Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Artturi Lehkonen across Hockey.
After dropping the first two games at home, the Colorado Avalanche hope a mix of injured-star returns and tactical adjustments can force a series tie against the Vegas Golden Knights.
After a disappointing loss in the Western Conference Final, the Colorado Avalanche look to adjust their lines and rally behind center Nazem Kadri, while coach Jared Bednar evaluates new combinations and ponders the availability of star defenseman Cale Makar.
Colorado’s hopes of opening the series with a win were instantly dimmed when star defenseman Cale Makar was ruled out of Game 1 with an upper‑body injury. The Vegas Golden Knights seized the momentum early, striking first and extending their lead to 4‑2 by the end of the second period, while the Avalanche managed only a handful of shots on goal. A pivotal moment came midway through the middle frame when a contested penalty on forward Ross Colton sparked debate among fans and officials, adding tension to an already heated contest. Goalie Scott Wedgewood made a series of high‑danger saves, yet he could not stop a goal that he later described as one he would love to have back, underscoring the narrow margins of the game. Veteran defenseman Dylan Coghlan broke a personal drought, scoring his first goal since 2021 on a power‑play opportunity that briefly narrowed the gap. Coach Jared Bednar, after experimenting with line combinations in the third period, acknowledged the need for adjustments and emphasized the team’s resolve to rebound in the next outing.
The Avalanche will be without Cale Makar for the opening game of the Western Conference Final against Vegas, a blow that could reshape their defensive strategy.
The Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights meet again in the Western Conference Final, each hoping to rewrite the story of their past playoff encounters.
The NHL’s conference finals are set, featuring the Vegas Golden Knights against the Colorado Avalanche in the West and a showdown in the East that will see the Carolina Hurricanes face the winner of the Buffalo‑Montreal series.
A look back at the criticism of Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland, the Rantanen trade, and how his strategy has reshaped the team into a Cup contender.
A look at the Avalanche’s injury updates, the upcoming conference final showdown with Vegas, trade rumors around Trocheck, and the latest from the IIHF World Championship.
Colorado Avalanche held a full practice ahead of the Western Conference Finals Game 1, with Alex Gagne participating and several star players missing, while coach Jared Bednar reassured fans about availability.
Injuries to Cale Makar, Brent Burns and others loom over Colorado’s chances as they prepare for a pivotal series against a deep Vegas squad.
Colorado Avalanche face the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final, navigating injuries to key players while preparing for a matchup defined by deep center talent on both sides.
The Colorado Avalanche will host the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2026 Western Conference Final, aiming to add another championship to a storied postseason run that has already seen them drop just one loss in nine games.
Colorado’s Avalanche erased a late deficit to defeat Minnesota 4‑3, securing a home series win for the first time in 18 years and setting up a showdown with the Dallas Stars.
The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild meet for Game 5 of their second‑round series, a contest that could send Colorado to the Western Conference Final for the eighth time in franchise history.
Colorado leads the series 3‑1, boasting 20 goals from 15 different scorers, and can close it out at home on Wednesday. Key players are sidelined, and the Wild’s forechecking has faltered.
Colorado Avalanche defeated Minnesota Wild 5-2 in Game 4, taking a 3-1 series lead and moving one win away from the Western Conference Final.
Mackenzie Blackwood’s standout performance, a 20‑4 shot advantage and timely goals from Ross Colton and Parker Kelly powered the Colorado Avalanche to a pivotal Game 4 victory, putting them one win away from closing out the series at Ball Arena.