3 Avalanche Who Could Decide the Series Against the Wild – The Hockey Writers – Colorado Avalanche

Tonight, the Colorado Avalanche begin their second-round matchup against the Minnesota Wild with legitimate Stanley Cup expectations, but this series has all the ingredients of a hard-fought battle ahead. Minnesota is deeper and more dangerous than many expected, led by stars like Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, and Quinn Hughes, and they’re coming off an emotional…

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Canucks News & Rumours: Malhotra’s Struggles, GM Debate & Karlsson’s Value – The Hockey Writers – Vancouver Canucks

It’s been a busy stretch for the Vancouver Canucks organization, even if most of it isn’t happening in the NHL spotlight. From coaching turbulence in the American Hockey League (AHL) to ongoing debate around the next general manager (GM) to quiet but meaningful progress from depth players, there’s a lot happening under the surface for…

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Oilers Coach Reveals Connor McDavid Played With Ankle Injury in Playoffs – The Hockey Writers – Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed on Saturday (May 2) that team captain Connor McDavid played with an injury during Edmonton’s first-round playoff series loss to the Anaheim Ducks. McDavid and fellow Oilers centre Jason Dickinson “both had fractures around the foot-ankle area, playing through a lot of pain,” Knoblauch said while speaking to…

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