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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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Glass shatters behind Kings bench, delays game

A glass pane behind the Kings bench shattered after fans pounded on it in excitement after Colorado goalie Scott Wedgewood stopped a penalty shot in the second period.

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.

Colorado Avalanche News / ESPN / April 21

How the 'Lumber Yard' was built: Inside the Avalanche's goaltending tandem

The professional lives of Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood intersected twice before Colorado.

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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 / 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

Nathan MacKinnon News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 17

How many goals Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon scored to win Rocket Richard Trophy

The Colorado Avalanche have won the Presidents’ Trophy and will be the top seed in the NHL as they prepare for the First Round. Additionally, Nathan MacKinnon has officially won the Rocket Richard Trophy after finishing with the most goals in the NHL this season, according to a post by the Avalanche account on X.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 17

Avalanche cap off Presidents’ Trophy-winning season with new franchise record

The Colorado Avalanche are ready for the playoffs and will enter the postseason as the top seed in the Western Conference. With the Stanley Cup Playoffs on the horizon, the Avs concluded a Presidents’ Trophy-winning season by setting a franchise record for total points, according to the official X account.

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.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / April 16

Avalanche Have All the Pieces to Win the Cup This Season

The Colorado Avalanche have consistently been one of the most dangerous teams in the NHL over the past several seasons. Built around elite star power, a fast-paced system, and a deep roster, Colorado has remained firmly in the conversation as a legitimate Stanley Cup contender.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Avalanche have chance to join elusive club – but they might not want to?

The Colorado Avalanche have long since clinched the top spot in the Central Division, the Western Conference, and the Presidents’ Trophy. Star center Nathan MacKinnon has virtually locked up the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy as this season’s leading goal scorer.