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On YouTubeCale Makar 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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 23
This incredible stat adds insult to injury for Avalanche after Game 2 loss
The Colorado Avalanche blew a third-period lead to the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday. Vegas won Game 2 of the Western Conference Final, by a 3-1 score.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 23
Avalanche’s Jared Bednar gets brutally honest amid 0-2 hole vs. Golden Knights
The Colorado Avalanche are trying to figure things out in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, after falling behind in the Western Conference Final. Colorado now trails the Vegas Golden Knights 2-0 in that series.
Colorado Avalanche News / ESPN / May 23
Avs lament missed opportunities after G2 loss 
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said his team had chances to extend its lead after a 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Western Conference final on Friday.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 22
Winners, losers from Friday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Golden Knights take commanding lead
There was one game on the NHL schedule on Friday night, and it was a significant one as the Vegas Golden Knights took a 2-0 series lead over the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final.
Josh Manson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 22
Avalanche’s Josh Manson suffers injury scare in Golden Knights Game 2
The Colorado Avalanche are looking to bounce back from a Game 1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. So far, things are going well for the hosting Avalanche.
Cale Makar News / Daily Faceoff / May 22
Can the Avalanche win without Cale Makar?
The Colorado Avalanche might’ve been one of the best teams during the regular season, but they are a much different-looking squad without one of their best players.
Cale Makar News / Field Level Media / May 22
Avalanche D Cale Makar out for Game 2 vs. Knights
Colorado Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar will miss Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Friday. Makar, who also missed Colorado's 4-2 loss in Game 1 of the series on Wednesday, is nursing an upper-body injury.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 22
Cale Makar To Miss Game 2 Of Western Conference Final
2/22/26: Bednar told the media today that Makar will miss game two against the Golden Knights tonight. While Makar’s absence has been designated day-to-day, it’s unclear at what point he’ll ultimately be able to return to the Avalanche lineup.
Mackenzie Blackwood News / Daily Faceoff / May 21
Should the Avalanche consider Mackenzie Blackwood for Game 2?
After a rough defeat in the opening game of the Western Conference Final, the Colorado Avalanche are wondering what they need to do to get back in the series against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Nathan MacKinnon News / Larry Brown Sports / May 21
Nathan MacKinnon didn’t sugarcoat why the Avalanche lost to the Golden Knights in Game 1
For the first time in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche find themselves behind the 8-ball. The Avs are behind early in their Western Conference Finals series against the Vegas Golden Knights, who won Game 1 on Wednesday, 4-2, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 19
Best bet: Figure a battle of top seeds in Stanley Cup Final
The FanDuel betting lines for the NHL's conference finals couldn't be clearer: The money is on a Colorado-Carolina Stanley Cup Final. If the money is right, this would mark the first time since 2001 that the top seed from each conference made the Stanley Cup Final.
The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
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