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Avalanche’s Cale Makar shares ‘stingy’ praise for Kings after 1st-round sweep

The Colorado Avalanche are the first team in the Western Conference to advance past the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they’ll get some rest and relaxation before meeting either the Dallas Stars or Minnesota Wild in Round 2.

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Strong Colorado Avalanche Sweep Los Angeles Kings in Round 1

In the second sweep of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Colorado Avalanche took 4 games to defeat the Los Angeles Kings in Round 1 of the Western Conference.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 27

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 5-1 Game 4 Win Over the Kings

Following its Game 3 win, the Colorado Avalanche entered Sunday with the Los Angeles Kings on the ropes. Already one of the hottest teams in the NHL coming into the playoffs, the Avalanche handled business without the typical offensive fireworks we have come to know them for.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 26

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon earns Jared Bednar’s praise after breaking out of slump

The Colorado Avalanche are moving on to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They won 5-1 in Game 4 over the Los Angeles Kings. And to their relief, superstar Nathan MacKinnon came alive for the Avalanche.

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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

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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 / Field Level Media / April 26

Nathan MacKinnon scores twice as Avs race away to sweep Kings

Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals and added an assist for the Colorado Avalanche, who finished off the host Los Angeles Kings with a 5-1 victory Sunday to sweep the best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / April 26

Avalanche sweep Kings to advance to the second round

The Colorado Avalanche swept the Los Angeles Kings in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, winning Game 4 by a score of 5-1. The Avalanche got the lead in the first period and never looked back.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 25

Avalanche on verge of grinding out defensive-minded sweep of Kings

The Colorado Avalanche are one game away from a sweep as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Kings on the road for Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series Sunday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 24

3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 4-2 Game 3 Win Over the Kings

It has been a tough slog for the Colorado Avalanche but they have managed to grind out a couple of 2-1 wins over the Los Angeles Kings. Though everyone and their mother predicted the Avalanche to win, it has not come with the level of ease that most anticipated.

Gabriel Landeskog News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog’s immediate reaction to 3-0 series lead vs. Kings

The Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 on Thursday, taking a 3-0 series lead in the first round. The series has featured three tight games, but the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Avs have come out on top each time.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 24

Avalanche down Kings, close in on series sweep

Artturi Lehkonen collected one goal and one assist while pacing Colorado to a 4-2 road victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, putting the Avalanche on the verge of sweeping their Western Conference first-round playoff series.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

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.

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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The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

The 'First round QB's since 2000' 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.

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 / 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 / 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

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.

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.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Stadium Rant / April 15

Colorado Avalanche 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Outlook: Can Nathan MacKinnon Lead A Deep Run?

The Colorado Avalanche enter the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs as one of the most dangerous and intriguing teams in the field. Built around elite star power,

Cale Makar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13

Avalanche’s Cale Makar Returns To Full Practice

The Colorado Avalanche received an expected, but exciting, update at Monday morning’s practice. Star defenseman Cale Makar was back on the ice in a regular, practice jersey per Avalanche play-by-play announcer Connor McGahey.

Jared Bednar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

Avalanche’s Jared Bednar To Miss Two Games With Injury

The Colorado Avalanche will be without head coach Jared Bednar for their upcoming two-game road trip as Bednar recovers from facial fractures and a corneal abrasion, per a team announcement.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

Avalanche's Nazem Kadri will 'miss some games,' should be back before playoffs

An optimistic lens is being applied to an important player for the best team in the NHL.

Panthers' Seth Jones suffers broken foot

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 7

Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin, Nicolas Roy Back From Injury

The Colorado Avalanche will have to shake up their lineup in Tuesday’s game against the St. Louis Blues. Forwards Valeri Nichushkin and Nicolas Roy are both set to return from their upper-body injuries per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 2