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Avalanche-Wild Game 2 picks up where Game 1 left off with two quick goals

The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild combined for 15 goals in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup. It is far and away the highest-scoring game of the playoffs to this point. Just two days after Colorado’s 9-6 win, the two teams are back at it. Avalanche forward Martin Necas and Wild forward Kirill […] The post Avalanche-Wild Game 2 picks up where Game 1 left off with two quick goals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild making critical lineup change for Game 2 vs. Avalanche

For the first time in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Filip Gustavsson is going to be between the pipes for the Minnesota Wild. Rookie Jesper Wallstedt was excellent for the team in their thrilling first-round series win over the Dallas Stars, but the high-flying Colorado Avalanche hung eight goals on him in a 9-6 final […] The post Wild making critical lineup change for Game 2 vs. Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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. As the two teams prepare for Game 2, Wild forward Vladimir Tarasenko is speaking […] The post Vladimir Tarasenko reveals how Wild need to be better in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon speaks up on stylistic shift from Kings to Wild

It was nothing short of a wild beginning to the Western Conference Semifinal between the Colorado Avalanche and the Minnesota Wild on Sunday evening from Ball Arena in Denver. The Avalanche took leads of 3-0 and 4-3 before the Wild went out in front 5-4 thanks to a shorthanded goal, only to have the Avalanche […] The post Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon speaks up on stylistic shift from Kings to Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stars’ Mikko Rantanen shuts down injury excuse after early playoff exit

The Dallas Stars were hoping for another deep Stanley Cup Playoff run after marching to back-to-back-to-back Western Conference Finals over the last three years. But it wasn’t to be, as they were defeated in six games by the Minnesota Wild in 2025-26. Despite finishing with 50 wins in the regular-season — good enough for third […] The post Stars’ Mikko Rantanen shuts down injury excuse after early playoff exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild HC John Hynes explains leaving Jesper Wallstedt in Game 1 loss to Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild’s 9-6 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Sunday was not only painful to watch but also difficult to fully process. As the goals kept coming, confusion and frustration grew over head coach John Hynes’ decision to keep rookie Jesper Wallstedt in goal throughout the […] The post Wild HC John Hynes explains leaving Jesper Wallstedt in Game 1 loss to Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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2 early Stars trade candidates after 1st-round loss to Wild

The 2025-26 NHL season was a strong one for the Dallas Stars. They once again eclipsed the 50-win mark and earned the second overall spot in the Central Division behind only the rival Colorado Avalanche and ahead of the Minnesota Wild. However, there were plenty of fans of both the Stars and Wild – as […] The post 2 early Stars trade candidates after 1st-round loss to Wild 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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