Avalanche rely on depth, MacKinnon to reach conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver
The Colorado Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final after a thrilling comeback win against the Minnesota Wild.
They erased a three-goal deficit in Game 5 to win 4-3 in overtime, thanks to Brett Kulak's goal.
This marks the eighth time the Avalanche have reached the conference final since moving to Denver before the 1995-96 season.
The Presidents' Trophy-winning Avalanche, led by stars like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, enter each season with high expectations.
It’s just the second time in the last nine playoff appearances the Avalanche made it past the second round.
On the other occasion, in 2022, the team went on capture the Stanley Cup title.
Avalanche advance to West final
- Brett Kulak scores 3:52 into OT, Avs advance to West final with 4-3 win over Wild ABC News —
- Wild vs. Avalanche Game 5: Colorado advances to West final on Brett Kulak's OT winner The New York Times —
- Brett Kulak’s OT winner lifts Avalanche into NHL Western final Boston Globe —
- Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver CTV News —
- Minnesota Wild dominate Colorado Avalanche as dangerous arena cannon malfunction delay resurfaces during NHL playoff Game 5 Times Of India —