Denver's Sports Teams Face Early 2026 Struggles

Challenges Ahead

Denver's professional sports teams are facing a bumpy start to the new year, with key injuries impacting both the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets.

Colorado Avalanche

• Mackenzie Blackwood placed on injured reserve with a lower body injury.
• Posted an 8-1-0 record in December.
• 2.13 GAA and 92.3% save rate.
• Absence is a blow as the team faces a tough road trip.

Denver Nuggets

• Nikola Jokic suffers a knee injury in Miami.
• Jonas Valanciunas strains his calf in Toronto.
• Centers now: DeRon Holmes II and Zeke Nnaji.

Denver Broncos

• Bo Nix may need extra security after a series of setbacks.
• Team hopes to make it to Santa Clara in one piece for their next game.

A Bright Spot

The Colorado State University (CSU) Rams' women's basketball team is off to a strong start:

• Finished December with a 61-47 win over Grand Canyon.
• Improved to 12-2 overall and 3-0 in Mountain West play.
• 12 straight away wins, dating back to last season.

Conclusion

It's been a mixed bag for Denver sports fans so far in 2026. While there have been setbacks, there have also been bright spots. Fans will be hoping for a turnaround soon.