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The Colorado Avalanche secured their third Western Conference top seed in five years with a 3-1 victory over St. Louis. With five games left, they're on track to claim the President's Trophy and home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs.
A 5-month-old golden retriever named Baggs is training to become an avalanche rescue dog at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming. If she succeeds after two years of rigorous training, her powerful nose could help save lives buried in the snow.
The Colorado Avalanche just became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season, securing their ninth consecutive postseason appearance with a commanding win. After a rough patch, they're hitting their stride at exactly the right time.
Sabrina Cassano spent her 15th year battling Hodgkin's lymphoma. Two years later, the Colorado Avalanche made her Make-A-Wish dream unforgettable.
When Michael Harris disappeared under an avalanche at Stevens Pass, his wife Penny trusted her gut feeling that something was wrong. Her quick thinking with Find My iPhone led rescuers straight to him after four hours buried in snow.
All-volunteer search and rescue teams in California's Tahoe region prepare daily for avalanche emergencies, using specialized equipment and extensive training to bring people home safely. Their commitment proves that heroes don't need paychecks to answer the call.
When an avalanche trapped two backcountry skiers in Big Cottonwood Canyon, an ER doctor and a team of rescuers sprang into action. Their quick response saved two lives on a dangerous winter day.
Six backcountry skiers were found alive Tuesday after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, with 46 first responders working through blizzard conditions to reach them. The group sheltered in place as three rescue teams made their way through dangerous winter storm conditions.
The struggling Ottawa Senators delivered their most complete performance of the season, dominating the league-leading Colorado Avalanche 5-2 at home. With playoffs still a long shot, this victory shows what the team is truly capable of when everything clicks.
Rock climbers in Italy stumbled upon hundreds of tracks from ancient sea turtles fleeing an underwater earthquake 79 million years ago. The discovery reveals a dramatic moment frozen in time when marine reptiles escaped an avalanche on the ancient seafloor.