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Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon speaks up on stylistic shift from Kings to Wild
It was nothing short of a wild beginning to the Western Conference Semifinal between the Colorado Avalanche and the Minnesota Wild on Sunday evening from Ball Arena in Denver. The Avalanche took leads of 3-0 and 4-3 before the Wild went out in front 5-4 thanks to a shorthanded goal, only to have the Avalanche […] The post Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon speaks up on stylistic shift from Kings to Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Wild HC John Hynes explains leaving Jesper Wallstedt in Game 1 loss to Avalanche
The Minnesota Wild’s 9-6 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Sunday was not only painful to watch but also difficult to fully process. As the goals kept coming, confusion and frustration grew over head coach John Hynes’ decision to keep rookie Jesper Wallstedt in goal throughout the […] The post Wild HC John Hynes explains leaving Jesper Wallstedt in Game 1 loss to Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Avalanche drop 9 goals on Wild in insane Game 1 win
The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild played a chaotic Game 1 of their second-round series on Sunday night. The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are officially on to round two after the Montreal Canadiens advanced earlier on Sunday. Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche rang in the official beginning of the second round with an offensive onslaught […] The post Avalanche drop 9 goals on Wild in insane Game 1 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek injury update leaves even steeper climb vs. Avalanche
The Minnesota Wild snapped a lengthy playoff streak with a Game 6 victory over the Dallas Stars in the first round, closing out the series and advancing to the second round for the first time since 2015. The Wild and Stars were two of the best teams in the entire NHL this season, so Minnesota […] The post Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek injury update leaves even steeper climb vs. Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kings’ Ken Holland defiantly stands by roster decisions after Avalanche sweep
The Los Angeles Kings are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. General manager Ken Holland watched his team put up a decent fight against the Colorado Avalanche. However, Nathan MacKinnon put them to the sword in Game 4, and Los Angeles ended its postseason run without a single win. After the sweep, Holland has […] The post Kings’ Ken Holland defiantly stands by roster decisions after Avalanche sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes huge Avalanche claim after eliminating Stars
The Minnesota Wild are off to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. For the first time since 2015, the Wild have advanced in the postseason after eliminating the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Next up on the schedule for Quinn Hughes and his teammates is Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche. Hughes is […] The post Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes huge Avalanche claim after eliminating Stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Wild’s Quinn Hughes scores twice to eliminate Stars in Game 6
The Minnesota Wild had the chance to eliminate the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. And it was an opportunity they did not take for granted. Quinn Hughes scored his first goal of these Stanley Cup Playoffs as Minnesota defeated Dallas in Game 6 to move on to the second round. Hughes went on to score […] The post Wild’s Quinn Hughes scores twice to eliminate Stars in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon earns Jared Bednar’s praise after breaking out of slump
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.
Kings’ DJ Smith bluntly sums up Avalanche series
The Los Angeles Kings are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Nathan MacKinnon scored twice for the Colorado Avalanche to help his team advance to the second round. As for Los Angeles, they head to the offseason after a fifth consecutive first-round exit. Interim head coach DJ Smith’s future is among the things this […] The post Kings’ DJ Smith bluntly sums up Avalanche series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nathan MacKinnon’s 2-goal effort seals 1st-round sweep of Kings
The Colorado Avalanche had the chance to sweep the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday. Los Angeles kept things close with Colorado in the early stages of this series. However, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are where the stars shine the brightest. And Nathan MacKinnon may have been the brightest star on the ice in Game 4. […] The post Nathan MacKinnon’s 2-goal effort seals 1st-round sweep of Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog’s immediate reaction to 3-0 series lead vs. Kings
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.
Avalanche’s Scott Wedgewood joins exclusive club after Game 1 gem vs. Kings
Starting Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round on Sunday, Scott Wedgewood backstopped the Colorado Avalanche with 24 saves on 25 shots in a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings at Ball Arena. Wedgewood (33 years, 248 days) became the third-oldest goalie in NHL history to win his first career playoff start, joining […] The post Avalanche’s Scott Wedgewood joins exclusive club after Game 1 gem vs. Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
3 Avalanche-Kings bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
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.
ClutchPoints’ NHL Playoff Power Rankings: Who will be new Stanley Cup champion in 2026?
After 1,312 games, the 2025-26 NHL regular season has finally reached its conclusion. And served its primary purpose: cutting the 32-team field down to 16. After nearly seven months of hockey, it’s time for the greatest postseason in all of sports to begin. And what better way to kick off the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs than […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Playoff Power Rankings: Who will be new Stanley Cup champion in 2026? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Full 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Schedule, Updated Bracket and Results
Follow the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with an updated schedule, bracket and scores from the NHL postseason.
How many goals Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon scored to win Rocket Richard Trophy
The Colorado Avalanche have won the Presidents’ Trophy and will be the top seed in the NHL as they prepare for the First Round. Additionally, Nathan MacKinnon has officially won the Rocket Richard Trophy after finishing with the most goals in the NHL this season, according to a post by the Avalanche account on X. […] The post How many goals Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon scored to win Rocket Richard Trophy appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Avalanche cap off Presidents’ Trophy-winning season with new franchise record
The Colorado Avalanche are ready for the playoffs and will enter the postseason as the top seed in the Western Conference. With the Stanley Cup Playoffs on the horizon, the Avs concluded a Presidents’ Trophy-winning season by setting a franchise record for total points, according to the official X account. And we’re just getting started. […] The post Avalanche cap off Presidents’ Trophy-winning season with new franchise record appeared first on ClutchPoints.
2026 Conn Smythe odds, predictions, best bets, picks: Nathan MacKinnon the favorite ahead of Stanley Cup Playoffs
There is a strategy involved with finding betting value for the Conn Smythe Trophy.
Poll: Who Will Win the Stanley Cup?
[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] The NHL playoffs begin Saturday. The race for the Stanley Cup begins with three Game 1s: Ottawa Senators ...
Avalanche Announce Jared Bednar Injury Update After Facial Fractures
Avalanche adjust coaching after Jared Bednar suffers facial fractures from puck incident.
Avalanche secure Presidents’ Trophy with win over Flames
The Colorado Avalanche took home the Presidents’ Trophy Thursday night following a 3-1 win over the Calgary Flames at Ball Arena. Colorado improved to 52-16-10, reaching 114 points with four games remaining. The franchise has now claimed the Presidents’ Trophy four times (1996-97, 2000-01, 2020-21, 2025-26), tying the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers for […] The post Avalanche secure Presidents’ Trophy with win over Flames appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 24: Playoff races are getting just ridiculous
The NHL’s insane late-season coaching carousel continued on Easter Sunday, with New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche dropping a bombshell by replacing Patrick Roy with Pete DeBoer behind the bench. It seems like nobody is safe these days, with Stanley Cup champion Bruce Cassidy, Jim Hiller and Dean Evason all getting the boot in […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 24: Playoff races are getting just ridiculous appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sharks’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs
The San Jose Sharks have found themselves on the outside of the NHL’s playoff structure looking in since the 2018-19 season. The team that once had control of the Western Conference when Joe Thornton was the game’s premier playmaker, has struggled badly for six consecutive seasons. However, there are changes in San Jose that have […] The post Sharks’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.