In an exhilarating atmosphere Thursday night at the Pepsi Center, the Avalanche guaranteed its fans of more potential fun in the same building Monday. The Avs, behind all-star forwards Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen and Gabe Landeskog, plus goalie Philipp Grubauer and excellent special teams, defeated the San Jose Sharks 3-0 to tie the Western Conference…

Avalanche defeats the San Jose Sharks in Game 4, knotting the series 2-2 — The Denver Post

DENVER — Nathan MacKinnon kept up his scoring spree with a second-period goal, Philipp Grubauer stopped 32 shots for his first career playoff shutout and the Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 3-0 Thursday night to tie the Western Conference semifinal series at two games apiece. MacKinnon has at least a point in eight…

MacKinnon, Avs beat Sharks 3-0 in Game 4 to even series — FOX31 Denver

Who’s your Gruuu-Daddy? When the Avalanche needed it most, goalie Philipp Grubauer stared into the teeth of the Sharks and refused to blink. This is how a playoff legend begins: In a crucial 3-0 victory against San Jose that evened this playoff series at two victories apiece, Grubauer stopped all 32 shots he faced. And…

Kiszla: After must-win in playoffs, how do we know Avs have what it takes to win the Cup? In a word: Gruuu! — The Denver Post

The Colorado Avalanche finally have an opponent for the Western Conference Semi-Finals, the San Jose Sharks. I never thought I would type that sentence this year. After the up and down year the Avalanche had, I never once had the Avalanche winning a playoff series and waiting for their next opponent. That’s just where we…

Colorado Avalanche: Why the Avalanche will Beat the Sharks — Mile High Sticking

Never seen anything like Cale Makar? You’re not alone. Neither has Claire Elston, who sat on her mother’s lap in the last row of the Pepsi Center on a Monday night that felt as fresh and exciting as a new golden age for Avalanche hockey. Yes, the 20-year-old Makar was way too young to be…

Kiszla: Dude, where’s Makar? Right here in Denver, making NHL playoff history in 6-2 Avs win. — The Denver Post

Close your eyes, step into the skates of an Avalanche player and contemplate your decision Monday night in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs: Establish dominance or turn the other cheek? Colorado held a four-goal lead in the third period of their 6-2 victory when Calgary frustration boiled over inside Pepsi Center. The Flames…

Avalanche balance toughness and smarts as Flames ignite playoff physicality — The Denver Post

DENVER (AP) — A wide-open Cale Makar screamed toward Nathan MacKinnon to deliver him the puck. That made an instant impression with MacKinnon on a night when Makar made an immediate impact. This newly signed rookie isn’t intimidated by the stage or his surroundings. Cale Makar (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) MacKinnon scored twice in…

Avalanche Defeat Flames, Take 2-1 Lead In Playoff Series — CBS Denver

Newly signed rookie Cale Makar scored in the first period and the Avs routed Calgary 6-2 to take a 2-1 series lead in the NHL Playoffs.

Cale Makar Helps Avalanche To Game 3 Win In NHL Debut — CBS Denver