Mikko Rantanen

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Kings Takeaways: Hang With Avalanche in Game 1, Lose 2-1

Kings struggle against Avalanche in Game 1, with Kopitar scoring but falling short 2-1 in a thrilling playoff matchup.

The Hockey Writers

3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 2-1 Game 1 Win Over the Kings

Avalanche top Kings 2-1 in Game 1. MacKinnon and Makar lead the charge for Colorado!

The Hockey Writers

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Schedule and Results

Exciting action in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with stars like Auston Matthews and Nathan MacKinnon leading their teams.

NHL Rumors

Wedgewood rises to occasion for Avalanche in Game 1 win against Kings

Scott Wedgewood shines in Game 1, leading the Avalanche to victory over the Wild with stellar goaltending.

NHL.com

Wedgewood sharp in playoff debut as Avalanche edge Kings in Game 1

Scott Wedgewood shines in his playoff debut as the Avalanche defeat the Kings in Game 1, setting a strong tone for the series.

Sportsnet

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: What to watch in Sunday's four Game 1s

The 2026 NHL playoffs are set to thrill with stars like Nathan MacKinnon and Artemi Panarin leading their teams toward the Stanley Cup.

ESPN NHL

Colorado Wraps Up Regular Season with 7-5 Loss to Wranglers

Avalanche suffer a thrilling 7-5 defeat to the Wranglers in their regular-season finale, despite efforts from MacKinnon and Rantanen.

Pro Hockey News

3 Things to Watch: Kings at Avalanche, Game 1

Kopitar and the Kings face MacKinnon and the Avalanche in a thrilling Game 1 matchup for the 2026 playoffs.

NHL.com

Avalanche's depth, healthy roster can be strength of team throughout playoffs

The Avalanche believe depth and health, with stars like Nathan MacKinnon, will drive their playoff success.

NHL.com

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Predictions

Get ready for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs! Stars like Crosby and MacKinnon aim for glory in thrilling matchups!

The Hockey Writers

2026 NHL Western Conference Playoff Teams: Who’s Hot & Who’s Not

Watch the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars surge in the Western Conference as they battle for playoff spots this season!

The Hockey Writers

Looking For Their First Cup

Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche are set for an epic playoff showdown as they chase the Stanley Cup.

Kuklas Korner

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Series Preview: Avalanche vs. Kings

Avalanche and Kings clash in thrilling series featuring stars like MacKinnon and Kopitar as both teams aim for the Stanley Cup.

Sportsnet

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Kings vs. Avalanche Western 1st Round preview

Kings vs Avalanche: Kopitar and Landeskog lead thrilling 2026 playoff series in pursuit of Stanley Cup glory!

NHL.com

Olczyk sees Avalanche, Hurricanes battling in Stanley Cup Final

Eddie Olczyk predicts a 2026 Stanley Cup Final between the Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes, highlighting star players.

NHL.com

3 Takeaways From Kraken’s 2-0 Loss to Avalanche

Kraken lose 2-0 to Avalanche despite Grubauer's efforts; highlights issues in scoring and special teams.

The Hockey Writers

Wedgewood the X-Factor for Avalanche’s Playoff Run

Scott Wedgewood's performance is crucial for the Colorado Avalanche's playoff success this season.

The Hockey Writers

Stanley Cup Playoffs 1st round predictions

NHL.com staff predicts an exciting 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs with stars like Nathan MacKinnon and Brad Marchand ready for action.

NHL.com

Totally Serious Colorado Avalanche Regular Season Awards

The Avalanche season shines with stars like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, as they aim for playoff glory.

The Hockey Writers

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs bring excitement, featuring stars like Aleksander Barkov and Nathan MacKinnon in fierce competition.

The Hockey Writers