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On YouTubeCale Makar News / NHL Trade Talk / May 20
Avalanche Get Bad News on Cale Makar Ahead of Game 1
The Colorado Avalanche will open the Western Conference Final without their superstar defenseman Cale Makar, head coach Jared Bednar confirmed Wednesday.
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?
Nathan MacKinnon News / Daily Faceoff / May 20
This ‘Dogg’ won’t stop: Why Nathan MacKinnon is even more dominant than you think
Thirteen seasons into his NHL career, Nathan MacKinnon has been called many things. Intense. No-nonsense. Relentless. Unstoppable. Process-driven. Inevitable.
Brent Burns News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 20
Brent Burns gets promising Game 1 update after missing a few Avalanche practices
The NHL’s active Iron Man, who became the second player to play 1000 consecutive games in league history, was never going to miss Game 1 of the Western Conference Final.
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.
Cale Makar News / Field Level Media / May 19
Avs star D Cale Makar misses practice ahead of Game 1 vs. Vegas
The status of Cale Makar for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals is up in the air after the Colorado Avalanche's star defenseman missed practice Tuesday for the third time since the end of the previous round.
Cale Makar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 19
Avalanche’s Cale Makar practice injury update an ominous sign for Game 1
The Colorado Avalanche start their Western Conference Final series against the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday. Colorado fans have been anxiously waiting to hear an update on defenseman Cale Makar, who has been hurt.
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.
Jared Bednar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 19
Why Avalanche’s Jared Bednar believes Stanley Cup is hardest trophy in sports to win
The Colorado Avalanche are one of the final four teams skating in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season. Colorado is in the Western Conference final, against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Alex Gagne News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 17
Avalanche Recall Alex Gagne
Defenseman Alex Gagne joined the Avalanche for practice Sunday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports, indicating he’s been recalled from AHL Colorado to serve as injury insurance ahead of Wednesday’s Game 1 of the Western Conference Final against the Golden Knights.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 17
Avalanche’s Cale Makar, others listed as day-to-day before Golden Knights series
As the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue for the Colorado Avalanche, the team is also getting injury updates on some key players. Colorado is set to take on the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference final.
NHL News / Total Apex Sports / May 14
Colorado Avalanche Eliminate Minnesota Wild In Round 2 Of Western Conference Playoffs
The Colorado Avalanche took Games 4 and 5 to eliminate the Minnesota Wild in Round 2 of the Western Conference of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, using an especially impressive comeback in Game 5 to do so.
Brett Kulak News / Daily Faceoff / May 14
Brett Kulak scored biggest goal of his career to cap off Avalanche comeback
The Colorado Avalanche came back from a 3-0 deficit against the Minnesota Wild to force overtime, where Brett Kulak scored to help the Avs win Game 5 Wednesday night, clinching the second-round series and advancing to the Western Conference Final.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 14
3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 4-3 Game 5 Win Over the Wild
Coming out of their Game 4 win over the Minnesota Wild, it seemed like the Colorado Avalanche had found another gear. With a trip to the Western Conference Final on the line, all that was left to do was to close out the Wild on home ice in Game 5.
NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 14
Avalanche's Game 5 hero had the most heartwarming quote
The Colorado Avalanche’s unlikely playoff hero has another party to celebrate after leading them to a stunning series-clinching win on Wednesday against the Minnesota Wild.
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 13
Avalanche erase 3-0 deficit in Game 5, eliminate Wild in OT
Brett Kulak scored 3:52 into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche completed a dramatic Game 5 comeback to eliminate the Minnesota Wild with a 4-3 decision in Denver on Wednesday.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / May 13
Avalanche May Have Unlocked Another Variable for Stanley Cup Success
Some expected the current series between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild to be a war, putting the winner in the driver’s seat to the Stanley Cup.
Mackenzie Blackwood News / Daily Faceoff / May 12
Has Mackenzie Blackwood regained the Avalanche starting gig?
The Colorado Avalanche dealt a huge blow to the Minnesota Wild in their second round series on Monday night, taking a 5-2 victory on the road in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
Josh Manson News / Field Level Media / May 12
Avs D Josh Manson fined $5K for butt-ending incident
Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson was fined $5,000 on Tuesday for butt-ending Wild forward Michael McCarron. The incident occurred in the first period of Colorado's 5-2 win at Minnesota on Monday night in Game 4 of their Western Conference second-round series, which the Avalanche lead 3-1.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12
Avalanche spread the wealth in Game 4 win over Wild
The Colorado Avalanche continue to spread the wealth these Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Monday, the Avalanche took a commanding 3-1 Western Conference second-round series lead over the Minnesota Wild with a 5-2 road victory.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 11
Avalanche Make Several Lineup Changes
Shortly before the puck dropped in Minnesota on Game 4 between the Avalanche and Wild, a number of lineup changes were revealed. Artturi Lehkonen and Sam Malinski are out, with MacKenzie Blackwood starting in goal, noted by Peter Baugh of The Athletic.
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