Latest News About Avs Playoff Schedule

Here’s what’s current on the Avs playoff schedule right now.

• Core update: The Colorado Avalanche are in the 2026 NHL playoffs and their first-round opponent has been reported as the Los Angeles Kings in several recent recaps and outlets. This matchup was repeatedly highlighted in mid-April discussions as the likely first-round series, with game times and sequence often noted for that series in the public chatter. Please note that schedules can shift with TV windows and venue considerations, so the latest official timetable should be checked on the NHL's calendar or the Avalanche’s official site. [sources indicate Avs vs Kings in Round 1; schedules cited include Sunday afternoon Game 1 and subsequent games listed at evening times, though exact dates/times may vary by source][1][3]

• Typical schedule structure (example framing from recent coverage):

  • Game 1: A mid-afternoon or early-evening start (local time) on a weekend, commonly around 1:00 PM MT / 3:00 PM ET in some reports.
  • Games 2 and 3: Back-to-back or near-back-to-back evenings, often around 8:00 PM MT.
  • Games 4 and beyond: Road games follow, with times to be determined until the league releases the official slate.
  • These patterns are reflected in multiple outlets that discussed the Avs’ Round 1 slate around mid-April, though exact times may differ by broadcaster and date.[3][5][1]

• Contextual notes:

  • Avalanche coverage around April 15–17, 2026, framed the Kings series as the confirmed Round 1 clash and highlighted schedule windows (afternoon kickoff for Game 1, 8:00 PM MT start for Games 2/3, etc.) in anticipation of the playoff stage. If you need a precise, official schedule, the best sources are:
  • NHL.com playoff schedule page for the 2026 postseason
  • Colorado Avalanche official site and social channels
  • The broadcasting network's event pages (ESPN/ABC or TNT in 2026, depending on rights in your region)
  • Some outlets also noted the possibility of Bednar’s availability or injury impacts around the playoff push; however, for the exact current status of coaching availability, please verify via the Avalanche press releases or trusted sports news outlets on game-by-game day.

Would you like me to pull the latest official schedule from the Avalanche site and the NHL’s playoff calendar, and summarize the exact Game 1 start time, dates, and TV channel for you? I can also include a quick bullet list of Games 1–4 with dates/times once you confirm you want the official, up-to-date version.