Iain MacIntyre

With 'more room to shine,' Avalanche's Necas showing off playoff evolution

Iain MacIntyre

'Relentless' Avalanche lean on depth in momentum-shifting Game 4 win

After allowing the Wild back into their second-round series on Saturday, the Avalanche flexed their depth to bounce back. This is what a Stanley Cup contender looks like.

Avalanche eyeing adjustments for Game 4 in bid to keep series edge

Pressure falls on Avalanche as they aim to purge playoff ghosts

Anything short of an appearance in the Stanley Cup Final will be a crushing disappointment for the Avalanche. Coach Jared Bednar's criticism reflected the pressure on the President's Trophy champs, writes Iain MacIntyre.

Wild prove they can compete with Avalanche in dominant Game 3 win

It took until Game 3, but the Wild found their own game and proved they can compete against the NHL's best team with a convincing win over the Avalanche Saturday.

Wild turn back to Wallstedt hoping to slow surging Avalanche

'He goes 110 per cent': Wild's Hughes taking game to another level in playoffs

Hughes has been playing some of the best hockey of his life during these playoffs.

Long journey to starter's crease paying off for Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood

Six years ago, Scott Wedgewood had only played 24 NHL games. Now, he's the starter for the Stanley Cup-favourite Avalanche. Iain MacIntyre caught up with the goalie as he aims to go 7-0 in the post-season.

Canucks president Jim Rutherford explains why he's stepping down now

Avalanche imposing will on Wild to take 2-0 series lead