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Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon speaks up on stylistic shift from Kings to Wild

It was nothing short of a wild beginning to the Western Conference Semifinal between the Colorado Avalanche and the Minnesota Wild on Sunday evening from Ball Arena in Denver.

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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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4

Avalanche star Cale Makar gets injury update after missing 1st period vs Wild

The Colorado Avalanche were back in action on Sunday night in Game 1 against the Minnesota Wild after having an extended break thanks to their sweep of the Los Angeles Kings.

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.

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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?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4

Are Avalanche, Wild set to deliver more 'helter-skelter' hockey after Game 1 thriller?

Defense disappeared in Game 1 of a second-round contest between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild on Sunday night.

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

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

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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 / The Hockey Writers / May 4

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 9-6 Game 1 Win Over the Wild

The Colorado Avalanche finished off the Los Angeles Kings in an emphatic way, completing the sweep that everyone saw coming. Then again, everyone was thinking ahead to a second-round series matchup that would be much tougher and the Minnesota Wild certainly presented more of a fight in Game 1 than the Kings did in four games.

Jared Bednar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4

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

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.

Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek to miss first two games against Avalanche

Canadiens shockingly steal Game 7 vs. Lightning

Hurricanes' Logan Stankoven makes history by extending goal streak in win over Flyers

Everything might finally be lining up for the Hurricanes

There is a changing of the guard in NHL's Eastern Conference

The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 3

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.

Isak Posch News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3

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

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.

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The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 3

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 / 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.