Avalanche Shutout Kraken, Set Playoff Stage

0:00It's April 17th. From game day to every day, this is NHL News today, powered by AI. Colorado Avalanche wrapped up their regular season with a clean two-nothing shut-out over the Seattle Kraken at ball arena. Scott Wedgewood stood tall with 22 saves for his fourth shut-out this year, and 12 in his NHL career. Nick Blankenberg and Parker Kelly got the goals, while Valerian and Chuchkin dished to assists. The apps finished 55 wins, 16 losses, and 11 overtime losses, smashing their franchise record with 121 points. They win five wins, no losses, one time their last six games, even without stars like Nathan McKinnon, Martin Neckis, and Gabriel Landisgog suiting. Up. Kraken-Goli Victor Ossman made 33 saves in his first NHL start, but Seattle dropped their final three games to end 34 wins, 37 losses, and 11 overtime losses. They couldn't build off that strong effort from their young net-minder.

1:02Coach Jerry Bednar returned to the bench after sitting out two games with facial fractures and a corneal abrasion from a stray puck. His team looked sharp right away, locking down the Kraken after an early goal challenge got overturned. Now Colorado kicks off the Western conference first round against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, after LA grabbed the second wildcard spot. Expect fireworks as the apps carry that momentum into the playoffs.