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Avalanche Swept by Knights, Core Aging, Window Closing
5/28/2026
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Story summary
- The Colorado Avalanche were swept by Vegas Golden Knights in the 2026 Western Conference Final, with forward Logan O'Connor saying they felt disappointed after 2-1 loss.
- Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar missed the series, prompting criticism of General manager Chris MacFarland and coach Jared Bednar.
- By 2027 Avs core will be 34-36 years old with $3 million cap space, prompting former Avs star Erik Johnson to say window is not opening.
