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Avalanche drop Game 3 in Minnesota as Wild show ‘more determination’
ST. PAUL, Minn. — It’s a series now. The Minnesota Wild came out and were clearly the better team in Game 3, taking it to the Colorado Avalanche from the drop of the puck on their way to a 5-1 victory at Grand Casino Arena. Minnesota got out to a 3-0 lead less than 25…
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Wild 5, Avalanche 1 | Three takeaways from Colorado’s first loss in Stanley Cup playoffs
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Avalanche suffered defeat for the first time this postseason. Here are three takeaways from Colorado’s 5-1 loss in Game 3 at Grand Casino Arena on Saturday: 1. The Minnesota Wild’s game was reminiscent of the Los Angeles Kings’ Game 3 against the Avalanche. They came out hitting everything that moved.…
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‘He can do it all’: Nathan MacKinnon leads Avalanche to 5-2 win over Wild
You wouldn’t want to get on Nathan MacKinnon’s bad side. The Minnesota Wild found out on Tuesday night what that’s like. The Avalanche have been getting production from MacKinnon, but in Game 2, he looked like the best player in the world. MacKinnon picked up a goal, two assists, and two gigantic hits that blew…
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5 key matchups that will determine winner in Avalanche-Wild series | Evan’s take
It’s been 12 years since the Avalanche and Wild met in the postseason, but they’re far from strangers. The season series between the two teams was tight, which you would expect from two of the best teams in the NHL that happen to be division rivals. It would be wise to expect a playoff series…
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Avalanche, Cale Makar put the league on notice with sweep of Kings
LOS ANGELES – He shimmies. He shakes. The defending forward has no chance. Nobody can suck the life out of an opposing building like Cale Makar. In the four games against the Los Angeles Kings, the Avalanche blueliner showed everyone why he is the best defenseman in the world. And it’s not just the highlight-reel…
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Avalanche vs. Kings | 3 takeaways from Colorado’s sweep-clinching win
LOS ANGELES – The Avalanche came equipped with brooms and were able to use them, beating the Kings in Game 4 and moving on to the second round. Here are three takeaways from Colorado’s 5-1 win on Sunday. A power play adjustment Colorado’s power play had been powerless in the first three games of the…
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First round offers reminders of why Stanley Cup playoffs are the best | NHL Insider
LOS ANGELES — Three teams, including the Colorado Avalanche, are looking to complete a first-round sweep this weekend. The other five series have been more competitive. One week into the NHL playoffs, fans have been reminded why postseason hockey is as good as it gets. It’s fast, it’s intense, and it’s appointment viewing every night.…
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Avalanche vs. Kings | 3 takeaways from Game 2
The Avalanche survived, but it was another ugly affair. Here are three takeaways from Game 2.
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Colorado Avalanche draw L.A. Kings in first round of NHL playoffs
It went down to the wire, but the Colorado Avalanche now know their first-round opponent. The Avalanche will take on the Los Angeles Kings when the playoffs get underway this weekend. Game 1 has already been announced for Sunday, April 19, with the time to be announced soon, along with the full schedule. The two…
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Avalanche win again as wait for first-round opponent continues for a few more days | 5 takeaways
All Avalanche fans care about right now is finding out who their first-round opponent will be. They won’t have that answer until they’re on the ice for their final game of the regular season. The Avalanche won again Tuesday, this time beating the Calgary Flames by a score of 2-1. Another meaningless game for the…