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Stanley Cup Playoffs

Apr 22, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque (22) and Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (17) compete for the puck during the third period in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Avalanche stand to benefit from Minnesota-Dallas war of attrition

Nestor Quixtan

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Apr 25, 2026

Scott Wedgewood got the ultimate respect from an unexpected source

Graham Tiedtke

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Apr 24, 2026

Avalanche preparing brooms after Game 3 win over LA Kings

Nestor Quixtan

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Apr 24, 2026

Gabriel Landeskog will set another milestone with Avalanche in Game 3 vs Kings

Graham Tiedtke

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Apr 23, 2026

Apr 19, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) controls the puck in the second period against the Los Angeles Kings in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Avalanche could be poised for top line breakout in Game 3

Aaron Poorman

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Apr 23, 2026

Apr 21, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) in the first 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 projected lineup: Game 3 vs. LA Kings may see 1 change

Nestor Quixtan

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Apr 23, 2026

Apr 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) and center Martin Necas (88) and right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) and center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates a a power-play goal scored by MacKinnon against the Dallas Stars during the first period in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Former NHL star gives Avalanche power play ominous warning

Sean McKenna

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Apr 22, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood (39) celebrates with goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) after the game against the San Jose Sharks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Avalanche can solve their goalie experience problem with one clever rotation

Graham Tiedtke

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Apr 22, 2026

Apr 21, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nicolas Roy (10) celebrates his game winning goal with left wing Joel Kiviranta (94) in overtime 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 notch gritty victory in chaotic Game 2 over LA Kings

Nestor Quixtan

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Apr 22, 2026

Jan 4, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche mascot Bernie pounds on the glass during the game against the Los Angeles Kings at the Pepsi Center. The Avalanche defeated the Kings 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Game 2 between Avalanche, Kings interrupted by broken pane of glass

Graham Tiedtke

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Apr 21, 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’s belief in Scott Wedgewood will go a long way in Stanley Cup playoffs

Graham Tiedtke

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Apr 21, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar on the bench in the first period against the St. Louis Blues at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Avalanche projected lineup: Game 2 vs. LA Kings

Nestor Quixtan

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Apr 21, 2026

Apr 19, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe (9) and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) fight during the third period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Avalanche just received bulletin board material from Kings following Game 1 win

Graham Tiedtke

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Apr 19, 2026

Apr 19, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor (25) celebrates his goal in the third period against the Los Angeles Kings in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Avalanche get clutch performances in crucial Game 1 win over LA Kings

Nestor Quixtan

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Apr 19, 2026

Apr 16, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Members of the Colorado Avalanche ice patrol team celebrate the win over the Seattle Kraken in the second period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Avalanche projected lineup: Game 1 vs. LA Kings

Nestor Quixtan

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Apr 19, 2026

Apr 16, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) and defenseman Brett Kulak (27) celebrate defeating the Seattle Kraken at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Avalanche hit the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs as clear-cut favorites, study shows

Nestor Quixtan

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Apr 18, 2026

Jan 3, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) checks Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Colorado Avalanche have clear path in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Nestor Quixtan

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Apr 17, 2026

Colorado Avalanche

Injuries — both in Denver and elsewhere — that could impact the Avs' first few playoff rounds

Andrew Smiglowski

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Apr 16, 2026

Jan 18, 2023; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson (6) skates against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Erik Johnson laid out the perfect second-round recipe for the Colorado Avalanche

Graham Tiedtke

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Apr 16, 2026

Colorado Avalanche players Nicolas Roy (10), Gavin Brindley (54), Zakhar Bardakov (93), Devon Toews (7), and Sam Malinski (70)

Colorado Avalanche depth player could be a major X-factor in the postseason

Conor Lively

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Apr 15, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche fans celebrate a goal in the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

This team won’t get a chance at revenge on Avalanche this postseason

Graham Tiedtke

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Apr 14, 2026

Apr 11, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood (39) leads the team before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Colorado Avalanche likely first-round opponent is an unfamiliar one

Graham Tiedtke

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Apr 12, 2026

Mar 24, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) moves the puck a=head of Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (67) during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Big decision looming for Jared Bednar in regards to who plays with Cale Makar

Katie Bartlett

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Apr 8, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Mats Zuccarello (36) wrestles Dallas Stars forward Nathan Bastian (11) to the ice during the first period at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Avalanche victory locks in Central Division 1st-round carnage

Nestor Quixtan

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Apr 8, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas (88) celebrates with center Nathan MacKinnon (29) after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

History won’t stop Avalanche from seeking regular season achievement

Graham Tiedtke

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Apr 7, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Parker Kelly (17) collides with St. Louis Blues right wing Jonatan Berggren (29) as left wing Jake Neighbours (63) looks on in the second period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Avalanche making potential Stanley Cup run look even sweeter despite loss to Blues

Graham Tiedtke

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Apr 5, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar on the bench in the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Everybody in the world expects this goaltending decision for Avs in playoffs

Graham Tiedtke

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Apr 4, 2026

Mar 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) shoots the puck wide of the net against Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) in the shootout at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Colorado Avalanche’s “playoff games” start Saturday vs Stars

Graham Tiedtke

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Apr 4, 2026

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