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Game 1 Recap: Explosion of goals ends in Avalanche favor 9-6
A week after sweeping the LA Kings, the Colorado Avalanche were back in action hosting the Minnesota Wild in a pivotal second round opening matchup. And how this game unfolded didn’t disappoint those high expectations with 14 different goal scorers including five defenseman to arrive at the 9-6 win for the Avalanche. The Game Minnesota […]
Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild – Round 2 Game 1 (7:00 p.m.)
It took a while, but we finally have a picture of what the second round of the NHL playoffs will look like (basically), and the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild are all set to begin the second round. This much-anticipated showdown has the talent of a Western Conference Final, with both sides icing some of […]
Game 1 Preview: The Central Division’s best — Avs vs. Wild
It took a while, but we finally have a picture of what the second round of the NHL playoffs will look like (basically), and the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild are all set to begin the second round. This much-anticipated showdown has the talent of a Western Conference Final, with both sides icing some of […]
Round Two Preview: Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild
After much speculation, we finally know that the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild will start their second-round series on Sunday. The when might have been a mystery, but who and where are not as Ball Arena is the stage and two of the Central Division’s best meet in the second round of the playoffs. This […]
5 reasons why Colorado won’t win the Stanley Cup
Following the sweep of the LA Kings, a week off gave pause and a chance to look ahead at the big picture of the ultimate goal of hoisting the Stanley Cup in June. Here is where the Colorado Avalanche currently stand heading into their second round match with the Minnesota Wild, and what may be […]
MHH Roundtable: Anatomy of a Sweep
It was a quick transition into the Colorado Avalanche’s first-round series with the LA Kings. Now, we wait for that pivotal second-round series with the opponent still undetermined. Here are our thoughts on how that Kings sweep unfolded and on what to expect moving forward. Who was your first round MVP? Adrian: Artturi Lehkonen gets my […]
No Vezina, No Problem: Scott Wedgewood is more concerned with winning
The Colorado Avalanche have the NHL’s best goalie right now. He just isn’t going to win the Vezina Trophy. Scott Wedgewood leads the league with a .921 save percentage and a sparkling 2.06 goals-against average. Yet those elite numbers probably won’t be enough to overcome the one thing working against him: he hasn’t started as […]
Mile High Pollster: Dallas or Minny — Who’s it gonna be?
Well, the Colorado Avalanche have advanced to the second round and will enjoy some time off, and that means it’s time for another installment of Mile High Pollster! First, we will start with the most pressing matter at hand for the Avalanche, and that’s if it will be the Minnesota Wild or the Dallas Stars […]
New Avalanche prospect T.J. Hughes adapting quickly
On April 11, the Colorado Avalanche signed the undrafted and highly touted NCAA free agent prospect, T.J. Hughes. The youngster is already being put to the test by the coaching staff, seeing top-six minutes. He’s receiving power-play opportunities from the start. Upon reaching Colorado, Hughes had limited time, two days, to adjust himself to his […]
Weekly Cupcakes: Avs sweep Kings, head to second round
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Game 4 Recap: First round complete after Colorado sweep of Kings
Entering today the Colorado Avalanche had the opportunity to sweep their first round opponent and did just that in a 5-1 victory against the LA Kings. Goals from Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Nicolas Roy and Devon Toews set the stage for the early handshakes as this series wrapped up with little drama. The Game With […]
Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche @ Los Angeles Kings (2:30 P.M.)
The Colorado Avalanche have battled through three tightly contested games thus far in their first-round series, emerging victorious despite, among other things, the stifling defensive tactics employed by the Los Angeles Kings. With a victory today, the Avalanche can be the first team in the Western Conference to advance to the second round of the […]
Game 4 Preview: A Royal Flush?
The Colorado Avalanche have battled through three tightly contested games thus far in their first-round series, emerging victorious despite, among other things, the stifling defensive tactics employed by the Los Angeles Kings. With a victory today, the Avalanche can be the first team in the Western Conference to advance to the second round of the […]
Morning Flurries: Scott Wedgewood appreciation
What’s the playoffs without a little hype, especially for a team leading their first round series such as the Colorado Avalanche. Here is the latest installment of Peak Access from the organization. Following the Game 1 win over the LA Kings, netminder Scott Wedgewood was interviewed by the TNT crew. They went over his stellar […]
Game 3 Recap: Colorado takes a commanding 3-0 series lead over Los Angeles
After taking care of business and earning a 2-0 series lead as the games shifted into Los Angeles, the Colorado Avalanche continued to roll right along as they secured a 4-2 win over the Kings, and a 3-0 series lead with the possibility to complete the sweep on Sunday afternoon. Let’s take a look at […]
Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Los Angeles Kings – Round 1 Game 3 (8:00 p.m.)
city of fallen angels. Some would argue the Kings have been surprisingly good so far this series, but tonight they hope to walk away with something to show for their efforts. The Avalanche won both games at home, but it took some doing, and the victories came on contributions from (mainly) the depth pieces of […]
Game 3 Preview: Avs take aim at 3-0 series lead in LA
The Colorado Avalanche have a chance to take a firm grasp on their first-round series against the team from the city of fallen angels. Some would argue the Kings have been surprisingly good so far this series, but tonight they hope to walk away with something to show for their efforts. The Avalanche won both […]
Colorado Eagles three stars from April and first round preview
For the Colorado Eagles, the month of April saw the conclusion of the 2025-26 regular season with eight games, four away and then four back at home. Unfortunately, going only 3-4-1 in those games meant the Eagles allowed the Ontario Reign to pull away and secure the Pacific Division crown. However with a final record […]
Game 2 Recap: Colorado comes back to take 2-1 win in overtime
Another game at Ball Arena in this first round series against the LA Kings where the Colorado Avalanche hoped to sweep the home portion of the opening schedule. While it took until just before the clock struck midnight, the Avalanche achieved just that with a 2-1 overtime victory. The Game The first period was defined […]
Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Los Angeles Kings – Round 1 Game 2 (8:00 p.m. MT)
After grinding out a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, the Colorado Avalanche look to take a 2-0 series lead over the Kings tonight in game two. Puck drop is set for 8:22 p.m. MT on ESPN. Colorado Avalanche Game one was certainly much more low-scoring than some people might have initially […]
Game 2 Preview: Avs look to take a 2-0 series lead over the Kings
After grinding out a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday afternoon, the Colorado Avalanche look to take a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Kings tonight in Game 2. Puck drop is expected at 8:22 p.m. MT on ESPN. Colorado Avalanche Game one was certainly much more low-scoring than some people might […]
Opinion: A healthy scratch is just what Ross Colton needed
The final horn sounded, on Colorado’s game one victory over the LA Kings, and as usual, the bigwigs (Joe Sakic, Chris MacFarland, and Co.) made their way through the tunnel and toward the locker room. Shortly after, here came Ross Colton in his gameday suit, heading out the door, likely to leave the arena altogether. […]
Weekly Cupcakes: Wedgewood third oldest goaltender to win first playoff start
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Rinkside Recap: Scott Wedgewood shines in Game 1, Avs win 2-1
DENVER, CO — Ball Arena was the stage, and playoff hockey was the entertainment. Fans and pundits alike were not disappointed in the slightest. The arena and its patrons started in a frenzy, and as Gangsters Paradise rang out, the frenzy built into downright bedlam as the white pom poms flew. With three Stanley Cup banners […]
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