Sports
Wings stifle Fudd-Bueckers relationship questions
Wings shut down questions about Fudd and Bueckers' relationship
ESPN News1 min read
NHLPreview
Preview: It’s fan appreciation night at Ball Arena for game 82
TL;DR
The final regular season game features the Seattle Kraken visiting Ball Arena for fan appreciation night. Head coach Jared Bednar returns for the Avalanche after recovering from an injury sustained last week.
Key points
- Final game of the regular season at Ball Arena
- Seattle Kraken visiting the Colorado Avalanche
- Jared Bednar returns as head coach for the Avalanche
- Kraken not qualifying for the playoffs this year
- Event includes fan appreciation activities
Mentioned in this story
Jared Bednar
Colorado AvalancheSeattle Kraken
We are ready to drop the puck on the final game of the regular season, and it will be the Seattle Kraken visiting Ball Arena for one last showdown before the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin this weekend.
The Avs are happy to welcome head coach Jared Bednar back behind the bench after he took a puck up high last week against the Calgary Flames.
As Bednar said, “That’s why you keep your head on a swivel and keep your hands out of your pockets.”
The Kraken won’t be a playoff team this year, and so this one should play out like a ‘no-hitter’ similar to what we saw in the last two contests.
Where to watch ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/ITcax4iDFF
— P – Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) April 16, 2026
Jared Bednar also mentioned, “We have a bunch of guys sitting out,” so we will keep an eye on who gets a spell this evening.
Colorado Avalanche: 54-16-11
The Opponent: Seattle Kraken (34-36-11)
Time: 8:00 p.m. MT
Watch: Altitude, Altitude+, ESPN+
Listen: Altitude Sports Radio, 92.5 FM
Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche successfully checked a lot of boxes the last time out against the Flames.
Nathan MacKinnon scored another goal, bringing his Rocket Richard total to 53, with only Connor McDavid having a chance at catching him.
McDavid will need to score six goals against Vancouver for that to happen. It’s possible but not likely.
Scott Wedgewood and MacKenzie Blackwood will win the William Jennings trophy, awarded to the team that allows the fewest goals.
Martin Necas logged his 100th point of the season, assisting the previously mentioned MacKinnon empty-netter.
It’s fan appreciation night, so be sure to get to your seats early if you are attending!
Wouldn’t it be nice to see Marty Necas get to both 100 points and 40 goals tonight?
Q&A
What is fan appreciation night at Ball Arena?
Fan appreciation night is an event where the team expresses gratitude to its supporters, often featuring special activities and giveaways.
Who is the head coach of the Avalanche for game 82?
Jared Bednar is the head coach of the Avalanche and will be back behind the bench for the final game of the regular season.
Will the Seattle Kraken make the playoffs this year?
No, the Seattle Kraken will not be a playoff team this year.
