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4 HOURS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Seattle tries to stop road losing streak, visits Colorado

The Seattle Kraken will attempt to end their five-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Colorado Avalanche

5 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

NHL's disputed playoff format ought to make for a grand entrance for the Central Division this year

The current concentration of power in the Western Conference makes the Central Division a good bet to be the star of the show in these Stanley Cup playoffs

16 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Super 16: Analysis, questions for teams entering Stanley Cup Playoffs | NHL.com Makar back for Avalanche, Kadri questionable; Kings enter power rankings after clinching berth

17 HOURS AGO • NHL.COM

Brett Kulak - Snaps drought with helper Kulak notched an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Kulak had gone 18 games without a point entering Tuesday. He's filled in for a few blueliners recently, most notably Cale Makar, who returned from an upper-body injury Tuesday. Devon Toews (undisclosed) was out, allowing Kulak to stay in a top-four role, but if the Avalanche are healthy in the postseason, Kulak will be a bottom-four option. Between Colorado, Pittsburgh and Edmonton this year, he has one goals, 12 points, 93 shots on net, 106 blocked shots, 38 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 82 appearances.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Martin Necas - Secures 100-point season Necas notched an assist, five shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Necas' helper was the 100th point of his season. He's earned 19 points over his last 14 contests as he continues to provide steady offense in a top-line role. Overall, Necas is at 38 goals, 62 helpers, 206 shots on net, a plus-47 rating, 85 hits and 30 PIM through 78 appearances. He should be a top option in playoff pools this spring.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Landeskog - Pots go-ahead goal Landeskog scored a goal on five shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Landeskog's tally at 15:07 of the third period was the game-winner. The Avalanche haven't taken an aggressive approach to resting players since they secured the Presidents' Trophy, and Landeskog appears to be fairly fit, which is a good sign for a team still in its championship window. He's at 14 goals, 35 points, 132 shots on net, 86 hits, 47 PIM, 32 blocked shots and a plus-29 rating over 60 appearances. He's worth considering as a streaming option if he suits up Thursday in the regular-season finale versus the Kraken.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cale Makar - Three assists in win Makar recorded three assists in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Makar returned to the lineup after a seven-game absence due to an upper-body injury, and he did it in style by contributing directly to each of the team's goals. Makar has been an elite fantasy contributor among defensemen, and this three-assist performance elevated his helpers total to 58 on the season, the fifth-best mark among blueliners. The only defensemen who have recorded more assists than Makar are Evan Bouchard (71), Quinn Hughes (69), Lane Hutson (66) and Zach Werenski (59).

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Artturi Lehkonen - Scores goal Tuesday Lehkonen scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Lehkonen was uncertain to play Tuesday since he was dealing with an undisclosed injury, but he took part in warmups and ended up scoring one of the team's three goals. The 30-year-old winger scored for the first time this month, but it's uncertain whether he'll have a top-six role in the playoffs as well. Since returning from an 11-game absence in late March due to an upper-body injury, Lehkonen has posted six points (two goals, four assists) in his last 10 outings ahead of Thursday's regular-season finale against Seattle.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nathan MacKinnon - Pots goal vs. Calgary MacKinnon scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's win over the Flames.

Impact MacKinnon won't catch Connor McDavid for the lead in points in the regular season, but he extended his lead on the goal charts with his 53rd goal of the campaign. MacKinnon has been one of the most productive fantasy players all season long and has recorded seven points in eight April contests (four goals, three assists) ahead of the regular-season finale against the Kraken on Thursday.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mackenzie Blackwood - Strong performance Tuesday Blackwood stopped 30 of 31 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Blackwood bounced back from the overtime loss he suffered against the Golden Knights on Saturday in his previous start, although his play has been inconsistent of late -- he has just three wins over his last seven appearances. During that stretch, Blackwood has gone 3-2-1 with a 2.90 GAA and an .895 save percentage. Based on the recent form, it's unclear whether Blackwood or Scott Wedgewood will start the first game of the playoffs for the Avalanche.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon's all-business season means leading NHL in goals, Hart Trophy chase and occasional smile

Nathan MacKinnon's standout season includes a career-best 53 goals, a shot at a second Hart Trophy as the league's MVP and leading the Colorado Avalanche to the league's top record

21 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Jack Ahcan - Sent to AHL Ahcan was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Wednesday.

