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On YouTubeBrett Kulak News / ESPN / May 13
Avs storm back from down 3-0, make West finals 
Brett Kulak scored 3:52 into overtime to cap a wild comeback for the Avalanche in a 4-3 win over the Wild, as Colorado advanced to the Western Conference final.
NHL News / Bleacher Report / May 13
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Josh Manson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 12
Avalanche social team drops Josh Manson puppy photos amid ‘dirty player’ barb
During Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinal, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson stirred up controversy with his actions against Wild forward Michael McCarron.
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.
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.
Colorado Avalanche 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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