I think the Avs should go with Scott Wedgewood over Mackenzie Blackwood as their No. 1 goaltender in the NHL playoffs. Wedgewood plays big in big games. It’s the exact opposite with Blackwood, unfortunately.

Welcome back to this edition of NHL Predictions! Tonight, the Chicago Blackhawks face the league-leading Colorado Avalanche. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

Wyatt Johnston scored the only goal in the shootout, Jake Oettinger had 33 saves through overtime and the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in Denver on Wednesday in a matchup of the NHL's top two teams.

Cam Stewart and Dan Sileo reflect on the NHL's Western Conference as the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars continue to dominate and stoke intense rivalries.

DENVER (AP) — Jake Oettinger made 33 saves through overtime, Wyatt Johnston scored the shootout winner and the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Wednesday night to tighten the race for first place in the division,

The Colorado Avalanche have been the NHL's best team virtually all season long, but the Dallas Stars are catching up. Do the Avalanche have what it takes to stay ahead and secure the top playoff seed?

The Pittsburgh Penguins are off to the Mile High City on Monday night for a matchup with the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche. The game is scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. MT) with TV coverage on ESPN and streaming on-demand.

The Penguins continue their five-game road trip against the Colorado Avalanche at the Ball Arena. Puck drop is set for 9:30 PM ET. This game will be available to watch on SportsNet Pittsburgh, ESPN, Prime.