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NHL News / Gone Puck Wild / May 14
Wild's choke job against Avalanche might actually be way worse than we all think 
The Minnesota Wild may have thrown away their best chance to win the Stanley Cup after a Game 5 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
Kirill Kaprizov News / Gone Puck Wild / May 14
Kirill Kaprizov pulled a disappearing act at the worst possible time for Wild
The Minnesota Wild's Game 5 loss to the Colorado Avalanche is that much more painful after seeing star Kirill Kaprizov not put up a single shot on goal.
Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / May 14
Hughes' extension, Zuccarello's future headline biggest Wild offseason questions
The Wild ran into an Avalanche of talent on Wednesday night in Colorado. It's clear they ran into a better team, but blowing a 3-1 lead with just over four minutes remaining in Game 5 sets the stage for an interesting offseason.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Quinn Hughes News / Gone Puck Wild / May 14
Quinn Hughes got brutally honest about Wild blowing three-goal lead to Avalanche
With his first season with the Minnesota Wild in the books, Quinn Hughes praised his teammates, the coaching staff, and the entire organization. Next up for the team will be signing Hughes to a contract extension.
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.
Brock Faber News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14
Brock Faber’s true feelings on ‘frustrating’ Avalanche series loss
The Minnesota Wild are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs after a loss on Wednesday night. Brett Kulak sent the Colorado Avalanche to the Western Conference Finals with an overtime game-winner.
Mats Zuccarello News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14
Wild’s Mats Zuccarello vocal on ’empty feeling’ after Avalanche collapse
The Minnesota Wild collapsed in Game 5 against the Colorado Avalanche. Brett Kulak sent the Wild home for the season with an unlikely overtime goal. There will be time to dissect things as reality sets in and the offseason begins.
Quinn Hughes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14
Devastated Quinn Hughes reacts to Wild’s gut-wrenching collapse vs. Avalanche
The Minnesota Wild are headed home after a brutal Game 5 collapse against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night. The Wild had a 3-0 lead at one point in this game.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 13
Wild most to blame for crushing 2nd round Avalanche loss
The Minnesota Wild needed their best effort of the season to avoid elimination against the Colorado Avalanche. Minnesota knew it would need to put its best foot forward with a lot going against it.
NHL News / Bring Me The News / May 13
Wild blow 3-goal lead in season-ending loss to Colorado
The Minnesota Wild's season is over after a 4-3 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals on Wednesday night.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 13
Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Unlikely hero sends Avalanche to WCF
There was only one Stanley Cup Playoff game on Wednesday's schedule, and it was a significant one as the Colorado Avalanche were able to advance to the Western Conference Final with a 4-3 overtime win against the Minnesota Wild, eliminating their division rival from the playoffs.
Bill Guerin News / The Hockey Writers / May 13
Wild’s Guerin Deserves to Be Finalist for Jim Gregory Award
After a disappointing loss in Game 4 on home ice on Monday night, May 11, the Minnesota Wild received some good news the following morning as their general
Joel Eriksson Ek News / Athlon Sports / May 13
Joel Eriksson Ek's Availability for Wild-Avalanche Game 5 Confirmed
The Minnesota Wild are back in Denver and now facing elimination in their second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche, as the Avs hold a 3-1 series lead heading into Game 5 at Ball Arena on Wednesday.
Jonas Brodin News / Athlon Sports / May 13
Jonas Brodin's Status Update Emerges Before Wild-Avalanche Game 5
The Minnesota Wild head back to Denver trailing 3-1 in their second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche, facing elimination in Game 5 at Ball Arena.
Quinn Hughes News / Professor Press Box / May 12
Quinn Hughes' Growth Mindset Game in the Playoffs
You hear it all the time after a loss. A player gets asked what needs to change, and the answer comes out almost on autopilot: “I just need to play my game.” It sounds simple enough.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 12
Wild played Game 4 like it was their last chance to beat Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in Game 4 of their second-round series Monday night, giving the Avs a 3-1 series lead and putting the Wild on the brink of elimination.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 12
Wild’s McCarron on Av’s Manson: ‘He’s a dirty player’
Josh Manson did not make any friends in his first game of the second round. The Colorado Avalanche defenseman made his debut in their second round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Minnesota Wild, and he made a big impact, certainly getting in the head of Wild center Michael McCarron.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12
Avalanche spread the wealth in Game 4 win over Wild
The Colorado Avalanche continue to spread the wealth these Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Monday, the Avalanche took a commanding 3-1 Western Conference second-round series lead over the Minnesota Wild with a 5-2 road victory.
Joel Eriksson Ek News / Athlon Sports / May 11
Wild Make Eriksson Ek Decision Before Game 4 vs. Avalanche
The Minnesota Wild had not won a first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2014-15, but this season they kicked things off with a bang against the Central Division rival Dallas Stars.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 11
Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injury Woes, Special Teams Success & Stars Being Effective
The Minnesota Wild had yet another interesting past week as they continued their Round 2 series against the Colorado Avalanche. They lost Game 2, had a three-day break, and then came out big at home in Game 3 with a win.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / May 11
Did the Wild do enough in Game 3 to prove they can win the series?
The Minnesota Wild got one back Sunday night, beating the Colorado Avalanche 5-1 in Game 3 of their second-round series. Jesper Wallstedt, who was benched
The 'Most goals by NHL franchise' quiz
How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 10
Wild riding momentum against Avalanche heading into Game 4
The Minnesota Wild believe they discovered a blueprint to beat the Colorado Avalanche. Now, the question is whether the Wild can follow the same plans for a second straight victory or whether the Avalanche will have designs of their own to retake control of the series.
Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / May 10
Hughes Deal Sent Shockwaves; But the Return Is Surprising
On paper, for the Vancouver Canucks, trading a player like Quinn Hughes is the kind of move that makes you stop and re-check whether it actually happened.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 10
Avalanche HC Jared Bednar admits Scott Wedgewood's struggles give him 'decision to make' in series against Wild
Colorado pulled Wedgewood for Mackenzie Blackwood in the second period of its 5-1 loss in Game 3 on Saturday night.
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 9
Wild handle Avalanche first postseason loss in dominant fashion
Kirill Kaprizov and Brock Faber each finished with a goal and two assists as the Minnesota Wild pulled away for a 5-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinals series on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn.
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