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TL;DR

The Colorado Avalanche face tough decisions this summer as the NHL salary cap is set. They aim to overcome playoff challenges while maintaining confidence in their goaltending duo.

Key points

Avalanche face tough decisions with NHL salary cap set
Team aims to overcome playoff challenges
Confidence in goaltending duo for Game 4
Martin Necas had a breakout year with 100-point season

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DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 05: Gabriel Landeskog #92, Nathan MacKinnon #29, Martin Necas #88 and Cale Makar #8 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrate after a goal during the first period against the Minnesota Wild in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on May 05, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty Images Avalanche will have a couple tough decisions this summer now that NHL salary cap is set. [The Denver Post] Pressure falls on Avalanche as they aim to purge playoff ghosts. [Sportsnet] Avalanche remain confident in goaltending duo entering Game 4 against Wild. [NHL] Necas’ breakout year with Avs includes 100-point season, playoff success and locker-room pranks. [TSN] Gavin McKenna’s mom allegedly snuck teen hockey phenom alcohol at Pennsylvania bar. [Edmonton Journal] Sharks an example for Canucks, Flames in their respective rebuilds. [USA Today] Hockey icon Ernie ‘Punch’ McLean killed in northern B.C. crash. [CBC] P.K. Subban speaks with The Gazette on Canadiens’ playoff run. [Montreal Gazette] Hurricanes gift for rolling in playoffs? Another lengthy rest between rounds. [The Score] NHL gambles away its credibility with draft lottery. Even if the Leafs winning it was on the up-and-up, and it probably was, a blatant conflict of interest remains. [Ottawa Citizen]

Q&A

What challenges do the Colorado Avalanche face this summer?

The Avalanche must navigate tough roster decisions now that the NHL salary cap is established.

How confident are the Avalanche in their goaltending duo for Game 4?

The Avalanche remain confident in their goaltending duo as they prepare for Game 4 against the Minnesota Wild.

What notable achievements did Martin Necas have this season with the Avalanche?

Martin Necas had a breakout year, including a 100-point season and playoff success.