Tag: Wild
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Quinn Hughes vs. Cale Makar and four more takeaways after Avalanche eliminate Minnesota Wild | NHL Insider
To the Western Conference final they go. The Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild in dramatic fashion Wednesday night, ending the series in five games. In doing so, the Avalanche will take a much-needed two days off and await the winner of the series between the Vegas Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks. But before we look…
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Deadline addition Brett Kulak plays hero and sends the Avalanche to conference finals
Chris MacFarland is a finalist for General Manager of the Year. After how Game 5 finished, his resume looks even better. Brett Kulak became Colorado’s 16th goal scorer in the series, taking a Martin Necas pass 3:52 into overtime and one-timing it into the back of the net, giving the Avalanche a 4-3 overtime win…
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Avalanche 4, Wild 3, OT | 3 takeaways from Colorado’s crazy Game 5 comeback
It didn’t start well, but it sure ended well for the Colorado Avalanche, who came back from an early 3-0 deficit to beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime. Colorado advances to the conference finals. Here are three takeaways from a crazy Game 5. Brutal first period Fans were ready to party on Wednesday night,…
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Avalanche vs. Wild | 3 keys to Colorado closing out the series at Ball Arena
For the first time since 2008, the Colorado Avalanche will look to close out a playoff series at home Wednesday. The last time they were able to do so also happened to be against the Minnesota Wild. Here are three keys to Colorado finishing this series off in Game 5. Stay disciplined The Avalanche were…
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Avalanche could be making move to goalie Mackenzie Blackwood in Game 4
ST. PAUL, Minn. — For the first time this postseason, the Avalanche look like they will have a different starting goaltender. Mackenzie Blackwood, who relieved Scott Wedgewood in the second period of Game 3, was in Colorado’s so-called starters net at morning skate on Monday, typically a sign he will get the call in Game…
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Avalanche vs. Wild | 3 keys heading into crucial Game 4
ST. PAUL, Minn. — It would have been impossible for the Avalanche to go through an entire postseason run without losing a game. Monday night reveals this roster’s true character as players face adversity and attempt to rebound in a crucial Game 4. Here are three keys to Colorado bouncing back. Get to Jesper Wallstedt…
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Changes on the table as Avalanche look to bounce back in Game 4
ST. PAUL, Minn. — After their first loss of the postseason, the Colorado Avalanche aren’t panicking. They may, however, look a little different in Game 4. While coach Jared Bednar and most of the players took the day off on Sunday, Josh Manson, Joel Kiviranta and the group that didn’t play in Game 3 took…
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What to expect when Avalanche meet Minnesota Wild in NHL playoffs
It was pretty much assumed the Avalanche’s second-round opponent would be the Dallas Stars. The Minnesota Wild would like a word — and a series. The Wild beat the Stars 5-2 Thursday night, winning their first-round series against Dallas in six games and setting up a matchup with the Avalanche. While the series schedule was…
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Under-the-radar performances that helped the Avalanche sweep the Kings | NHL Insider
There were no passengers as the Avalanche swept the Los Angeles Kings. Sure, the offense wasn’t quite where you want it to be from guys like Martin Necas and Brock Nelson. But they were committed defensively and played surprisingly physical, with each registering seven hits over the four games. Expectations are high for those two,…
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Extended playoff break would benefit Avalanche, Josh Manson | Evan’s take
The Avalanche returned to work Wednesday after a couple of days off. Without knowing their next playoffs opponent, they’re stuck in a weird limbo. “Let’s be honest,” coach Jared Bednar said. “They come out after two days off today, we’re going to hit the ice, (and) no one’s really ready to dig in and go…