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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 24
3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 4-2 Game 3 Win Over the Kings
It has been a tough slog for the Colorado Avalanche but they have managed to grind out a couple of 2-1 wins over the Los Angeles Kings. Though everyone and their mother predicted the Avalanche to win, it has not come with the level of ease that most anticipated.
Gabriel Landeskog News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog’s immediate reaction to 3-0 series lead vs. Kings
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 on Thursday, taking a 3-0 series lead in the first round. The series has featured three tight games, but the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Avs have come out on top each time.
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.
The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?
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.
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.
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.
Nicolas Roy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22
Avalanche forward Nicolas Roy’s immediate reaction to scoring Game 2 OT winner
Nicolas Roy was the hero, scoring at 7:44 of overtime as the Colorado Avalanche retained home-ice advantage and beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 to open up a 2-0 lead in their first-round series at Ball Arena on Tuesday night.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 22
3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 2-1 Game 2 Win Over the Kings
Coming into the opening round series against the Los Angeles Kings, to say that the Colorado Avalanche were favored heavily would be putting it lightly.
Nicolas Roy News / Field Level Media / April 22
Nicolas Roy's OT tally gives Avalanche 2-0 advantage over Kings
Nicolas Roy scored at 7:44 of overtime to lift Colorado to a 2-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday in Denver, giving the Avalanche a 2-0 lead in a Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Glass shatters behind Kings bench, delays game 
A glass pane behind the Kings bench shattered after fans pounded on it in excitement after Colorado goalie Scott Wedgewood stopped a penalty shot in the second period.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22
Avalanche fans celebrate so hard they shatter glass behind Kings’ bench
The Colorado Avalanche tallied a franchise-best 121 points with a 55-16-11 record this season. The only time the Avs won more games in a single campaign was when they claimed their most recent Stanley Cup championship.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 21
AHL stint led to Scott Wedgewood-Mackenzie Blackwood Avalanche partnership
The Colorado Avalanche’s goaltending future looked bleak at the start of the 2024-25 season, until the new tandem of Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood hit the scene midway through the year.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / April 21
Avalanche Prove Versatility Is Its Most Dangerous Asset
In the opening game of their first-round matchup with the Los Angeles Kings, no one was exactly surprised that the Colorado Avalanche walked away victorious.
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 20
Goalie interference reviews will be big problem in Stanley Cup playoffs
The most controversial aspect of the NHL's use of instant replay this season has become its handling of goalie interference plays.
NHL News / Ball Exclusives / April 20
Avalanche win Game 1 despite late push from Kings
The Colorado Avalanche survived a late push from the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of their series, winning by a score of 2-1. It was the first career playoff start and win for Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood.
Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / April 19
Avalanche Make Goalie Decision Before Kings Game
The Colorado Avalanche enter the Stanley Cup playoffs after putting together a better season than anyone else in the NHL, finishing atop the standings and capturing the Presidents’ Trophy.
Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / April 17
Avalanche blank Kraken, set franchise record for points
Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for his fourth shutout of the season, Parker Kelly and Nick Blankenburg each scored a goal and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 2-0 in Denver on Thursday night.
Nathan MacKinnon News / Daily Faceoff / April 16
Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon wins 2025-26 Rocket Richard Trophy
One of the top stars in the game is taking home some hardware after an incredible campaign. As the final horn went on the 2025-26 regular season, Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon clinched the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy, given to the player who led the league in goals, for the first time in his career.
Nathan MacKinnon News / Stadium Rant / April 15
Colorado Avalanche 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Outlook: Can Nathan MacKinnon Lead A Deep Run?
The Colorado Avalanche enter the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs as one of the most dangerous and intriguing teams in the field. Built around elite star power,
Cale Makar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13
Avalanche’s Cale Makar Returns To Full Practice
The Colorado Avalanche received an expected, but exciting, update at Monday morning’s practice. Star defenseman Cale Makar was back on the ice in a regular, practice jersey per Avalanche play-by-play announcer Connor McGahey.
Jared Bednar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12
Avalanche’s Jared Bednar To Miss Two Games With Injury
The Colorado Avalanche will be without head coach Jared Bednar for their upcoming two-game road trip as Bednar recovers from facial fractures and a corneal abrasion, per a team announcement.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 9
Avalanche's Nazem Kadri will 'miss some games,' should be back before playoffs
An optimistic lens is being applied to an important player for the best team in the NHL.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 7
Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin, Nicolas Roy Back From Injury
The Colorado Avalanche will have to shake up their lineup in Tuesday’s game against the St. Louis Blues. Forwards Valeri Nichushkin and Nicolas Roy are both set to return from their upper-body injuries per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 2
Mackenzie Blackwood looks like Avalanche's weak link in dud vs. Canucks
The Colorado Avalanche have a goaltending problem.
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