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On YouTubeFilip Gustavsson 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.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jesper Wallstedt News / Gone Puck Wild / May 4
3 massive losers (and 2 big winners) after Wild get crushed by Avs in Game 1
Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt was among the biggest losers of the 7-5 loss to Colorado in Game 1.
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 4
Avs put up 9 goals in outscoring Wild in series opener
Cale Makar scored twice in the third period, Nazem Kadri also had a goal in the third, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Minnesota Wild 9-6 in a high-scoring Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Sunday night in Denver.
NHL News / Bring Me The News / May 3
Avalanche take Game 1 over Wild in one of highest-scoring playoff games ever
After a very physical first-round playoff series against the Dallas Stars, the Minnesota Wild's second-round series against Colorado started as a track meet, with the top-seeded Avalanche winning Game 1 9-6 on Sunday night.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4
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.
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
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
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
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.
Minnesota Wild News / Total Apex Sports / May 1
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.
Matt Boldy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 1
Wild star Matt Boldy makes ambitions crystal clear after knocking out Stars
The Minnesota Wild got arguably the toughest draw in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, in large part due to the division-based playoff format.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30
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.
Jonas Brodin News / Athlon Sports / April 30
Wild Announce Jonas Brodin News Before Game 6 vs. Stars
The Minnesota Wild enter Game 6 against the Dallas Stars holding a 3-2 series lead after a 4-2 win Tuesday, putting them one victory away from advancing past the first round for the first time since 2015.
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