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On YouTubeNathan 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.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 8
Avalanche’s Cale Makar joins exclusive Bobby Orr territory after Norris Trophy finalist announcement
The Colorado Avalanche are the envy of the rest of the National Hockey League thanks to the generational talents that they boast, both up front and on the back end.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 7
Avalanche’s Persistent Forecheck Proving Troublesome for Quinn Hughes
Things are moving along just as expected for the Colorado Avalanche. A decisive Game 2 win moved the series to 2-0 in favor of the Avalanche as the series shifts back to St.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Nathan MacKinnon News / NHL Trade Talk / May 6
Insider Reveals Flames Attemped Trade Up for Nathan MacKinnon in 2013
Nathan MacKinnon is more than a decade into his soon-to-be Hall of Fame career with the Colorado Avalanche, though before he was selected first overall in 2013, another Western Conference team nearly changed history.
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.
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.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / May 6
‘It was worth the wait:’ Avalanche’s MacKinnon on Landeskog’s return to form
The Colorado Avalanche took a 2-0 series lead over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night, and while this team has been a Stanley Cup contender for a long time and has added several star players over the years, it looked a lot like the old days.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 6
Avalanche Stay Unbeaten In Postseason, Take 2-0 Series Lead Over Wild
While Game 1 didn’t have 15 goals, Game 2 still showed how scary the Colorado Avalanche are. A 5-2 Game 2 victory over the Minnesota Wild sees the Avalanche remain unbeaten this postseason, extending their win streak to six straight wins.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 6
3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 5-2 Game 2 Win Over the Wild
After a wild (pardon the pun) Game 1, it is safe to assume that most people expected a slightly more calm Game 2 between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild.
Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / May 6
Colorado Warns Skiers Of High Avalanche Danger This Week
There's really nothing like spring in Colorado. One day it can be 75 degrees and sunny, and the next, you're breaking your shovel back out and wishing you hadn't already taken your snow tires off.
Jared Bednar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 6
Avalanche HC Jared Bednar sounds off on power play after Game 2 breakout
The Colorado Avalanche finished the regular season with the best record in the NHL and as the favorites to win the Stanley Cup, but they had one major flaw during the regular season.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 5
Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 18: Avalanche race past Wild for 2-0 series lead
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are back, which means that for the next two months, we’ll get non-stop action as we witness 16 teams get whittled down to the one that will be crowned as the 2026 Stanley Cup champions.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 6
Wild's goalie change flops in Game 2 against Avalanche
The Minnesota Wild thought all they needed was a goalie change to shut down the Colorado Avalanche. They were wrong.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 5
Hughes, Makar already big factors in second round matchup
Game 1 of the second-round series between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild was as electric as could be, as the Avs won a barn-burner by a 9-6 margin to take a 1-0 series lead.
Cale Makar News / Athlon Sports / May 4
Cale Makar Shares Injury Update After Avalanche's Game 1 Win
The Colorado Avalanche opened their second-round series against the Minnesota Wild with a high-scoring 9-6 win at Ball Arena. Colorado built an early 3-0 lead, scoring three goals in a span of two minutes, then saw Minnesota respond with five of the next six goals to take a 5-4 lead.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4
Are Avalanche, Wild set to deliver more 'helter-skelter' hockey after Game 1 thriller?
Defense disappeared in Game 1 of a second-round contest between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild on Sunday night.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4
Wild have big concerns after high-scoring Game 1 loss to Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild played one of the craziest games so far of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, with the Avalanche taking a 1-0 series lead thanks to a back-and-forth 9-6 win.
Isak Posch News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3
Avalanche Recall Isak Posch
The Avalanche recalled goaltender Isak Posch from AHL Colorado on Saturday night, per the AHL’s transactions log. He will once again serve as the Avs’ emergency backup as they kick off their second-round series against the Wild tonight after doing so for their first-round sweep of the Kings.
NHL News / Stadium Rant / May 2
Avalanche Vs. Wild: Who Has The Edge In Round 2 Of The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs?
The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs delivers a compelling Central Division clash as the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche renew their rivalry with a trip to the Western Conference Final on the line.
Cale Makar News / NHL Trade Talk / April 29
Avalanche sweep Kings, but Cale Makar reveals truth behind series
The Colorado Avalanche advanced to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 5–1 win over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4 at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, completing a four-game sweep.
Nazem Kadri News / Professor Press Box / April 22
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.
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