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Parker Kelly, Avalanche push Wild to brink with Game 4 win

Parker Kelly scored the go-ahead goal with 8:28 left in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche pulled away for a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Monday in Saint Paul, Minn.

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Avs' Nathan MacKinnon bloodied, exits Wild game

Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon was bloodied by a puck to the face and needed to leave the game late in the second period against the Minnesota Wild on Monday night in Minneapolis.

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.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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Mackenzie Blackwood News / Daily Faceoff / May 11

Avalanche’s MacKenzie Blackwood to start Game 4 against Wild

A big change in the lineup for the Presidents’ Trophy winners. It was announced that Colorado Avalanche goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood would be getting the start for Game 4 of the Central Division Final against the Minnesota Wild on Monday night.

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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.

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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11

Avalanche getting 2 injured players back for Game 4 vs. Wild

The Colorado Avalanche are looking to rebound from a 5-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night — their first defeat in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs — and the reinforcements are arriving ahead of the critical contest.

Mackenzie Blackwood News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11

Mackenzie Blackwood’s practice spot hints at Avalanche goalie change for Game 4

Saturday night’s Game 3 between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild could be a turning point in their second-round postseason matchup. After building a 2-0 lead at home, the Avalanche looked to go up 3-0 with another win over Minnesota.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11

Avalanche considering key lineup change for Game 4 vs. Wild

The Colorado Avalanche aren’t going to settle for anything less than a Stanley Cup this season, which is why head coach Jared Bednar is considering a drastic lineup change after losing Game 3 against the Minnesota Wild.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / May 10

Goalie decision looms large for Avalanche in Game 4

The Colorado Avalanche and new starting goalie Scott Wedgewood were cruising through the Stanley Cup playoffs. Until they weren't. The Western Conference's top-seeded team had won all six games in the playoffs until running in to the inspired Minnesota Wild, who fashioned a 5-1 victory at home on Saturday in Game 3 of their second-round series.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 10

2 Avalanche players most to blame for Game 3 loss to Wild

The Colorado Avalanche had been firing on nearly all cylinders for the first six games of the NHL playoffs. They had swept the Los Angeles Kings out of the race to the Stanley Cup in the first round and registered a couple of wins in the first two games against the Minnesota Wild.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 10

Avalanche HC admits Wedgewood's struggles give him 'decision to make'

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.

Winners, losers from Saturday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Wild's stars get them on the board

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 10

Winners, losers from Saturday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Wild's stars get them on the board

The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Saturday night, and we already saw one team advance to the conference finals as the Carolina Hurricanes improved their postseason winning streak to eight consecutive games.

Hurricanes make history with second straight sweep to open playoffs

Flyers will have offseason of Matvei Michkov questions after another playoff healthy scratch

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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.

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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.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 8

Avalanche Reassign Jack Ahcan, Josh Manson Expected To Return

An important piece of the Colorado Avalanche lineup could be back in the near future. The team reassigned defenseman Jack Ahcan in anticipation for Josh Manson‘s return from an upper-body injury sustained in Game 3 of the first round per Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

Nathan MacKinnon News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon Named Hart Trophy Finalist

For the fifth time in his career, Nathan MacKinnon is a finalist for the NHL’s most prestigious individual honor. The league announced Friday that the Colorado Avalanche forward is one of three finalists for the 2025-26 Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the player judged most valuable to his team.

Nathan MacKinnon News / NHL Trade Talk / May 6

Insider Reveals Flames Attemped Trade Up for Nathan MacKinnon in 2013

Nathan MacKinnon is more than a decade into his soon-to-be Hall of Fame career with the Colorado Avalanche, though before he was selected first overall in 2013, another Western Conference team nearly changed history.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

Avalanche’s Brock Nelson Named a 2026 Selke Trophy Finalist

It has to feel good to be part of the Colorado Avalanche right now. They swept the Los Angeles Kings in the first round, have a 2-0 series lead on the Minnesota Wild currently, and captain Gabriel Landeskog has been nominated for the Bill Masterson Trophy.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / May 6

‘It was worth the wait:’ Avalanche’s MacKinnon on Landeskog’s return to form

The Colorado Avalanche took a 2-0 series lead over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night, and while this team has been a Stanley Cup contender for a long time and has added several star players over the years, it looked a lot like the old days.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 6

Avalanche Stay Unbeaten In Postseason, Take 2-0 Series Lead Over Wild

While Game 1 didn’t have 15 goals, Game 2 still showed how scary the Colorado Avalanche are. A 5-2 Game 2 victory over the Minnesota Wild sees the Avalanche remain unbeaten this postseason, extending their win streak to six straight wins.

Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / May 6

Colorado Warns Skiers Of High Avalanche Danger This Week

There's really nothing like spring in Colorado. One day it can be 75 degrees and sunny, and the next, you're breaking your shovel back out and wishing you hadn't already taken your snow tires off.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 6

Wild's goalie change flops in Game 2 against Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild thought all they needed was a goalie change to shut down the Colorado Avalanche. They were wrong.

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Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / May 4

Avalanche’s Landeskog Named Bill Masterton Trophy Finalist

The NHL announced Monday that Gabriel Landeskog has been named one of three finalists for the 2025-26 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, an honor awarded annually to the player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.

Cale Makar News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Cale Makar Shares Injury Update After Avalanche's Game 1 Win

The Colorado Avalanche opened their second-round series against the Minnesota Wild with a high-scoring 9-6 win at Ball Arena. Colorado built an early 3-0 lead, scoring three goals in a span of two minutes, then saw Minnesota respond with five of the next six goals to take a 5-4 lead.

Josh Manson News / Daily Faceoff / May 3

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.