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Avalanche's Chase Bradley: Three-point effort Sunday
Bradley scored twice and added an assist in AHL Colorado's 4-1 win over Coachella Valley in Game 3 on Sunday.
Bradley is up to three goals and three assists over nine playoff contests. He had just 12 points in 42 regular-season outings this year, so his production in the postseason, while not elite, is a good sign. The 24-year-old will remain with the Eagles as long as their playoff run is active.
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Avalanche's Sam Malinski: Could return Wednesday
Malinski (upper body) participated fully in Sunday's practice and is trending toward being ready for Game 1 against Vegas on Wednesday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
Following a two-game absence, Malinski could be ready for the beginning of the Western Conference Finals. He has registered one goal, two assists, 14 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and seven hits in seven appearances this postseason.
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Avalanche's Josh Manson: Back at practice
Manson (undisclosed) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
After sitting out Saturday's on-ice session and being listed as day-to-day, Manson should be available for Game 1 against Vegas on Wednesday. Through the first two rounds of the 2026 playoffs, he has contributed two assists, eight shots on net and 13 hits in five appearances.
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Avalanche's Alex Gagne: Up from AHL
Gagne was recalled from AHL Colorado on Sunday, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.
Gagne joined the Avalanche for Sunday's practice. The 23-year-old had 12 assists and 13 points in 58 minor-league appearances during the 2025-26 regular season. He also has two goals in eight AHL playoff outings.
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Avalanche's Josh Manson: Deemed day-to-day
Manson (undisclosed) was listed as day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's Game 1 against the Golden Knights, per Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports on Saturday.
Head coach Jared Bednar mentioned Manson should resume skating before the team's playoff series against the Golden Knights. The 34-year-old Manson had been dealing with an upper-body injury and didn't participate in Saturday's practice. However, it's unclear if this is the same issue or something new. He has two assists and 13 hits across five appearances this postseason.
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Avalanche's Brent Burns: Considered day-to-day
Burns (undisclosed) is listed as day-to-day after missing Saturday's practice, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.
Burns still has plenty of time to return to the ice and prepare to play before Game 1 against Vegas on Wednesday. After the first two rounds of the postseason, he has collected three assists, 14 shots on goal, six blocked shots and 13 hits in nine appearances.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Is day-to-day
Makar (undisclosed) missed Saturday's practice and is regarded as day-to-day, per Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.
It is extraordinarily likely that Makar will play in Game 1 against Vegas on Wednesday. Makar is probably playing hurt and getting some much-needed rest in between series, but he won't miss games this important if there is any way at all to avoid being absent. The 27-year-old has four goals and nine points in 11 playoff outings this year while averaging 24:42 of ice time.
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Avalanche's Trent Miner: Posts fourth playoff shutout
Miner recorded a 20-save shutout in AHL Colorado's 3-0 win over Coachella Valley in Game 1 on Wednesday.
Miner has four shutouts and a 6-1 record over seven playoff games. He's been a nightmare for opponents this postseason, and he caught a break in this round after Coachella Valley upset Ontario to get here. Miner will look to keep the Eagles rolling with a spot in the Western Conference Finals on the line, meaning he won't be available as a depth option for the Avalanche any time soon.
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Avalanche's Brent Burns: Adds two helpers Wednesday
Burns logged a pair of assists, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild in Game 5.
This was Burns' first multi-point effort since April 5 versus the Blues. The 41-year-old defenseman is up to three helpers, 14 shots on net, 12 hits, six blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over nine playoff contests. Burns is seeing a bit more responsibility in the absence of Sam Malinski (upper body), though Malinski will have some time to heal ahead of the Western Conference Finals.
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Avalanche's Martin Necas: Two clutch assists in win
Necas produced two assists, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild in Game 5.
Necas set up Nathan MacKinnon's goal with 1:23 left in the third period and Brett Kulak's game-winner at 3:52 of overtime. This was Necas' fourth multi-point effort over five contests in the second round -- he totaled a goal and eight assists in the series. Overall, he's earned 11 points, 25 shots, 14 hits and a plus-9 rating across nine playoff outings. Necas has been mostly held to playmaking in the postseason, but after scoring 38 goals in the regular season, he's still a threat to shoot that opponents can't ignore.
