# The Colorado Avalanche Seasons Ends in a Fashion Nobody Saw Coming...Getting Swept

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Podcast: [Locked On Avalanche - Daily Podcast On The Colorado Avalanche](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-avalanche-daily-podcast-on-the-colorado-avalanche-98533)
Published: 2026-05-27T05:18:09+00:00
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Colorado Avalanche’s season ends by a stunning sweep by the Vegas Golden Knights. Can this Cup-caliber roster recover from such a shocking playoff collapse? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down how Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and the Avalanche’s high-powered offense fell flat despite outshooting opponents and dominating regular season stats. Discussion highlights include the team’s struggles to generate quality chances, Vegas’ relentless defensive pressure, and lingering questions about coaching—will Jared Bednar remain behind the bench after a decade at the helm? The duo also spotlights upcoming offseason decisions for GM Chris MacFarland, the future of core players, and whether a rebuild—or a simple retool—is on the horizon. Don’t miss this candid postmortem of the Colorado Avalanche’s abrupt playoff exit, with insights on what went wrong and what’s next as the franchise faces a pivotal summer.

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