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Stanley Cup Playoffs

May 5, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) defends on Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) during the second period in game two of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Avalanche clamp down on Game 2, put chokehold on series against Wild

Nestor Quixtan

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May 5, 2026

Jared Bednar boosts Avalanche goaltending room’s confidence ahead of Game 2 vs Wild

Graham Tiedtke

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May 5, 2026

Colorado Avalanche playoff success due in part to unsung heroes

Sean McKenna

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May 5, 2026

Avalanche play possessed by vengeance in Game 1 on the anniversary of heartbreak

Aaron Poorman

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May 5, 2026

Apr 26, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) skates after scoring during the second period in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Avalanche projected lineup: Game 2 vs. Minnesota Wild

Nestor Quixtan

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May 5, 2026

May 3, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) defends a shot on goal by Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) during the third period in game one of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Analysts pick Avalanche over Wild in grueling series

Nestor Quixtan

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May 4, 2026

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8)

Colorado Avalanche flexed a major strength in Game 1 win over Minnesota Wild

Conor Lively

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May 4, 2026

May 3, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) and center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrate defeating the Minnesota Wild in game one of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

TNT analyst sums up Game 1 between Avalanche-Wild brilliantly

Graham Tiedtke

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May 4, 2026

May 3, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) shields Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) for a goal during the second period in game one of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Avalanche win ‘Wild’ Game 1 over Minnesota

Nestor Quixtan

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May 3, 2026

May 3, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) during the first period in game one of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Avalanche must continue this trend against Minnesota Wild

Nestor Quixtan

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May 3, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Brock Nelson (11) faces off against Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (14) on a puck drop from linesman Joe Mahon (89) in the third period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Avalanche’s Brock Nelson seeking bragging rights over family’s roots

Graham Tiedtke

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May 3, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns (84) and Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (38) battle for position in front of goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) as left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) controls the puck in the second period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Avs’ Scott Wedgewood putting friendship with Wild star on ice in playoff matchup

Graham Tiedtke

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May 3, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) controls the puck under pressure from Colorado Avalanche center Brett Kulak (27) in the third period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Avalanche projected lineup: Game 1 vs. Minnesota Wild

Nestor Quixtan

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May 3, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nicolas Roy (10) celebrates his goal with center Brett Kulak (27) and center Jack Drury (18) and defenseman Sam Malinski (70) in the third period against the Minnesota Wild at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Avalanche-Wild playoff schedule has a small wrinkle

Graham Tiedtke

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May 3, 2026

Apr 20, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Seattle Kraken left wing Jared McCann (19) is hit by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (42) in the first period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Josh Manson’s pending return is just what the Avalanche need vs Wild in Stanley Cup playoffs

Graham Tiedtke

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May 2, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) scores a shoutout goal against Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Avalanche vs. Wild: 2nd round preview 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Nestor Quixtan

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May 2, 2026

Dec 21, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Gavin Brindley (54) and Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (17) fight in the second period at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Senior writer has ridiculous prediction for the Colorado Avalanche against the Minnesota Wild

Graham Tiedtke

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May 1, 2026

Apr 21, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) controls the puck in the second period against the Los Angeles Kings in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Bissonnette explains clearly why Avalanche win, unlike Oilers

Nestor Quixtan

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May 1, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Brock Nelson (11) faces off against Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (14) on a puck drop from linesman Joe Mahon (89) in the third period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Elliotte Friedman dubs Avalanche-Wild a Stanley Cup-calibre matchup

Graham Tiedtke

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Apr 30, 2026

Feb 26, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) and Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) battle for the puck in the third period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Avalanche must move in for the kill early in Round 2

Nestor Quixtan

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Apr 30, 2026

Apr 19, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) before the start of the game against the Los Angeles Kings of game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Avalanche are approaching the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in an unexpected way

Analeez Atencio

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Apr 30, 2026

Oct 26, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche player Nathan MacKinnon (R) presents Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (L) with his KIA NBA MVP trophy before the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Nathan MacKinnon has the perfect getaway as Avs continue to wait for Wild or Stars

Graham Tiedtke

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Apr 30, 2026

Apr 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) checks Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (17) during the second period in game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Avalanche News: Western Conference Playoff Series Heating Up

Nestor Quixtan

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Apr 29, 2026

Apr 21, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) celebrates with the bench after his goal in the third period against the Los Angeles Kings in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Avalanche receive high praise from future Hall of Famer after dominant series

Sean McKenna

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Apr 28, 2026

Apr 26, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) is greeted by defenseman Cale Makar (8) after scoring during the first period in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Avalanche will need an uptick in star scoring in second round of Stanley Cup playoffs

Graham Tiedtke

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Apr 28, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar looks on during a game against the Winnipeg Jets in the first period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Colorado Avalanche may not like getting extended time off during 2026 NHL Playoffs

Nestor Quixtan

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Apr 28, 2026

Mar 16, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Kings head coach D.J. Smith coaches against the New York Rangers during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Colorado Avalanche draw high praise from Kings’ coach despite sweep

Nestor Quixtan

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Apr 27, 2026

The famous Hollywood sign in the hills above Hollywood, California, on Jan. 10, 2025.

Avalanche give the Hollywood sign a Mile-High makeover

Graham Tiedtke

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Apr 27, 2026

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