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Wild need perfect goaltending to beat Avalanche

Wild need perfect goaltending to beat Avalanche

After all the hoopla of the NHL Draft Lottery on Tuesday, we still had a Stanley Cup playoff game to watch, as the Colorado Avalanche kept their perfect postseason rolling with a 5-2 Game 2 victory over the Minnesota Wild to grab a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.

Quinn Hughes News / Gone Puck Wild / May 6

Canucks fans got super weird (again) watching Quinn Hughes during NHL Draft Lottery

Vancouver Canucks fans booed Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes during their NHL Draft Lottery, only to later watch them lose out on the No. 1 pick.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / May 6

John Hynes gives delusional explanation for sticking with Filip Gustavsson over Jesper Wallstedt

Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes defended his decision to start Filip Gustavsson in Game 2, saying he believes he gave them a chance to win despite losing 5-2 to the Colorado Avalanche.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / May 6
The Wild can't survive a special teams disaster of this magnitude

The Wild can't survive a special teams disaster of this magnitude

Getting by the Dallas Stars in the first round despite getting shelled on special teams kept the noise down a bit in Minnesota, but fans are beginning to grumble now that the issues haven't been fixed and the Wild have lost the first two games of the best-of-seven conference semifinal series to the Colorado Avalanche.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

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

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NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 6
Watch: Brent Burns accidentally strikes Kirill Kaprizov in the groin with his skate

Watch: Brent Burns accidentally strikes Kirill Kaprizov in the groin with his skate

Minnesota Wild Kirill Kaprizov nearly had a nightmarish injury on Tuesday. During Game 2 of the second-round series between the Wild and the Colorado Avalanche

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 6
3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 5-2 Game 2 Win Over the Wild

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 5-2 Game 2 Win Over the Wild

After a wild (pardon the pun) Game 1, it is safe to assume that most people expected a slightly more calm Game 2 between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 6
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 5-2 Loss to the Avalanche in Game 2

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 5-2 Loss to the Avalanche in Game 2

The Minnesota Wild faced the Colorado Avalanche on the road for Game 2 on Tuesday evening, May 5. The first game was a back-and-forth goal-scoring affair that ended with the Avalanche taking the win 9-6.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / May 6

3 big losers (and 2 surprise winners) after Wild get dominated again by Avs in Game 2

The Minnesota Wild didn't fare much better in Game 2 against the Colorado Avalanche, losing 5-2. Here are the winners and losers for the Wild in their latest loss.

Minnesota Wild News / ESPN / May 5

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.

NHL News / Bring Me The News / May 5
Goals dry up for Wild as they fall into tough 2-0 hole against Avalanche

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 6
Wild's goalie change flops in Game 2 against Avalanche

Wild's goalie change flops in Game 2 against Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild thought all they needed was a goalie change to shut down the Colorado Avalanche. They were wrong. 

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Filip Gustavsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5
Wild To Start Filip Gustavsson In Game 2

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.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 5
Wild Announce Goalie News Before Game 2 Against Avalanche

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.

Filip Gustavsson News / Daily Faceoff / May 5
Wild’s Filip Gustavsson to start Game 2 against Avalanche

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.

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Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / May 4
Avs look to keep scoring outburst going in Game 2 vs. Wild

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.

Jesper Wallstedt News / Bring Me The News / May 4
Should Wild stick with Jesper Wallstedt after brutal Game 1 vs. Avs?

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?

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?

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
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John Hynes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4
What Wild coach John Hynes said about ‘helter-skelter’ 15-goal Game 1 vs. Avalanche

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

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.

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Quinn Hughes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 3
Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes franchise history with game-tying goal vs Avalanche

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
Bill Guerin’s Wild Are Starting to Look a Lot Like… Bill Guerin

Bill Guerin’s Wild Are Starting to Look a Lot Like… Bill Guerin

Funny how this works sometimes. You watch the Minnesota Wild right now, and you can’t help but feel like you’re watching a team that’s taken on the personality of the guy running the show—Bill Guerin.

Joel Eriksson Ek News / Field Level Media / May 3
Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek out next two games

Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek out next two games

The Minnesota Wild will play without center Joel Eriksson Ek for at least the first two games of their Western Conference second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche, coach John Hynes said prior to Sunday's Game 1.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / May 2
Wild D Jonas Brodin out for Game 1, F Joel Eriksson Ek also ailing

Wild D Jonas Brodin out for Game 1, F Joel Eriksson Ek also ailing

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin didn't travel with the team to Denver and will miss Sunday night's playoff series opener against the Colorado Avalanche.

Quinn Hughes News / Total Apex Sports / May 1
Minnesota Wild Advance To Round 2 For First Time Since 2015

Minnesota Wild Advance To Round 2 For First Time Since 2015

Quinn Hughes came through in a big way, scoring twice in Game 6 to help the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 5-2 and clinch the series 4-2. Hughes was playing well before, but hadn’t scored.

Jonas Brodin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30
Wild’s Jonas Brodin Out Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury

Wild’s Jonas Brodin Out Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury

The Minnesota Wild will be forced to make a change on defense ahead of a potentially-decisive Game 6. Top-four defender Jonas Brodin will be forced to miss the outing due to a day-to-day, lower-body injury sustained in Game 5 per NHL.com’s Dan Rosen.

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