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    Center Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche pushes to the goal while defenseman Shea Theodore (27) of the Vegas Golden Knights pursues him during the third period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

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    Defenseman Sam Malinski (70) of the Colorado Avalanche looks to pass past left wing Ivan Barbashev (49) of the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Final of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

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    Head coach Jared Bednar of the Colorado Avalanche talks to players during the second period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Final of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

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    Defenseman Dylan Coghlan (52) of the Vegas Golden Knights blows up right wing Logan O'Connor (25) of the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

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    • Center Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche takes a shot to the back from right wing Cole Smith (22) of the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

      Renck: With Cale Makar out, Avs’ season is about to disappear into tears

    • Right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) of the Colorado Avalanche tries to box out defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) of the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

      Vegas stuns Avalanche with two quick third-period goals to go up 2-0 in Western Conference Final

    • DENVER, CO - MAY 22: Goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) of the Colorado Avalanche kicks the puck away while center Jack Eichel (9) of the Vegas Golden Knights and center Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche vy for position during the second period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

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    • Defenseman Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche takes a shot during the first period of game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

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    • Center Nazem Kadri (91) of the Colorado Avalanche takes the puck around the net while defenseman Ben Hutton (17) of the Vegas Golden Knights pursues during the first period of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

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    • Center Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche whiffs on a shot while being defended by defenseman Brayden McNabb (3) of the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

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    Goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) of the Colorado Avalanche blocks a shot during the second period of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

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    Goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) of the Colorado Avalanche reacts to being scored on by defenseman Dylan Coghlan (52) of the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

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    Filip Gustavsson (32) of the Minnesota Wild swats away a puck during a game against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

    Wild switching goalies for Game 2 of Stanley Cup Playoffs series, Avalanche coach mum on his starter

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    Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) skates with the puck while Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim)

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