Avalanche Mailbag: Catching Up Before the Western Conference Final — Ask Me Anything!

TL;DR

The Colorado Avalanche advance to the Western Conference Final after defeating the Minnesota Wild. They will face the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 at Ball Arena on Wednesday.

Key points

Colorado Avalanche advance to Western Conference Final
Defeated Minnesota Wild in the second round
Game 1 against Vegas Golden Knights at Ball Arena

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May 13, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) shakes hands with Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (46) and center Yakov Trenin (13) after game five of the second round of the 2026 Stanely Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The Colorado Avalanche are heading to the Western Conference Final after playing only nine playoff games in a month. They host the Vegas Golden Knights for Game 1 at Ball Arena on Wednesday. Any thoughts on the upcoming matchup or how they looked against the Minnesota Wild in the second round? What about their performance in the postseason as a whole, both as a team and individual players? Or perhaps a question about the Eastern Conference side of the playoff bracket? Get your questions in by Monday morning, and I’ll have my responses posted before Game 1! **Please submit all questions in the comments section below.** The post Avalanche Mailbag: Catching Up Before the Western Conference Final — Ask Me Anything! appeared first on .

Q&A

What are the Colorado Avalanche's playoff performance highlights?

The Avalanche have played nine playoff games in a month, showcasing strong team and individual performances.

When is Game 1 of the Western Conference Final for the Avalanche?

Game 1 will take place on Wednesday at Ball Arena.

Who will the Colorado Avalanche face in the Western Conference Final?

The Avalanche will face the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final.