Mikko Rantanen
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Looking For Their First Cup
Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche are set for an epic playoff showdown as they chase the Stanley Cup.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Wedgewood the X-Factor for Avalanche’s Playoff Run
Scott Wedgewood's performance is crucial for the Colorado Avalanche's playoff success this season.
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.
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.
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs bring excitement, featuring stars like Aleksander Barkov and Nathan MacKinnon in fierce competition.
3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 2-0 Win Over the Kraken
Avalanche defeat Kraken 2-0 with standout performances from Nathan MacKinnon and Pavel Francouz.
Oilers’ McDavid, Avalanche Trio Win 2025-26 Regular Season Awards
Connor McDavid and Colorado's trio of MacKinnon, Rantanen, and Makar shine in the 2025-26 NHL regular season awards.
Avalanche roster at a glance for Stanley Cup Playoffs
Watch for Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar as the Avalanche aim for a strong playoff run in the 2026 Stanley Cup.
Avs favored, but Sabres storyline tempts bettors
The Avalanche lead the betting odds for the Stanley Cup with stars like Nathan MacKinnon, while the Sabres' rise intrigues bettors.