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Avalanche's Jack Drury: Tallies in comeback win
Drury scored a goal on four shots, added two hits and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild in Game 5.
Drury tallied with 3:33 left in the third period to pull the Avalanche within a goal. The 26-year-old center has added a little depth scoring with two goals, two assists, 12 shots on net, 11 hits and a plus-2 rating over nine playoff contests. He fills a fourth-line role and works as a faceoff ace, so Drury will be in the lineup as long as he remains healthy.
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Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon: Nets equalizer in Game 5
MacKinnon scored a goal on nine shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild in Game 5.
MacKinnon picked a great time to stretch his goal streak to six games, doing so with 1:23 left in the third period. His tally was the equalizer, helping the Avalanche erase a 3-0 deficit they faced after one period. The 30-year-old has accumulated seven goals, six assists, 36 shots on net, seven hits and a plus-7 rating through nine playoff contests. He'll be in prime position to add to his totals after the Avalanche rest up ahead of the Western Conference Finals.
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Avalanche's Parker Kelly: Two-point effort in Game 5 win
Kelly scored a goal, dished an assist and added six hits in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild in Game 5.
After going scoreless over the first seven games of the playoffs, Kelly has earned three points across his last two outings. The 26-year-old started the Avalanche's comeback with a second-period tally, and he had a helper on Brett Kulak's game-winner in overtime. In addition to the newfound offense, Kelly has racked up 15 shots on net, 29 hits and eight PIM across nine playoff contests while filling a bottom-six role.
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Avalanche's Brett Kulak: Unlikely hero seals series win
Kulak scored a goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild in Game 5.
Kulak's first goal of the postseason came at 3:52 of overtime, completing the Avalanche's comeback from a 3-0 first-period deficit. The defenseman has contributed a goal, four assists, eight shots on net, 20 blocked shots, six PIM and a plus-3 rating over nine playoff outings. He should continue to see top-four minutes in the Western Conference Finals.
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Earns win in relief Wednesday
Wedgewood stopped all seven shots he faced in relief of Mackenzie Blackwood in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild in Game 5.
Wedgewood got the crease at the start of the second period after Blackwood gave up three goals on 13 shots in the first. The Wild didn't test Wedgewood much after the switch, and he earned the comeback win. He's now 7-1 with a 2.21 GAA and a .914 save percentage over eight playoff outings. It wouldn't be surprising if Wedgewood returned to the starting role to begin the Western Conference Finals.
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Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: Pulled after one period
Blackwood stopped 10 of 13 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild in Game 5.
Blackwood got the start for the second game in a row, but a poor first period saw him replaced by Scott Wedgewood for the remainder of the game. The Avalanche overcame the 3-0 deficit Blackwood left behind, winning the series and earning a spot in the Western Conference Finals. Blackwood may be ticketed for backup duties to begin that series, which will see the Avalanche face the winner of the Golden Knights-Ducks series.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Slated to miss Wednesday's game
Lehkonen (upper body) isn't expected to be available for Game 5 against the Wild on Wednesday, per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post.
Lehkonen also missed Monday's 5-2 win over Minnesota due to the injury. He has three goals and six points in seven playoff outings this year. Joel Kiviranta is slated to play in his second straight game due to Lehkonen's absence.
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Avalanche's Sam Malinski: Not ready to play
Malinski (upper body) will not be an option for Game 5 versus Minnesota on Wednesday, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.
Malinski continues to be classified as day-to-day ahead of his second straight absence due to his upper-body problem. With the blueliner on the shelf, Jack Ahcan figures to continue filling a bottom-pairing role alongside Josh Manson. Once cleared to play, Malinski should reclaim his spot in the lineup.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
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3.59 (1st) |
2.37 (1st) |
17.1 (27th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| C. Makar D Cale Makar D | Undisclosed |
| A. Lehkonen LW Artturi Lehkonen LW | Upper Body |
| B. Burns D Brent Burns D | Undisclosed |
| S. Malinski D Sam Malinski D | Upper Body |