Artturi Lehkonen

Avalanche grind out another win in Game 3, push Kings to the brink

The Avs now lead the best-of-7 series 3-0, and will go for a sweep Sunday afternoon in Game 4.

Left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) of the Colorado Avalanche pats center Nazem Kadri (91) on the head after Landeskog scored during the first period of Game 3 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Defenseman Sam Malinski (70) of the Colorado Avalanche, right wing Quinton Byfield (55) and defenseman Drew Doughty (8) of the Los Angeles Kings brawl during the first period of game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Keeler: Avalanche, Nicolas Roy overcome blind refs, shattered glass, take 2-0 series lead over Kings

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Goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) of the Colorado Avalanche locks in as center Anze Kopitar (11) of the Los Angeles Kings looks at the puck during the third period of game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Keeler: Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood helps Colorado beat dirty Kings at their own game

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left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates scoring the first goal of the game during the second 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)

Avalanche grind out Game 1 victory against Kings in Scott Wedgewood’s NHL playoff debut

By Corey Masisak

April 19, 2026 at 5:48 p.m.

It wasn't a party, but it was step one.

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, left, shoots against Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 2, 2026 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Avalanche vs. Kings predictions: Will NHL’s best regular-season team roll?

By Corey Masisak

April 18, 2026 at 3:06 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche just completed the best regular-season in franchise history, and get to face...

Colorado Avalanche celebrate the win over the Edmonton Oilers during shoot-out NHL action, in Edmonton on Monday, April 13, 2026. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Avalanche vs. Kings NHL playoff schedule

By Corey Masisak

April 17, 2026 at 5:48 a.m.

Here's the full schedule for the Avalanche's first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings.

Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden puts a shot on Colorado Avalanche goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood, right, after driving past defenseman Brent Burns, left, in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Avalanche coach Jared Bednar ‘alert’ but transported to hospital after taking puck to face

By Parker Gabriel

April 12, 2026 at 11:14 a.m.

Two nights after securing the President抖阴ap Trophy and rendering their final four regular-season games academic,...

Colorado Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon (29), left, and St. Louis Blues' Philip Broberg (6), right, battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)

Avalanche checked off two big goals in St. Louis, but remain focused on larger ones

By Corey Masisak

April 8, 2026 at 6:41 p.m.

"We're not all the way there yet," Avs coach Jared Bednar said. "The goal for...

Nazem Kadri (91) of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates scoring with teammate Brock Nelson (11) and Martin Necas (88) during the first period against the Calgary Flames at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, March 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

How the Avalanche fixed the power play: Better execution, better chances, more Martin Necas

By Corey Masisak

April 3, 2026 at 1:03 p.m.

The most surprising detail from the Colorado Avalanche's well-documented struggles on the power play is...

Cale Makar of the Massachusetts Minutemen takes the puck as Jarid Lukosevicius of the Denver Pioneers defends during the semifinals of the NCAA Men's Frozen Four at KeyBank Center on April 11, 2019 in Buffalo, New York. The Massachusetts Minutemen defeated the Denver Pioneers 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

March Madness, Avalanche style: Picking the best junior careers on Colorado’s roster | Journal

By Corey Masisak

March 28, 2026 at 1:58 p.m.

Bragging rights were on the line Friday at Blue Arena.

Logan O'Connor (25) of the Colorado Avalanche is pursued by Esa Lindell (23) of the Dallas Stars during the second period in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series at American Airlines Center on May 03, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Avalanche forward Logan O’Connor will make his season debut against Penguins

By Corey Masisak

March 24, 2026 at 10:10 a.m.

Logan O'Connor and Ross Colton will return to the lineup Tuesday night for the Colorado...

Gabriel Landeskog (92) of the Colorado Avalanche handles the puck in the third period against Alex Ovechkin (8) of the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on March 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog scores in return from painful injury

By Corey Masisak

March 23, 2026 at 12:17 p.m.

Gabe Landeskog's comeback story was remarkable enough. This is starting to feel like overkill.

Gabriel Landeskog #92 of the Colorado Avalanche looks on against the Seattle Kraken during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena on Dec. 16, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog will return to lineup against Capitals

By Corey Masisak

March 22, 2026 at 9:32 a.m.

The Colorado Avalanche is getting its captain back.

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