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Colorado Avalanche In Control Of Round 2 Series Against Minnesota Wild

The Colorado Avalanche are on an absolute roll this postseason and have now won six straight games in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their opponents this round are the Minnesota Wild, who are playing well but have not quite been able to stand up to Colorado’s pressure.

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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.

Cale Makar News / Athlon Sports / May 9

Avalanche Announce Cale Makar News After Missed Practice Before Game 3

Through six games of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Colorado Avalanche have been just as good as advertised, with the team going 6-0 while holding a differential of +14.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 9

Avalanche could have key defenseman back in lineup for Game 3 vs. Wild

The Colorado Avalanche haven’t yet lost a game in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs — and it looks like they’ll have defenseman Josh Manson back in the fold as they look to keep the undefeated streak alive at Grand Casino Arena on Saturday night.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 / Yardbarker / May 6

Wild's goalie change flops in Game 2 against Avalanche

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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.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4

Wild have big concerns after Game 1 loss to Avalanche

Wild have big concerns after high-scoring Game 1 loss to Avalanche

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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.

Josh Manson News / Daily Faceoff / May 3

Avalanche’s Manson out for Game 1 against Wild

The Colorado Avalanche will be without a key member of their blue line once again for Game 1 of their second-round series against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday Night.