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Avalanche’s Jared Bednar left speechless after 9-goal onslaught in Game 1 vs. Wild

Avalanche’s Jared Bednar left speechless after 9-goal onslaught in Game 1 vs. Wild

The Colorado Avalanche took down the Minnesota Wild in Game 1, which featured a ton of scoring. Both teams exploded offensively during the first period, and they didn’t stop there.

NHL News / ESPN / May 4

Avalanche overwhelm Wild in 9-6 Game 1 shootout

In just the 10th playoff game in NHL history with at least 15 combined goals, the Colorado Avalanche overcame blowing a three-goal lead to defeat the Minnesota Wild 9-6 in Denver Sunday night in a wacky Game 1 of this Western Conference semifinal series.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4
Avalanche drop 9 goals on Wild in insane Game 1 win

Avalanche drop 9 goals on Wild in insane Game 1 win

The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild played a chaotic Game 1 of their second-round series on Sunday night. The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are officially on to round two after the Montreal Canadiens advanced earlier on Sunday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4
Wild have big concerns after Game 1 loss to Avalanche

Wild have big concerns after high-scoring Game 1 loss to Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild played one of the craziest games so far of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, with the Avalanche taking a 1-0 series lead thanks to a back-and-forth 9-6 win.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 3
Avalanche, Wild combine for bonkers 2026 playoff feat in chaotic Game 1

Avalanche, Wild combine for bonkers 2026 playoff feat in chaotic Game 1

The Minnesota Wild and the Colorado Avalanche are lighting up the fireworks right out of the gate of their second-round series in the 2026 edition of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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 3
Avalanche D Cale Makar suffers injury scare after huge Marcus Foligno hit

Avalanche D Cale Makar suffers injury scare after huge Marcus Foligno hit

The Colorado Avalanche are hosting the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Heavy favorites, Colorado jumped out to a 3-0 lead over Minnesota.

Isak Posch News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3
Avalanche Recall Isak Posch

Avalanche Recall Isak Posch

The Avalanche recalled goaltender Isak Posch from AHL Colorado on Saturday night, per the AHL’s transactions log. He will once again serve as the Avs’ emergency backup as they kick off their second-round series against the Wild tonight after doing so for their first-round sweep of the Kings.

Josh Manson News / Daily Faceoff / May 3
Avalanche’s Manson out for Game 1 against Wild

Avalanche’s Manson out for Game 1 against Wild

The Colorado Avalanche will be without a key member of their blue line once again for Game 1 of their second-round series against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday Night.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 3
3 Avalanche Who Could Decide the Series Against the Wild

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

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?

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 30
Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes are reason Wild have real chance at Stanley Cup

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.

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Cale Makar News / NHL Trade Talk / April 29
Avalanche sweep Kings, but Cale Makar reveals truth behind series

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

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.

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NHL News / Total Apex Sports / April 27
Strong Colorado Avalanche Sweep Los Angeles Kings in Round 1

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.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Field Level Media / April 26
Nathan MacKinnon scores twice as Avs race away to sweep Kings

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

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

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?

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

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
Wedgewood should be Avalanche's primary postseason goalie after Game 1 win

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.

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Nathan MacKinnon News / Stadium Rant / April 15
Colorado Avalanche 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Outlook: Can Nathan MacKinnon Lead A Deep Run?

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

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

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

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. 

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