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Avalanche considering key lineup change for Game 4 vs. Wild

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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. Most assumed that with the team’s two-headed monster as their starting goaltender this season, the Avalanche wouldn’t go […] The post Avalanche considering key lineup change for Game 4 vs. Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jared Bednar hits Avalanche with brutally harsh truth after first loss of playoffs

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The Colorado Avalanche dropped a game Saturday to the Minnesota Wild, in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Minnesota smacked Colorado around in a 5-1 victory. Avalanche coach Jared Bednar is sending out a message, following the embarrassing defeat. “We played against a desperate hockey team that looked to me like they had more determination,” Bednar said, […] The post Jared Bednar hits Avalanche with brutally harsh truth after first loss of playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche could have key defenseman back in lineup for Game 3 vs. Wild

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The Colorado Avalanche haven’t yet lost a game in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs — and it looks like they’ll have defenseman Josh Manson back in the fold as they look to keep the undefeated streak alive at Grand Casino Arena on Saturday night. Manson was on the ice for morning skate ahead of Game […] The post Avalanche could have key defenseman back in lineup for Game 3 vs. Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche’s Jared Bednar left speechless after 9-goal onslaught in Game 1 vs. Wild

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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. Jared Bednar’s Avalanche came away with a massive 9-6 Game 1 victory. There aren’t many games that get that high scoring in the Stanley Cup […] The post Avalanche’s Jared Bednar left speechless after 9-goal onslaught in Game 1 vs. Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon earns Jared Bednar’s praise after breaking out of slump

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The Colorado Avalanche are moving on to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They won 5-1 in Game 4 over the Los Angeles Kings. And to their relief, superstar Nathan MacKinnon came alive for the Avalanche. He scored twice and added an assist to lead the way in Game 4. MacKinnon having […] The post Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon earns Jared Bednar’s praise after breaking out of slump appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog’s immediate reaction to 3-0 series lead vs. Kings

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The Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 on Thursday, taking a 3-0 series lead in the first round. The series has featured three tight games, but the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Avs have come out on top each time. Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog spoke with Dan Greenspan of NHL.com about the team’s process through three […] The post Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog’s immediate reaction to 3-0 series lead vs. Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Avalanche-Kings bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

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For the first time since 2002, the Colorado Avalanche, who won the Presidents’ Trophy, and the Los Angeles Kings will meet in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, renewing a long-dormant postseason rivalry between the two Western Conference clubs. For fans of both teams who are old enough to remember their last playoff meeting, the Kings pushed […] The post 3 Avalanche-Kings bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri hoping to return from finger injury before playoffs

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The Colorado Avalanche have clinched the Presidents’ Trophy as the top team in the regular season. As they prepare for a run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Nazem Kadri has been missing from the lineup. Now, head coach Jared Bednar has given an update on the status of Kadri ahead of the playoffs. “He’s going […] The post Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri hoping to return from finger injury before playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche coach Jared Bednar hospitalized after taking puck to face

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Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was hospitalized after a bizarre incident that saw him take a puck to the face during Saturday’s game. Bednar was struck by an attempted clearance while on the bench early in the third period during Colorado’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights at Ball Arena in Denver, Co. The puck … The post Avalanche coach Jared Bednar hospitalized after taking puck to face appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Avalanche HC Jared Bednar taken to hospital after being hit by puck

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Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar was taken to a hospital for evaluation after being struck by a puck during a 3-2 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night. The incident occurred in the third period when a puck off the stick of Keegan Kolesar deflected into Colorado’s bench and hit Bednar […] The post Avalanche HC Jared Bednar taken to hospital after being hit by puck appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche Receive Breaking Injury News On Star Forward Ahead Of Playoffs

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With only nine days left until the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Colorado Avalanche sit comfortably as the the n0. 1 seed in the Western Conference. However, injuries have struck the team late into the season.The most notable being star defenseman Cale Makar, who suffered an upper body injury on March 30, and has yet to […] The post Avalanche Receive Breaking Injury News On Star Forward Ahead Of Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Avalanche’s Cale Makar still on track for regular season return from injury

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The Colorado Avalanche have clinched a playoff spot and are closing in on the Central Division crown. They have 110 points in 76 games, leading the Dallas Stars by eight points. But before they try to clinch their second Stanley Cup of this era, they have a big injury to monitor. The Avalanche are still […] The post Avalanche’s Cale Makar still on track for regular season return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche’s Jared Bednar drops ‘no excuse’ truth bomb after Canucks loss

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The Colorado Avalanche went into their game at Ball Arena with the Vancouver Canucks as overwhelming favorites. But the Avalanche laid an egg, losing 8-6 to the NHL’s worst team, surrendering multiple goals early on. Coach Jared Bednar spoke after the loss to the Canucks, stating there was no excuse, according to Ryan Boulding, NHL […] The post Avalanche’s Jared Bednar drops ‘no excuse’ truth bomb after Canucks loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche’s Cale Makar suffers upper-body injury during Flames clash

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The Colorado Avalanche took on the Calgary Flames in a late-season matchup. This game featured a bit of emotion, as Nazem Kadri faced his former team for the first time since a trade earlier in March. After the game, though, Colorado received unfortunate news regarding defenseman Cale Makar. Makar left the game on Monday night […] The post Avalanche’s Cale Makar suffers upper-body injury during Flames clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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