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Has Mackenzie Blackwood regained the Avalanche starting gig?

The Colorado Avalanche dealt a huge blow to the Minnesota Wild in their second round series on Monday night, taking a 5-2 victory on the road in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.

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Avalanche rolling, can clinch series at home in Game 5 vs. Wild

The Colorado Avalanche have not closed out a playoff series at home in nearly 20 years. They have a chance to do just that when they host the Minnesota Wild in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Wednesday night in Denver.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 12

Avalanche’s Josh Manson fined for butt-ending Wild’s Michael McCarron

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson has been fined $5,000 for butt-ending Minnesota Wild forward Michael McCarron during Monday’s playoff game at Grand Casino Arena in St.

Josh Manson News / Field Level Media / May 12

Avs D Josh Manson fined $5K for butt-ending incident

Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson was fined $5,000 on Tuesday for butt-ending Wild forward Michael McCarron. The incident occurred in the first period of Colorado's 5-2 win at Minnesota on Monday night in Game 4 of their Western Conference second-round series, which the Avalanche lead 3-1.

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Parker Kelly News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 12

Avalanche’s Parker Kelly drops truth bomb after scoring late Game 4 winner vs. Wild

Parker Kelly enjoyed a breakout regular season with the Colorado Avalanche in 2025-26, scoring 21 goals in 82 games — but he saved his biggest tally of the campaign for Monday night.

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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.

Jared Bednar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 12

Avalanche’s Jared Bednar reveals ‘biggest change’ in critical Game 4 win vs. Wild

The Colorado Avalanche got a huge win in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday. Colorado defeated the Minnesota Wild, 5-2, to take a 3-1 series lead. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar discussed afterward what has changed for his team, following a loss in Game 3.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 12

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 5-2 Game 4 Win Over the Wild

Aside from a handy defeat in Game 3, everything has been largely coming up for the Colorado Avalanche. They could have a ton of hardware coming their way even before the Stanley Cup is handed out next month.

Cale Makar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 12

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar perfectly sums up Game 4 Wild win

The Colorado Avalanche are now one game away from the Western Conference Finals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Avalanche took a 5-2 victory over the Wild in Game 4, taking a 3-1 series lead.

Josh Manson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 12

Avalanche’s Josh Manson gets brutally honest about his butt-end attack vs. Wild

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson was at the center of a first-period controversy in Game 4 of the Western Conference Second Round against the Minnesota Wild during Monday night’s 5-2 win that gave Colorado a 3-1 series lead.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 12

Avalanche have the Wild on the ropes after dominant Game 4 win

The Colorado Avalanche kept the Minnesota Wild at arm’s length, securing a 5-2 win in Game 4 of their Western Conference Second Round matchup at Grand Casino Arena to take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Parker Kelly News / Field Level Media / May 11

Parker Kelly, Avalanche push Wild to brink with Game 4 win

Parker Kelly scored the go-ahead goal with 8:28 left in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche pulled away for a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Monday in Saint Paul, Minn.

Josh Manson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11

Avalanche’s Josh Manson hit with double minor after butt ending Wild player

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson may have been hit only with a double-minor during Game 4 against the Minnesota Wild in their Western Conference Semifinal series, but there’s a good chance that he’s going to hear from the National Hockey League Department of Player Safety because of his actions.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12

Avalanche spread the wealth in Game 4 win over Wild

The Colorado Avalanche continue to spread the wealth these Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Monday, the Avalanche took a commanding 3-1 Western Conference second-round series lead over the Minnesota Wild with a 5-2 road victory.

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon bloodied, exits Wild game

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Nathan MacKinnon News / Field Level Media / May 11

Avs' Nathan MacKinnon bloodied, exits Wild game

Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon was bloodied by a puck to the face and needed to leave the game late in the second period against the Minnesota Wild on Monday night in Minneapolis.

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Avalanche Make Several Lineup Changes

Shortly before the puck dropped in Minnesota on Game 4 between the Avalanche and Wild, a number of lineup changes were revealed. Artturi Lehkonen and Sam Malinski are out, with MacKenzie Blackwood starting in goal, noted by Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

Mackenzie Blackwood News / Daily Faceoff / May 11

Avalanche’s MacKenzie Blackwood to start Game 4 against Wild

A big change in the lineup for the Presidents’ Trophy winners. It was announced that Colorado Avalanche goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood would be getting the start for Game 4 of the Central Division Final against the Minnesota Wild on Monday night.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Avalanche Coach Hints at Bold Lineup Change for Game 4 vs. Wild

The Colorado Avalanche are set to face off against the Minnesota Wild on Monday night for Game 4 of the second round. The Avalanche will be aiming to bounce back in this matchup after losing Game 3 by a 5-1 final score.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 10

Avalanche HC admits Wedgewood's struggles give him 'decision to make'

Avalanche HC Jared Bednar admits Scott Wedgewood's struggles give him 'decision to make' in series against Wild

Colorado pulled Wedgewood for Mackenzie Blackwood in the second period of its 5-1 loss in Game 3 on Saturday night.

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Winners, losers from Saturday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Wild's stars get them on the board

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Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / May 9

Avalanche Sweeps Two Skiers Over Cliff in Colorado Backcountry

Two skiers were swept over a small cliff band by an avalanche in Colorado’s backcountry earlier this week, according to a report shared on the Colorado Avalanche Information Center’s website, showing that, despite the time of year, moving snow can still be dangerous.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 8

Avalanche Reassign Jack Ahcan, Josh Manson Expected To Return

An important piece of the Colorado Avalanche lineup could be back in the near future. The team reassigned defenseman Jack Ahcan in anticipation for Josh Manson‘s return from an upper-body injury sustained in Game 3 of the first round per Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

Nathan MacKinnon News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon Named Hart Trophy Finalist

For the fifth time in his career, Nathan MacKinnon is a finalist for the NHL’s most prestigious individual honor. The league announced Friday that the Colorado Avalanche forward is one of three finalists for the 2025-26 Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the player judged most valuable to his team.

Brock Nelson News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

Avalanche’s Brock Nelson Named a 2026 Selke Trophy Finalist

It has to feel good to be part of the Colorado Avalanche right now. They swept the Los Angeles Kings in the first round, have a 2-0 series lead on the Minnesota Wild currently, and captain Gabriel Landeskog has been nominated for the Bill Masterson Trophy.