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Wild’s Brock Faber gets brutally honest ahead of do-or-die Game 5 vs. Avalanche

May 13, 2026 @ 2:14pm

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The Minnesota Wild entered their first-round series against the Dallas Stars as underdogs, but put together an impressive six-game stretch to knock out their Central Division rivals. They’ve faced a much stiffer challenge against the Colorado Avalanche in Round 2, and for the first time in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, they’ll face elimination in […] The post Wild’s Brock Faber gets brutally honest ahead of do-or-die Game 5 vs. Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Avalanche considering key lineup change for Game 4 vs. Wild

May 11, 2026 @ 8:23am

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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.

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

May 10, 2026 @ 12:04pm

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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.

Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood gets 100% real on ‘long road’ to playoff success

Apr 28, 2026 @ 3:29pm

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The Colorado Avalanche had a bulletproof goaltending tandem over the past two seasons with Scott Wedgewood and MacKenzie Blackwood. The pair worked perfectly together, as it seemed like there was always one of them who was at the top of their game to take the reins. It could’ve easily been Blackwood for Round 1 of […] The post Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood gets 100% real on ‘long road’ to playoff success appeared first on ClutchPoints.

AHL stint led to Scott Wedgewood-Mackenzie Blackwood Avalanche partnership

Apr 21, 2026 @ 4:39pm

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The Colorado Avalanche’s goaltending future looked bleak at the start of the 2024-25 season, until the new tandem of Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood hit the scene midway through the year. The tandem has taken Colorado by storm, taking control of the crease at different times to provide the Avalanche with a solid base for […] The post AHL stint led to Scott Wedgewood-Mackenzie Blackwood Avalanche partnership appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Avalanche Make Goalie Decision Before Kings Game

Apr 19, 2026 @ 2:05pm

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The Colorado Avalanche confirmed their starting goalie for the start of the first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings.

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

Apr 2, 2026 @ 9:44am

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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.