face an uphill battle even before opening night of the 2024-25 season. When you’re missing half of your top six, that’s the kind of atmosphere that surrounds a franchise.

Artturi Lehkonen, Colorado Avalanche (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers) The defense grade may be a little harsh and more indicative of a team-wide problem than anything else.

Colorado Avalanche forward Artturi Lehkonen has been sidelined after receiving offseason shoulder surgery and will make his season debut on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The Avalanche have ...

Jan 25, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the second period at the TD Garden.

May 15, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) skates against the Dallas Stars during the third period in game five of the second round of the 2024 Stanley ...

Artturi Lehkonen scored the tiebreaking goal with 14.7 seconds left and Mackenzie Blackwood made 33 saves and the Colorado Avalanche defeated the New York Rangers 5-4 on Sunday.

Colorado Avalanche’s Artturi Lehkonen (62) scores a goal against Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) during first period NHL action in Edmonton on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. (Jason Franson/The ...

Artturi Lehkonen scored with 4:22 left, and the Colorado Avalanche overcame a four-goal deficit in a 5-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Skip to content Menu Today's paper.

One of the pieces that the Avalanche have come to depend upon is Artturi Lehkonen.Since being acquired in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens, Lehkonen has become a dependable part of the top six.