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    Minnesota Wild @ Colorado Avalanche

    West 2nd Round - Game 1 • COL leads series 1-0
    MIN
    Minnesota WildWildMIN
    46-24-12, 23-14-4 Away
    6
    46-24-12, 23-14-4 Away
    Final
    123T
    Wild
    MIN
    		2316
    Avalanche
    COL
    		3249
    COL
    Colorado AvalancheAvalancheCOL
    55-16-11, 26-9-6 Home
    9
    55-16-11, 26-9-6 Home
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    COL leads 1-0

    • Wild
      6
    • Avalanche
      9
    Game 1
    4/5
    • Wild
    • Avalanche
    Game 2
    6/5
    • Avalanche
    • Wild
    Game 3
    10/5
    • Avalanche
    • Wild
    Game 4
    11/5
    • Wild
    • Avalanche
    Game 5
    13/5
    • Avalanche
    • Wild
    Game 6
    15/5
    • Wild
    • Avalanche
    Game 7
    17/5

    Game Information

    Ball Arena
    Ball Arena
    9:00 AM, 4 May 2026
    Denver, CO
    Attendance: 18,148
    • Referees:
    • Kyle Rehman
    • Garrett Rank
    • Corey Syvret
    • Linesmen:
    • Ryan Gibbons
    • Trent Knorr

    2025-26 Central Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Colorado551611121
    Dallas502012112
    Minnesota462412104
    Utah4333692
    St. Louis37331286
    Nashville38341086
    Winnipeg35351282
    Chicago29391472
    Full Standings

    NHL News

    Colorado Avalanche top Minnesota Wild in high-scoring opener

    Colorado Avalanche top Minnesota Wild in high-scoring opener

    In just the 10th playoff game in NHL history with at least 15 combined goals, the Colorado Avalanche overcame blowing a three-goal lead to defeat the short-handed Minnesota Wild 9-6 on Sunday in a wacky Game 1 of this Western Conference semifinal series.
    Cale Makar returns from injury, scores twice as Avalanche outlast Wild 9-6 in wacky Game 1

    Cale Makar returns from injury, scores twice as Avalanche outlast Wild 9-6 in wacky Game 1

    — A tight game was expected. A game featuring 15 goals between two of the top defensive teams?
    Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche: Game Highlights

    Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche: Game Highlights

    Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche: Game Highlights
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