Nazem Kadri scored his first since returning to the Avalanche in the 5-1 bounce-back win against the Seattle Kraken. Nathan MacKinnon racked up four points, and the Avs looked no worse for wear playing with 11 forwards and seven defensemen. Why this win was significant, and more on the latest Wake the Puck Up with Avalanche beat writer, Colleen Flynn.
WTPU: Nazem Kadri scores his first since returning to Avalanche
Mar 12, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Colorado Avalanche, from left, forward Nathan MacKinnon (29), forward Brock Nelson (11), forward Nicolas Roy (10), forward Nazem Kadri (91) and defenseman Cale Makar (8) celebrate a goal during the first period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images