Avalanche's Playoff Push: Top Awards & Stars

0:00On April 17, the Colorado Avalanche owned the regular season, clinching the top spot with a 3-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Nighting. They're chasing their fourth Stanley Cup in the playoffs, and with just days until puck drop, it's time to hand out some team awards for their epic run. Scott Wedgewood takes biggest surprise after stepping up huge as Goalie, posting 30 wins, six losses, and six ties in 44 starts. His 0.920 save percentage and 2.07 goals against average topped the league among starters with at least 25 games. Valery Nechushkin was the closest to a disappointment with 17 goals and 47 points in 71 games, not quite hitting his top six, potential. Meanwhile, Brock Nelson proved his steal from last season's trade, lighting it up with 33 goals and 32 assists as a killer second line. Center. Gabriel Landiskov, battled back from brutal injuries to grind it out,

1:00earning props for his grit. Kale McCarr dazzled with his silky rushes and blue line magic, while Nathan McKinnon owned MVP honors with 53 goals for the Rocket Richard. Trophy and 127 points overall. As they gear up against the Dallas stars, this squad could snag Hart and Nora's Vizena and maybe the cons Mithe too, turning a dominant regular year into playoff legend. Stay locked in with NHO news today, AI-powered updates.