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Which 2026 playoff team stands the best chance of stopping the Colorado Avalanche?

As the Presidents’ Trophy winners and the odds-on Stanley Cup favorites, it should come as no surprise that the Colorado Avalanche already have a 2-0 series lead over the Los Angeles Kings in the Western Conference quarterfinals.

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Ex-Flames Nazem Kadri Is Still Built for the Playoff Grind

Nazem Kadri’s ride this season has been one of those stories that somehow makes total sense once you think about it. He started the year in Calgary, playing gritty, smart, and dangerous hockey.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 2-1 Game 2 Win Over the Kings

Coming into the opening round series against the Los Angeles Kings, to say that the Colorado Avalanche were favored heavily would be putting it lightly.

Nicolas Roy News / Field Level Media / April 22

Nicolas Roy's OT tally gives Avalanche 2-0 advantage over Kings

Nicolas Roy scored at 7:44 of overtime to lift Colorado to a 2-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday in Denver, giving the Avalanche a 2-0 lead in a Western Conference first-round playoff series.

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The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL hat-trick leaders since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 21

AHL stint led to Scott Wedgewood-Mackenzie Blackwood Avalanche partnership

The Colorado Avalanche’s goaltending future looked bleak at the start of the 2024-25 season, until the new tandem of Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood hit the scene midway through the year.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

Avalanche Prove Versatility Is Its Most Dangerous Asset

In the opening game of their first-round matchup with the Los Angeles Kings, no one was exactly surprised that the Colorado Avalanche walked away victorious.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 20

3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 2-1 Game 1 Win Over the Kings

Coming into the opening round of the playoffs, the Colorado Avalanche are the clear favorites to win it all. Their opponents, the Los Angeles Kings, are heavy underdogs to win a game in this series much less advance.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 20

Even Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was surprised by this Scott Wedgewood playoff fact

The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs has kicked off. The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 on Sunday, as the Avalanche took a 2-1 victory over the Kings.

Scott Wedgewood News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 20

Avalanche’s Scott Wedgewood joins exclusive club after Game 1 gem vs. Kings

Starting Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round on Sunday, Scott Wedgewood backstopped the Colorado Avalanche with 24 saves on 25 shots in a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings at Ball Arena.

Gabriel Landeskog News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 19

Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog drops truth bomb after Game 1 win vs. Kings

The Colorado Avalanche had the best regular-season record of any team in the National Hockey League, but now that the playoffs have gotten underway, that’s ancient history.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19

Scott Wedgewood should be Avalanche's primary postseason goalie after Game 1 win over Kings in Stanley Cup playoffs

It would make no sense for the Colorado Avalanche to take Wedgewood out of the net after his sharp performance against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday.

Goalie interference reviews will be big problem in Stanley Cup playoffs

Top-seeded Avalanche stave off Kings in Game 1

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 19

Top-seeded Avalanche stave off Kings in Game 1

Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves in his first career playoff start and the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in the opening game of their best-of-seven first-round series Sunday in Denver.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 20

Goalie interference reviews will be big problem in Stanley Cup playoffs

The most controversial aspect of the NHL's use of instant replay this season has become its handling of goalie interference plays.

Top-seeded Avalanche stave off Kings in Game 1

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / April 20

Avalanche win Game 1 despite late push from Kings

The Colorado Avalanche survived a late push from the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of their series, winning by a score of 2-1. It was the first career playoff start and win for Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood.

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The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 19

3 Avalanche-Kings bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

For the first time since 2002, the Colorado Avalanche, who won the Presidents’ Trophy, and the Los Angeles Kings will meet in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, renewing a long-dormant postseason rivalry between the two Western Conference clubs.

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Avalanche Make Goalie Decision Before Kings Game

The Colorado Avalanche enter the Stanley Cup playoffs after putting together a better season than anyone else in the NHL, finishing atop the standings and capturing the Presidents’ Trophy.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / April 17

Totally Serious Colorado Avalanche Regular Season Awards

It is hard to ask for much more than what the Colorado Avalanche did this season. They had everything locked up long before beating the Calgary Flames 3-1 on Tuesday night, and their biggest obstacle will likely be themselves as they begin the pursuit of the franchise’s fourth Stanley Cup.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / April 17

Avalanche blank Kraken, set franchise record for points

Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for his fourth shutout of the season, Parker Kelly and Nick Blankenburg each scored a goal and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 2-0 in Denver on Thursday night.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon wins 2025-26 Rocket Richard Trophy

One of the top stars in the game is taking home some hardware after an incredible campaign. As the final horn went on the 2025-26 regular season, Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon clinched the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy, given to the player who led the league in goals, for the first time in his career.