The Colorado Avalanche received goals from five different skaters as they defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in Game 4 on Monday night, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Ross Colton and Parker Kelly each scored in the third period to help lift the Avs to a critical Game 4 victory. Colorado rolled all four lines throughout the night and received a strong performance from goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood, who made his series debut o

With the 2026 National Hockey League (NHL) draft lottery in the rear view mirror, there is clarity regarding the upcoming draft, as the first 16 picks are official. A draft class that has no shortage of talent, including a lot of defensemen projected to be drafted in the top-10, alongside incredible high-end offensive talent such as Gavin McKenna. With that said, I made a list of how I predict the draft will play out in June. Toronto Maple Leafs - Gavin McKenna, LW, 5-foot-1