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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.

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If the record-setting Bruins could collapse, why can't the Wild shock the Avs?

The Colorado Avalanche have tied the Wild's hands, walked them onto the stage, forced them onto their knees, and forced them onto the chopping block. The executioner is ready to swing the ax and end Minnesota's 2025-26 season.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 12

2 Wild players most to blame for Game 4 loss to Avalanche

This was going to be a difficult game for the Minnesota Wild to win and square their series against the Colorado Avalanche. The Presidents Trophy winners were inspired after getting significantly outplayed in Game 3 and suffering their first loss in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Anze Kopitar News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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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Matt Boldy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 12

Wild’s Matt Boldy gets brutally honest on 3-1 series deficit vs. Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild dropped a critical game Monday in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Colorado Avalanche. Colorado won 5-2, to take a 3-1 series lead.

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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.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 12

Wild’s Michael McCarron goes scorched earth on Josh Manson after Game 4 butt-end

Josh Manson’s Game 4 butt-end on Michael McCarron seemed like it could’ve been much worse than it ended up being. After a massive hit from McCarron on Manson, the two fell to the ice, where Manson delivered a butt-end to the side of McCarron’s face, coming dangerously close to hitting him in the eye.

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 / Bring Me The News / May 11

Wild's season pushed to brink in gut-punch Game 4 loss to Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild's season is officially on life support. The Colorado Avalanche scored four third-period goals and delivered a huge punch to the collective gut of Wild fans in a 5-2 victory in Game 4 of this second-round series at Grand Casino Arena on Monday night.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 11

Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 24: Avalanche overpower Wild, one win away from West Final

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are back, which means that for the next two months, we’ll get non-stop action as we witness 16 teams get whittled down to the one that will be crowned as the 2026 Stanley Cup champions.

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.

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon bloodied, exits Wild game

Avalanche HC says Scott Wedgewood's struggles give him 'decision to make' vs. Wild

Canadiens look poised to bring the Stanley Cup back to Canada

Winners, losers from Sunday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Canadiens dominate

Lightning's Jake Guentzel may impact Penguins' Evgeni Malkin decision

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / May 11

Wild injury and lineup updates for Game 4; Avs change goalie

The Colorado Avalanche look to be on the verge of making a goalie change ahead of Game 4 of the second-round NHL playoff series against the Minnesota Wild on Monday night.

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

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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 admits Wedgewood's struggles give him 'decision to make'

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.

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Oskar Olausson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 10

Oskar Olausson Expected To Sign In Sweden

Wild pending restricted free agent forward Oskar Olausson is in the final stages of negotiations with Swedish Hockey League club Frölunda HC, Mattias Persson and Johan Svensson of Expressen report.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / May 10

Desperation proves to be a helluva drug for the Minnesota Wild

There are nights during the Stanley Cup marathon when systems, matchups and analytics are trumped by something far more primitive. Survival. The Minnesota Wild spent three long days marinating in the hot mess they created in Denver, knowing there was no climbing out of an 0-3 hole against a team with Colorado’s firepower, pedigree and confidence.

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 10

Winners, losers from Saturday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Wild's stars get them on the board

The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Saturday night, and we already saw one team advance to the conference finals as the Carolina Hurricanes improved their postseason winning streak to eight consecutive games.

Hurricanes make history with second straight sweep to open playoffs

Flyers will have offseason of Matvei Michkov questions after another playoff healthy scratch

Things finally looking up for Maple Leafs ahead of next season

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NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 9

Wild's Top Forward Ruled Out for Game 3 vs. Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild return home for Game 3 of their second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche, looking to shift momentum after dropping the first two games on the road.

Jesper Wallstedt News / Athlon Sports / May 9

Wild Make Major Decision on Jesper Wallstedt Before Game 3 vs. Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild entered the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs full of optimism, but following a six-game domination of their division rival Dallas Stars, they've fallen quickly against the Colorado Avalanche in round two.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 8

Wild hope 3-day rest leads to Game 3 reboot vs. Avalanche

After a whirlwind start to the playoffs, the Minnesota Wild finally had a chance to take a breath. Now they will find out whether fresh legs and a fresh mindset can prompt a fresh start.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 6

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

Minnesota Wild 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.

Jonas Brodin 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.