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3 Avalanche Who Could Decide the Series Against the Wild

Tonight, the Colorado Avalanche begin their second-round matchup against the Minnesota Wild with legitimate Stanley Cup expectations, but this series has all the ingredients of a hard-fought battle ahead.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

3 Important Matchups in Avalanche’s Series vs. the Wild

Despite earlier struggles in winning efforts, the Colorado Avalanche made things look easy in their closeout 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings. The Avalanche entered the series as massive favorites and easily dispatched the far lesser Kings.

NHL News / Stadium Rant / May 2

Avalanche Vs. Wild: Who Has The Edge In Round 2 Of The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs?

The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs delivers a compelling Central Division clash as the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche renew their rivalry with a trip to the Western Conference Final on the line.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / April 30

Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes are reason Wild have real chance at Stanley Cup

The Stanley Cup might finally be within reach for the Wild. There are two players on the roster who are making it possible.

Wild defeat Stars, advance to second round

Ducks claim first playoff series win since 2017, oust Oilers

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Cam York on stick throw celebration: 'I don't want a lawsuit'

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Mammoth return home with season on line vs. resilient Golden Knights

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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.

Scott Wedgewood News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 29

Avalanche’s simple response to Scott Wedgewood Vezina Trophy nominee snub

Scott Wedgewood had another great season in the Colorado Avalanche crease, recording a 2.02 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage. The problem

Scott Wedgewood News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood gets 100% real on ‘long road’ to playoff success

The Colorado Avalanche had a bulletproof goaltending tandem over the past two seasons with Scott Wedgewood and MacKenzie Blackwood. The pair worked perfectly together, as it seemed like there was always one of them who was at the top of their game to take the reins.

Cale Makar 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.

Gabriel Landeskog News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

Avalanche’s Landeskog Looks Revitalized Early in Playoff Run

The greatest triumph in life led to what may have been the toughest times. Gabriel Landeskog was riding high as the captain of the 2021-22 Stanley Cup Champions, his first since being drafted to the franchise in 2011.

NHL News / Total Apex Sports / April 27

Strong Colorado Avalanche Sweep Los Angeles Kings in Round 1

In the second sweep of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Colorado Avalanche took 4 games to defeat the Los Angeles Kings in Round 1 of the Western Conference.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27

Erik Johnson requests Cale Makar change to fix Avalanche’s putrid powerplay in 2nd round

The Colorado Avalanche have some of the best players in the world at their disposal, like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, which is why they were the top team in the NHL this season from start to finish.

Cale Makar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27

Avalanche’s Cale Makar shares ‘stingy’ praise for Kings after 1st-round sweep

The Colorado Avalanche are the first team in the Western Conference to advance past the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they’ll get some rest and relaxation before meeting either the Dallas Stars or Minnesota Wild in Round 2.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 27

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 5-1 Game 4 Win Over the Kings

Following its Game 3 win, the Colorado Avalanche entered Sunday with the Los Angeles Kings on the ropes. Already one of the hottest teams in the NHL coming into the playoffs, the Avalanche handled business without the typical offensive fireworks we have come to know them for.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 26

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon earns Jared Bednar’s praise after breaking out of slump

The Colorado Avalanche are moving on to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They won 5-1 in Game 4 over the Los Angeles Kings. And to their relief, superstar Nathan MacKinnon came alive for the Avalanche.

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Nathan MacKinnon News / Field Level Media / April 26

Nathan MacKinnon scores twice as Avs race away to sweep Kings

Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals and added an assist for the Colorado Avalanche, who finished off the host Los Angeles Kings with a 5-1 victory Sunday to sweep the best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 25

Avalanche on verge of grinding out defensive-minded sweep of Kings

The Colorado Avalanche are one game away from a sweep as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Kings on the road for Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series Sunday.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 24

Avalanche down Kings, close in on series sweep

Artturi Lehkonen collected one goal and one assist while pacing Colorado to a 4-2 road victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, putting the Avalanche on the verge of sweeping their Western Conference first-round playoff series.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

Which 2026 playoff team stands the best chance of stopping the Colorado Avalanche?

As the Presidents’ Trophy winners and the odds-on Stanley Cup favorites, it should come as no surprise that the Colorado Avalanche already have a 2-0 series lead over the Los Angeles Kings in the Western Conference quarterfinals.

Nazem Kadri News / Professor Press Box / April 22

Ex-Flames Nazem Kadri Is Still Built for the Playoff Grind

Nazem Kadri’s ride this season has been one of those stories that somehow makes total sense once you think about it. He started the year in Calgary, playing gritty, smart, and dangerous hockey.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19

Scott Wedgewood should be Avalanche's primary postseason goalie after Game 1 win over Kings in Stanley Cup playoffs

It would make no sense for the Colorado Avalanche to take Wedgewood out of the net after his sharp performance against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday.

Goalie interference reviews will be big problem in Stanley Cup playoffs

Top-seeded Avalanche stave off Kings in Game 1

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NHL News / Yardbarker / April 20