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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. It was a back-and-forth affair, with the Avs jumping out […] The post What Wild coach John Hynes said about ‘helter-skelter’ 15-goal Game 1 vs. Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar said about injury scare vs. Wild

The Colorado Avalanche took Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series over the Minnesota Wild, winning 9-6. In a back-and-forth game that saw a glut of goals, the Avalanche had a major scare, as Cale Makar was injured in the first period. While Makar was injured in the first period, he would be able […] The post What Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar said about injury scare vs. Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche’s Jared Bednar left speechless after 9-goal onslaught in Game 1 vs. Wild

The Colorado Avalanche took down the Minnesota Wild in Game 1, which featured a ton of scoring. Both teams exploded offensively during the first period, and they didn’t stop there. Jared Bednar’s Avalanche came away with a massive 9-6 Game 1 victory. There aren’t many games that get that high scoring in the Stanley Cup […] The post Avalanche’s Jared Bednar left speechless after 9-goal onslaught in Game 1 vs. Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche drop 9 goals on Wild in insane Game 1 win

The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild played a chaotic Game 1 of their second-round series on Sunday night. The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are officially on to round two after the Montreal Canadiens advanced earlier on Sunday. Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche rang in the official beginning of the second round with an offensive onslaught […] The post Avalanche drop 9 goals on Wild in insane Game 1 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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. With an assist in the first period and a goal in […] The post Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes franchise history with game-tying goal vs Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche, Wild combine for bonkers 2026 playoff feat in chaotic Game 1

The Minnesota Wild and the Colorado Avalanche are lighting up the fireworks right out of the gate of their second-round series in the 2026 edition of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Avalanche look as though they were going to run away with an easy win when they scored the first three goals of the […] The post Avalanche, Wild combine for bonkers 2026 playoff feat in chaotic Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche D Cale Makar heads to locker room after huge Marcus Foligno hit

The Colorado Avalanche are hosting the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Heavy favorites, Colorado has stormed out to a 3-1 lead over Minnesota. The Avalanche did all that without Cale Makar, who went to the locker room early after taking this hit from Wild forward Marcus […] The post Avalanche D Cale Makar heads to locker room after huge Marcus Foligno hit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek injury update leaves even steeper climb vs. Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild snapped a lengthy playoff streak with a Game 6 victory over the Dallas Stars in the first round, closing out the series and advancing to the second round for the first time since 2015. The Wild and Stars were two of the best teams in the entire NHL this season, so Minnesota […] The post Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek injury update leaves even steeper climb vs. Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NHL releases TV schedule for second round of Stanley Cup Playoffs

The NHL revealed the start times and television networks for second-round games in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday night. One Eastern Conference series matchup will be determined on Sunday when the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning play Game 7 of their first-round series. The winner of that series will face the Buffalo…

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Minnesota Wild Receive Positive Quinn Hughes Contract Update

The Minnesota Wild have enjoyed a successful season to this point as they once again qualified for the postseason with a strong regular season run. They finished with a 46-24-12 record, which gave them 104 points in the standings.What has been the Wild’s undoing in recent seasons has been the playoffs. Prior to this year, […] The post Minnesota Wild Receive Positive Quinn Hughes Contract Update appeared first on HEAVY.

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Kings’ Ken Holland defiantly stands by roster decisions after Avalanche sweep

The Los Angeles Kings are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. General manager Ken Holland watched his team put up a decent fight against the Colorado Avalanche. However, Nathan MacKinnon put them to the sword in Game 4, and Los Angeles ended its postseason run without a single win. After the sweep, Holland has […] The post Kings’ Ken Holland defiantly stands by roster decisions after Avalanche sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Local NHL viewership up big thanks to streaming gains, over-the-air shift

Local NHL broadcasts seemingly experienced similar growth to what was seen in the national numbers this regular season. According to a report by Austin Karp in Sports Business Journal, local regular-season NHL telecasts grew by 15% versus last year thanks to a big uptick in streaming viewership and the transition of some teams to an…

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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. Despite boasting one of the highest point totals in the entire NHL, the Wild were forced to play another top team, the Dallas Stars, without home-ice advantage. However, this […] The post Wild star Matt Boldy makes ambitions crystal clear after knocking out Stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes huge Avalanche claim after eliminating Stars

The Minnesota Wild are off to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. For the first time since 2015, the Wild have advanced in the postseason after eliminating the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Next up on the schedule for Quinn Hughes and his teammates is Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche. Hughes is […] The post Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes huge Avalanche claim after eliminating Stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild’s Vladimir Tarasenko hits huge NHL milestone in Game 6 vs. Stars

The Minnesota Wild closed out the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of their tightly-contested first-round series on Thursday night with a dramatic 4-2 victory. Both teams are star-studded and finished with two of the highest point totals in the league this season, and that star power was on full display on Thursday. After the Stars […] The post Wild’s Vladimir Tarasenko hits huge NHL milestone in Game 6 vs. Stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild’s Quinn Hughes scores twice to eliminate Stars in Game 6

The Minnesota Wild had the chance to eliminate the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. And it was an opportunity they did not take for granted. Quinn Hughes scored his first goal of these Stanley Cup Playoffs as Minnesota defeated Dallas in Game 6 to move on to the second round. Hughes went on to score […] The post Wild’s Quinn Hughes scores twice to eliminate Stars in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cam York’s first message after eliminating Penguins in Game 6

The Philadelphia Flyers have eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Defenseman Cam York was the hero, as he scored Game 6’s only goal in overtime. Penguins goalie Arturs Silovs nearly made the stop, but he couldn’t get over in time to stop the puck. CAM YORK IS THE HERO IN GAME […] The post Cam York’s first message after eliminating Penguins in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche’s simple response to Scott Wedgewood Vezina Trophy nominee snub

Scott Wedgewood had another great season in the Colorado Avalanche crease, recording a 2.02 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage. The problem for Wedgewood is that, despite taking control of the Avalanche’s crease for the postseason, he played only 45 games during the regular season, splitting time with MacKenzie Blackwood.  Wedgewood had some of […] The post Avalanche’s simple response to Scott Wedgewood Vezina Trophy nominee snub appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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