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Scott Wedgewood had an intense quote about Nathan MacKinnon after Game 3 loss

It just keeps on getting worse for Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche. The Avs find themselves in a deeper hole after three games in their West Finals series against the Vegas Golden Knights.

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Avs star Nathan MacKinnon limited after taking shot to knee in Game 3

As if things couldn't get any worse for the Colorado Avalanche, who fell into a 3-0 hole in the Western Conference finals with Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, they may now also be without star player Nathan MacKinnon.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 25

Golden Knights make franchise history with comeback win over Avalanche

Demonstrating a "never say die" attitude, the Vegas Golden Knights stormed back to win Game 3 of the NHL's Western Conference Final. The win also handed the Golden Knights a commanding 3-0 series lead over the President's Trophy winning Colorado Avalanche.

Avs star Nathan MacKinnon limited after taking shot to knee in Game 3

Winners, losers from Sunday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Vegas stuns Avalanche for 3-0 series lead

Hurricanes' OT win snaps long drought for franchise

Winners, losers from Saturday's NHL playoffs: Hurricanes get even

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?

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The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Last playoff-goals leader by team' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / May 24

Avalanche’s Wedgewood on MacKinnon: ‘You’re gonna have to kill him to get him off the ice’

Never count out the heart of Nate Dog. In the team’s loss in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final to the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night, the Colorado Avalanche seemed to have lost star forward Nathan MacKinnon due to injury.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 25

Winners, losers from Sunday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Vegas stuns Avalanche for 3-0 series lead

In what is turning out to be one of the most stunning playoff series in recent NHL history, the Vegas Golden Knights took a commanding 3-0 lead over the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final.

Golden Knights make franchise history with comeback win

Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon limited after taking shot to knee

Hurricanes' OT win evens series, snaps long drought for franchise

Winners, losers from Saturday's NHL playoffs

Former Maple Leafs defenseman signs shocking extension

A Scott Laughton extension is in the cards for the Kings

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / May 24

Avalanche’s Makar returns for Game 3 against Golden Knights

Much-wanted news for the Presidents’ Trophy winners. During warmups before the third game of the Western Conference Final between the Colorado Avalanche and the Vegas Golden Knights, it was announced that Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar would be in the lineup, making his debut in the series.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 24

Avalanche’s Cale Makar gets predictably cryptic Game 3 injury update from Jared Bednar

The Colorado Avalanche are down 2-0 in the Western Conference Final against the Vegas Golden Knights. They lost both games at home without their superstar defenseman, and still don’t know if they are getting him back.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 23

Cale Makar To Determine When To Return To Avalanche Lineup

The Colorado Avalanche are down two games in their Western Conference Finals matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. A major part of their recent struggles has been the absence of superstar defenseman Cale Makar who is out day-to-day with an upper-body injury sustained in the second round.

Colorado Avalanche News / Stadium Rant / May 23

The Avalanche Collapse In Game 2

The Colorado Avalanche are in a tough situation. They dropped the first two games in the Western Conference Finals at home to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / May 23

Bednar Comments Put Makar In Awkward Spot Ahead of Game 3

Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar’s recent comments regarding Cale Makar’s injury have created an uncomfortable spotlight on the star defenseman just ahead of a pivotal Game 3.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / May 23

Avalanche’s Bednar on Makar: ‘It’s gonna be Cale’s decision on if he’s coming back’

If Cale Makar is going to return to the Colorado Avalanche lineup, it’ll be his choice. That’s what Avs head coach Jared Bednar told reporters Friday night after the team’s 3-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.