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Connor McDavid and the Oilers played the Kings in the first round of the NHL playoffs each year from 2022-25.

The NHL's Playoff Format Is Awful, and It Needs to Change—Here's How

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Apr 17, 2026
The Ducks and Sharks combined for 22 goals in their first two meetings.

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Ilya Sorokin is locked in on Long Island.

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Mar 4, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) skates with the puck in the first period against the Vegas Golden Knights at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Mar 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) reacts after the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

NHL Power Rankings: Blue Jackets, Bruins Climb Before Playoffs

Jacob Punturi
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Mar 20, 2026

Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche are looking to bounce back in Chicago.

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Ryan Gilbert
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Mar 20, 2026

The Stars and Avalanche are battling atop the Central Division.

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Mar 18, 2026

Martin Necas has 9 goals in his last 10 games.

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Mar 16, 2026

Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche are big favorites against the Penguins.

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Mar 8, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) holds his knee after a play in the first period against the Minnesota Wild at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

NHL Rescinds Avalanche Star's Controversial Major Penalty

Seth Dowdle
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Mar 12, 2026

Mar 6, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) skates between Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) and defenseman Esa Lindell (23) during the game between the Stars and the Avalanche at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Central Division Race Intensifying as Playoffs Approach

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Mar 11, 2026

Mar 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) collides into Edmonton Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram (39) in the second period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Avalanche HC Rips Major Penalty on Nathan MacKinnon

Seth Dowdle
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Mar 11, 2026

Mar 6, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) skates against the Dallas Stars during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Post-Trade Deadline NHL Power Rankings

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Mar 7, 2026

Feb 18, 2020; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong talks with the media about the acquisition of defenseman Marco Scandella from the Montreal Canadians prior to a game against the New Jersey Devils at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Three Winners of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

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Mar 7, 2026

The Colorado Avalanche acquired Nazem Kadri from the Calgary Flames at the NHL trade deadline

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Mar 3, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri (91) skates during the warmup period against the Dallas Stars at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Avalanche Bring Back Star Center in Blockbuster Trade with Flames

Jack Markowski
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Mar 6, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nicolas Roy (55) during a stop in play against the Vancouver Canucks in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Avalanche Get More Firepower in Trade for Maple Leafs Forward

Jacob Punturi
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Mar 5, 2026

Feb 26, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Nashville Predators defenseman Nick Blankenburg (37) skates with the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Predators Trade Defenseman to Avalanche

Tyler Miller
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Mar 4, 2026

Jan 28, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA;  New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) skates with the puck against the New York Islanders during the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

Avalanche Primed for Another Big Move Before Deadline

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Feb 26, 2026
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