Impact Ahcan has two assists in 11 outings with the Avalanche in 2025-26. He also has 11 goals, 50 points and 46 PIM across 60 appearances with AHL Colorado this season.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon scores 53rd goal of season, Avalanche hold off Flames | NHL.com Blackwood makes 30 saves, Makar has 3 assists for Colorado

1 DAY AGO • NHL.COM

Landeskog scores go-ahead goal to help the Avalanche to a 3-1 win over the Flames

Gabriel Landeskog scored the go-ahead goal at 15:07 of the third period to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Avalanche vs. Flames | NHL Highlights | April 14, 2026

1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE

Flames honor Kadri with special tribute video in return | NHL.com Veteran forward was traded to Avalanche by Calgary in March

1 DAY AGO • NHL.COM

Trophy Tracker: Werenski overtakes Makar as Norris favorite | NHL.com Blue Jackets defenseman passes Avalanche star in latest NHL.com poll

1 DAY AGO • NHL.COM

Flames Suffer Home-Ice Defeat To Avalanche | Calgary Flames Calgary falls 3-1 to Colorado

1 DAY AGO • NHL.COM

Photo Gallery - Flames vs. Avalanche 14.04.26 | Calgary Flames The official National Hockey League website including news, rosters, stats, schedules, teams, and video.

1 DAY AGO • NHL.COM

Colorado Avalanche - Calgary Flames - Apr 14, 2026 | NHL.com NHL Gamecenter - Colorado Avalanche vs. Calgary Flames, Apr 14, 2026 - summary, stats, boxscore, play by play, recap and more.

1 DAY AGO • NHL.COM

Josh Manson - Not in lineup Tuesday Manson (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Flames, per the NHL media site.

Impact Manson also missed Monday's game versus the Oilers. The Avalanche won't rush him back from this injury, so expect Jack Ahcan in the lineup Tuesday and potentially also Thursday versus the Kraken. Manson's status for the start of the playoffs hasn't been announced.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cale Makar - Poised to play Makar (upper body) is expected to be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Flames, Conor McGahey of Altitude TV reports.

Impact Makar was a full participant in Monday's morning skate, and it looks like he'll return Tuesday. The defenseman will be on the top pairing against his hometown team. Makar may still have his minutes managed since the Avalanche have nothing to gain by going all out in this contest.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Artturi Lehkonen - Expected to play versus Flames Lehkonen (undisclosed) is slated to be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Flames, Conor McGahey of Altitude TV reports.

Impact Lehkonen took warmups while Brock Nelson (undisclosed) didn't. With only 12 healthy forwards on the roster, it's safe to assume Lehkonen will be able to dress in this contest after sitting out Monday versus the Oilers. He should be in a top-six role.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Devon Toews - Not expected to play Toews (undisclosed) is sitting out Tuesday versus the Flames for maintenance reasons, Conor McGahey of Altitude TV reports.

Impact Toews will get some rest ahead of the playoffs. The Avalanche are expected to get Cale Makar (upper body) for this contest, which will be more than enough to cover Toews' absence. It's unclear if Toews will play Thursday versus the Kraken.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Seattle tries to stop road losing streak, visits Colorado

NHL's disputed playoff format ought to make for a grand entrance for the Central Division this year

MacKinnon's all-business season means leading NHL in goals, Hart Trophy chase and occasional smile

Landeskog scores go-ahead goal to help the Avalanche to a 3-1 win over the Flames

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Seattle tries to stop road losing streak, visits Colorado

NHL's disputed playoff format ought to make for a grand entrance for the Central Division this year

MacKinnon's all-business season means leading NHL in goals, Hart Trophy chase and occasional smile

Landeskog scores go-ahead goal to help the Avalanche to a 3-1 win over the Flames