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On YouTubeColorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / May 10
Goalie decision looms large for Avalanche in Game 4
The Colorado Avalanche and new starting goalie Scott Wedgewood were cruising through the Stanley Cup playoffs. Until they weren't. The Western Conference's top-seeded team had won all six games in the playoffs until running in to the inspired Minnesota Wild, who fashioned a 5-1 victory at home on Saturday in Game 3 of their second-round series.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 10
2 Avalanche players most to blame for Game 3 loss to Wild
The Colorado Avalanche had been firing on nearly all cylinders for the first six games of the NHL playoffs. They had swept the Los Angeles Kings out of the race to the Stanley Cup in the first round and registered a couple of wins in the first two games against the Minnesota Wild.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 10
Avalanche HC Jared Bednar admits Scott Wedgewood's struggles give him 'decision to make' in series against Wild
Colorado pulled Wedgewood for Mackenzie Blackwood in the second period of its 5-1 loss in Game 3 on Saturday night.
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.
Scott Wedgewood News / ESPN / May 10
Avs pull Wedgewood, 'have a decision to make' 
Adversity has hit the Colorado Avalanche, who suffered their first loss of the postseason Saturday night, and had to pull starting goaltender Scott Wedgewood along the way, after he allowed a third goal on just 12 shots in 24:23 of work against Minnesota.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 10
Winners, losers from Saturday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Wild's stars get them on the board
The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Saturday night, and we already saw one team advance to the conference finals as the Carolina Hurricanes improved their postseason winning streak to eight consecutive games.
NHL News / Total Apex Sports / May 9
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.
Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / May 9
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NHL 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.
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