The Avalanche played INCREDIBLY well in game 5, but the Wild shot themselves in the foot!

In a game that defied expectations, Minnesota's defensive tactics came under intense scrutiny. This analysis delves into the critical ...

Will the Avalanche ELIMINATE the Wild in Game 5? | Freshly Grated

The Avs have a chance to end the Wild's season in Game 5 and move to the Western Conference Final, will they get it done?

Wild center Michael McCarron calling Josh Manson a “dirty player” during the intermission was crazy

Giving the Avalanche fuel when Minnesota was up 1-0 in Game 4 made no sense | Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello Romano #Avalanche #NHL

Is the Avs-Wild series over after Colorado's pivotal win in Game 4?

What the Avalanche must consider before naming their game 5 starter? Do the Wild have anything left?

The Drive reacts to the Avalanche’s massive Game 4 win, a night where Colorado re‑established control, grabbed a 3–1 stranglehold on the series, and reminded the Wild what real playoff hockey looks like. After an uninspired Game 3 loss, the Avs answered with physicality, defensive commitment, and a tone‑setting edge that Minnesota simply had no answer for. The guys break down the moment they knew “this team isn’t losing tonight,” how the Avs’ top‑ranked penalty kill continues to suffocate opponents, and why the Wild generated almost nothing outside of a single bad Manson penalty. And of course — the biggest storyline of the night: Mackenzie Blackwood. How did he look in his first postseason start Did he earn the net for a potential closeout in Game 5 And have the Avs already punched their ticket to the Western Conference Final IN THIS EPISODE, THE GUYS BREAK DOWN: • How the Avs restored order with a dominant Game 4 response • What Colorado’s physicality revealed about the gap between these teams • Why the Wild had nothing outside of one bad Manson penalty • How Mackenzie Blackwood handled the moment in his first start • Whether Blackwood should start the potential closeout in Game 5 • If the Avs have effectively punched their ticket to the WCF Avs fans — jump in the comments: • When did YOU know the Avs weren’t losing Game 4 • Who should start Game 5: Blackwood or Wedgewood • And have the Avs already taken full control of this series

Are the Avalanche in Trouble vs. the Wild After a Game 3 BLOWOUT? | Shapiro and Piro

The Colorado Avalanche look to bounce back in Game 4 after a rough 5-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild in Game 3, but Colorado still holds a 2-1 series lead heading into a massive matchup tonight. On today’s show, Shapiro and Piro break down whether Avalanche fans should be concerned after the blowout loss, preview the biggest storylines for Game 4, and discuss the expected decision to start Mackenzie Blackwood in net over Scott Wedgewood. We also dive into the performances of Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Kirill Kaprizov, and Matt Boldy as the Avalanche and Wild battle in this heated Stanley Cup Playoff series. Can Colorado respond in Game 4, or has Minnesota shifted the momentum? 🔥 Don’t miss the latest updates on Denver’s top teams from Shapiro and Piro — hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications to stay on top of all the action!

What do the Avalanche need to do to BURY the Wild? | Freshly Grated

The Avs can take a 3-1 commanding series lead against the Wild on Monday night — how do they get that done? And who is starting in goal? Plus, another Bo Nix ankle update from Broncos head coach Sean Payton. Join @PetersenWill and @celloromano