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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.

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

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

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.

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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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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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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.

Vladimir Tarasenko News / Gone Puck Wild / May 3

Vladimir Tarasenko scored an absolutely filthy goal during Wild comeback against Avs in Game 1

If anyone was expecting the Minnesota Wild to come into their series against Colorado with a hangover, they were sorely mistaken. Make no mistake, there was som

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 / Daily Faceoff / May 3
Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek to miss first two games against Avalanche

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

A key player is going to miss the first pair of contests in the Central Division Final. When speaking to the media on Sunday, Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes revealed that forward Joel Eriksson Ek will miss Games 1 and 2 of the team’s second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche.

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 3
How will Wild match up against Avalanche?

How will Wild match up against Avalanche?

The Minnesota Wild are set to drop the puck on the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday night, as they get the series started on the road

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Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / May 3
Full schedule, TV, start times for Wild-Avs released

Full schedule, TV, start times for Wild-Avs released

We already knew that Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series between the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche started Sunday night, but the NHL revealed the dates and broadcast information for all seven potential games, as well as the start times for Games 2 and 3, on Saturday night.

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.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / May 2
Which depth players have stood out for Wild?

Which depth players have stood out for Wild?

The Minnesota Wild are heading to the second round to take on the Colorado Avalanche after vanquishing the Dallas Stars in six games. While the continued rise to stardom of Matt Boldy, the impact acquisition of all-world defenseman Quinn Hughes, and the steadiness of rookie goaltender Jesper Wallstedt have been the dominant story out of St.

Minnesota Wild 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.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / May 1
After a decade of doubt, the Wild finally act like contenders

After a decade of doubt, the Wild finally act like contenders

You could feel the heightened anticipation and lurking dread that come with every emotional reckoning this forsaken sports market has learned to distrust.

Matt Boldy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 1
Wild star Matt Boldy makes ambitions crystal clear after knocking out Stars

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.

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.

Jonas Brodin News / Athlon Sports / April 30
Wild Announce Jonas Brodin News Before Game 6 vs. Stars

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.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30
Matt Boldy’s comments before Game 6 will fire up Wild fans

Matt Boldy’s comments before Game 6 will fire up Wild fans

The Minnesota Wild went on the road and beat the Dallas Stars in Game 5 on Tuesday. That gave them a 3-2 series lead, putting Dallas on the brink of elimination.

Roope Hintz News / Yardbarker / April 29
Stars miss Roope Hintz as they're on the brink of elimination against Wild in Stanley Cup playoffs

Stars miss Roope Hintz as they're on the brink of elimination against Wild in Stanley Cup playoffs

If center Roope Hintz were available for the Dallas Stars in their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Wild, things may be different. 

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Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / April 25
The Minnesota Wild Have Found a Weakness in Jake Oettinger

The Minnesota Wild Have Found a Weakness in Jake Oettinger

The Minnesota Wild find themselves down 2-1 in the series against the Dallas Stars after a heartbreaking double-overtime loss in Game 3. Although things are looking a little bit bleak right now, I think there is some reason to be optimistic if you’re a Wild fan.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 20
Wild Recall Seven Players

Wild Recall Seven Players

The Minnesota Wild have stocked their cupboard of black aces as Game 2 of the first round approaches. Minnesota has recalled forwards Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Hunter Haight, and Ben Jones; defensemen Carson Lambos and David Spacek; and goaltenders Riley Mercer and Chase Wutzke from the AHL per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

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