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On YouTubeNathan MacKinnon News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14
Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon reveals how his team grew closer after eliminating Wild
The Colorado Avalanche are off to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2022. Brett Kulak scored an unreal overtime winning goal to punch Colorado’s ticket into the next round.
Brett Kulak News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14
Avalanche’s Brett Kulak keeps it real about his OT goal that finished the Wild
The Stanley Cup Playoffs can see the emergence of some very unlikely heroes. However, none may have been more unlikely than Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brett Kulak.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
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 / Bleacher Report / May 13
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.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 13
Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 26: Avalanche eliminate Wild in overtime, advance to Western Conference Final
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 13
Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Unlikely hero sends Avalanche to WCF
There was only one Stanley Cup Playoff game on Wednesday's schedule, and it was a significant one as the Colorado Avalanche were able to advance to the Western Conference Final with a 4-3 overtime win against the Minnesota Wild, eliminating their division rival from the playoffs.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 13
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar drops bar on Nathan MacKinnon possibly playing through broken face
The Colorado Avalanche are one win away from their first trip to the Western Conference Final in five seasons — and Nathan MacKinnon has been a catalyst.
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.
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?
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 13
Logan O’Connor reveals 4 keys to Avalanche finishing off Wild in Game 5
The Colorado Avalanche have looked close to unstoppable in both the regular season and 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they find themselves a single victory away from a trip to the Western Conference Final ahead of Game 5 against the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night.
Colorado Avalanche News / ESPN / May 13
'Intensity and physicality': How the Avalanche bec... 
The Avs have doubled their hits per game rate from the regular season. Fellow Stanley Cup contenders should be very concerned.
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.
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 12
Avalanche rolling, can clinch series at home in Game 5 vs. Wild
The Colorado Avalanche have not closed out a playoff series at home in nearly 20 years. They have a chance to do just that when they host the Minnesota Wild in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Wednesday night in Denver.
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 / The Hockey Writers / May 12
3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 5-2 Game 4 Win Over the Wild
Aside from a handy defeat in Game 3, everything has been largely coming up for the Colorado Avalanche. They could have a ton of hardware coming their way even before the Stanley Cup is handed out next month.
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.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 11
Avalanche Coach Hints at Bold Lineup Change for Game 4 vs. Wild
The Colorado Avalanche are set to face off against the Minnesota Wild on Monday night for Game 4 of the second round. The Avalanche will be aiming to bounce back in this matchup after losing Game 3 by a 5-1 final score.
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.
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.
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