5 Stats and Records From Avalanche’s High-Scoring Game 1 Victory

TL;DR

The Colorado Avalanche achieved a historic 9-6 victory over the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, setting multiple records including most goals in a playoff game for the franchise and the highest combined score in playoff history.

Key points

Avalanche scored nine goals, a franchise playoff record.
Total of 15 goals scored, highest combined in playoff history.
Seven players had multiple points, led by Devon Toews with four.
Avalanche first team to lead by three, trail, and win by three or more.
Four defensemen scored, marking a franchise first.

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May 3, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Nick Blankenburg (37) scores against the Minnesota Wild during the second period in game one of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images There were far too many records to keep up with from the Avalanche’s 9-6 victory over the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 on Sunday. Here are five that stuck out most.

Most Goals By Avalanche In a Playoff Game

The nine goals the Avalanche scored was a first in their franchise’s playoff history. The Avs had eight against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the 2022 Western Conference Final. Nathan MacKinnon’s empty netter put them past that mark.

Most Goals By Both Teams Combined

Going back to that Oilers game, the Avalanche won 8-6, which was a total of 14 goals between the two clubs. Again, MacKinnon’s empty-netter was the difference against the Wild. It put them past that game, as a total of 15 goals were scored in this game.

Players With Multiple Points

For just the second time in franchise history, and the first time since the second round in 2002, the Avalanche had seven players record multiple points. led the way with four, followed by three from MacKinnon, , and . They also got two from , , and .

Q&A

What records did the Avalanche set in their Game 1 victory over the Wild?

The Avalanche set records for most goals in a playoff game for the franchise, most combined goals by both teams, and became the first team in NHL history to lead by three, trail, and then win by three or more goals.

How many players scored multiple points for the Avalanche in Game 1?

Seven players recorded multiple points for the Avalanche, with Devon Toews leading with four points.

Which Avalanche defensemen scored in the Game 1 victory?

Four Avalanche defensemen scored in the game: Cale Makar, Devon Toews, Nick Blankenburg, and Sam Malinski.