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Goals dry up for Wild as they fall into tough 2-0 hole against Avalanche

After a disappointing trip to Denver, an incredible season for the Minnesota Wild is suddenly at major risk of coming to an end in the second round against the Colorado Avalanche.

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Avs tame Wild again, improve to 6-0 in playoffs

Nathan MacKinnon scored a goal and assisted on two more as the Colorado Avalanche rolled through Minnesota's newest netminder, Filip Gustavsson, on their way to a 5-2 win over the Wild on Tuesday, securing a 2-0 lead in the second-round playoff series.

Filip Gustavsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5

Wild To Start Filip Gustavsson In Game 2

The Minnesota Wild are making a change in their crease: the team plans to start Filip Gustavsson tonight for the second game of their series against the Colorado Avalanche. Gustavsson replaces Jesper Wallstedt, who surrendered eight goals in the team’s 9-6 loss to Colorado in game one.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Wild Announce Goalie News Before Game 2 Against Avalanche

Coming into the 2025-26 NHL season, the Minnesota Wild were clearly full of potential, and after they added Quinn Hughes in a blockbuster trade, their ceiling went from a very good team to a genuine Stanley Cup contender.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

John Hynes News / Ball Exclusives / May 5

Wild head coach John Hynes announces major goalie change

The Minnesota Wild head coach, John Hynes, announced that Filip Gustavsson will start in their Game 2 matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. Goaltender Jesper Wallstedt allowed eight goals in Game 1.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / May 5

Wild’s Filip Gustavsson to start Game 2 against Avalanche

A notable change in the Minnesota Wild lineup. On Tuesday, it was reported that goaltender Filip Gustavsson will be starting in net for the Wild in Game 2 of the Central Division Final against the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL News / Total Apex Sports / May 5

Game 2 Preview: Minnesota Wild Look To Rebound Against Colorado Avalanche

After falling to the No. 1 seed in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 3, the Minnesota Wild will need to recalibrate and rebound on May 5. Minnesota dispatched the Dallas Stars in 6 games in Round 1, while the Avalanche swept the Los Angeles Kings to get themselves more rest and recovery.

Vladimir Tarasenko News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5

Vladimir Tarasenko reveals how Wild need to be better in Game 2

It was an insane Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs series between the Minnesota Wild and the Colorado Avalanche. The Wild and Avalanche combined for 15 goals in Game 1, with the Wild coming out on the losing end 9-6.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / May 5

4 reasons Wild fans shouldn’t panic after brutal Game 1 loss to Avs

Minnesota Wild fans shouldn't panic too much despite a 9-6 loss in Game 1 of the team's NHL Playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / May 4

Avs look to keep scoring outburst going in Game 2 vs. Wild

The Minnesota Wild prevailed in a gritty, low-scoring series against Dallas in the first round, but the Western Conference semifinals started with an offensive explosion.

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Jesper Wallstedt News / Bring Me The News / May 4

Should Wild stick with Jesper Wallstedt after brutal Game 1 vs. Avs?

After a stellar first career playoff series in the Wild's six-game win over the Stars, Sunday was a night to forget for young Minnesota goaltender Jesper Wallstedt.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / May 4

Should Avs, Wild have pulled their goalies in high-scoring Game 1?

Game 1 of the second-round series in the Central Division between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild was one of the craziest Stanley Cup Playoff games in recent memory.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4

Are Avalanche, Wild set to deliver more 'helter-skelter' hockey after Game 1 thriller?

Defense disappeared in Game 1 of a second-round contest between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild on Sunday night.

Wild have big concerns after high-scoring Game 1 loss to Avalanche

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

John Hynes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4

What Wild coach John Hynes said about ‘helter-skelter’ 15-goal Game 1 vs. Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche teamed up for an instant classic in Game 1 of their second-round Western Conference series at Ball Arena on Sunday night, but it was John Hynes’ team that came up short, losing 9-6 when the dust settled in Denver.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 4

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 9-6 Loss to the Avalanche in Game 1

The Minnesota Wild faced the Colorado Avalanche on the road in Game 1 of Round 2 on Sunday evening, May 3. They dealt with injuries during Round 1, and then in Round 2, they were dealt even more.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4

Wild have big concerns after Game 1 loss to Avalanche

Wild have big concerns after high-scoring Game 1 loss to Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild played one of the craziest games so far of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, with the Avalanche taking a 1-0 series lead thanks to a back-and-forth 9-6 win.

Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek to miss first two games against Avalanche

Canadiens shockingly steal Game 7 vs. Lightning

Hurricanes' Logan Stankoven makes history by extending goal streak in win over Flyers

Everything might finally be lining up for the Hurricanes

There is a changing of the guard in NHL's Eastern Conference

The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz

Quinn Hughes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 3

Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes franchise history with game-tying goal vs Avalanche

Minnesota Wild star defenseman Quinn Hughes is the gift that keeps on giving for the team in the 2026 NHL playoffs. In fact, Hughes made franchise history during Game 1 of the Wild’s second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver.

Bill Guerin News / Professor Press Box / May 3