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Avs storm back from down 3-0, make West finals

ESPN · May 14, 2026, 4:42 AM

Key takeaways

  • Kulak capped a wild comeback for the Avalanche, who trailed 3-0 midway through the second period.
  • The Avalanche will face the winner of Vegas and Anaheim.
  • With Minnesota up 3-1, Jack Drury scored with 3:33 remaining to set the stage for MacKinnon;'s goal with 1:23 left with the Colorado goal empty.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

DENVER -- Brett Kulak scored 3:52 into overtime after Nathan Mac Kinnon tied it late in regulation, and the Colorado Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

Kulak capped a wild comeback for the Avalanche, who trailed 3-0 midway through the second period. Colorado moves on to the conference final for an eighth time since relocating to Denver in 1995-96.

The Avalanche will face the winner of Vegas and Anaheim. The Golden Knights lead that series 3-2.

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