The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are heating up, and the Colorado Avalanche's path to the championship is now set. After a thrilling regular season, the Avalanche secured their spot in the playoffs and will face off against the Arizona Coyotes in the first round. The Coyotes, who have been a dark horse in the Western Conference all season, will look to pull off an upset against the Avalanche, who are seeking their third Stanley Cup title in five years. With the Avalanche's star-studded lineup and the Coyotes' underdog spirit, this series is shaping up to be an intense and unpredictable showdown.


Avalanche’s path in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs set  Mile High Sticking